African-American+Studies+Page

=Welcome to the African-American Studies Page.=

"There is in this world no such force as the force of a person determined to rise."


W.E.B. Du Bois (1868-1963)

=Class Schedule:= Period 3: Room 230

=Course Description:= This will be an //interesting// and //challenging// course in African-American life. We first will work on skills on talking about race and using our views & experiences to shape the discussions we will have during the semester. Then we will start our adventure in Africa and explore its geography, history and culture. Afterwards, we will then move to the United States and look at African-American life from the 1700's to today. Through our explorations, you will further develop your study and thinking skills, and will continue to take charge of your learning. Moreover, you actively will be engaged with your learning process through such activities as group discussions/debates, projects, and presentations.

As your teacher, my overriding objective is to make this an interesting and fun class that challenges you to think in new ways, which encourages a love of learning, a better knowledge of African-American challenges and succes stories and to foster a classroom community of mutual respect. =Course Outline (tentative):= Unit 1 - Courageous Conversation Unit 2 - African Empires & Culture Unit 3 - Middle Passage & Life in Colonial America Unit 4 - Life up to the Civil War Unit 5 - Civil War to the 1920's Unit 6 - African-Americans and contributions in the Arts Unit 7 - The Civil Rights Movement Unit 8 - African-Americans Today

=Materials needed for the course:= =Grading:= During the semester together you will have three quizzes:
 * 1) Notebook
 * 2) Folder
 * 3) An username to answer Discussion Questions on this website (Check the Discussion tab)
 * 1) Quiz 1 will relate to Unit 2
 * 2) Quiz 2 will relate to Units 3 & 4
 * 3) Quiz 3 will relate to Units 6 & 7

In addition, the remainder of your grade will be based off of:
 * 1) In-Class & Out of Class Projects
 * 2) Responses to Discussion Questions
 * 3) Homework
 * 4) Journal Responses
 * 5) Class Participation - A BIG PART OF YOUR GRADE

=Remember:= I want you to have fun and to get something out of this class. We each have varying experiences that shape the way we view life, this class is a forum to release that input and debate in a constructive & productive manner.

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