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AFAM 12A
African American History to 1865

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Course Description

This course examines the history of Black/African Americans from their kidnapping from Africa to their enslavement in the Americas until the end of the institution of slavery after the Civil War, including their struggle and resistance to racial oppression. The major events in the development of the United States by emphasizing the role of people of African descent in the political, social and economic life of the United States will be analyzed.

Student Learning Outcomes

• Summarize the influence of West African culture on the lives of Black/African Americans.
• Identify the experience of the Middle Passage for kidnapped Africans.
• Analyze the role the institution of slavery played in shaping the history of the United States.
• Recognize significant events leading to the Civil War and end of slavery in 1865.
• Demonstrate an awareness of some of the conditions kidnapped and enslaved Africans experienced within the institution of slavery.

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Course Details

Units

4 Units

Hours

• Weekly Lecture Hours: 4
• Weekly Lab Hours: 0

Gen Ed

General Education Class

Program Status

Program Applicable

Credit

Credit - Degree Applicable

Transferability

Transferable to both UC and CSU

Grading Method

Letter Grading

Also Listed As

HIST 18A

Formerly Statement

AFAM 12A was formerly ICS 18A

Requisite and Advisory

Advisory(ies)

EWRT 1A or EWRT 1AH or ESL 5

Prerequisite(s)

Corequisite(s)

Limitations on Enrollment and Entrance Skills

Limitation(s) on Enrollment

Not open to students with credit in the cross-listed courses Also listed as HIST 18A.