African American Studies
Syllabus
African American Studies Course Outline – Fall 2020
Parents and Students,
The following is an approximate estimate of dates and topics that will be covered in this African-American Studies Course. Dates will change depending upon unannounced holidays, testing or other functions that require an absence from class. Keep this sheet so that you can note any changes that may occur in the future.
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Scope and Sequence: Timeframe |
Unit |
Instructional Topics |
|
2 -3 Weeks |
African Kingdoms and Atlantic Slave Trade |
Topic 1: Africa
Topic 2: Slave Trade
Topic 3: New World |
|
3 -4 Weeks |
Slavery in United States (1776-1865) |
Topic 1: Economics of Slavery
Topic 2: Slave and Black Culture
Topic 3: Resistance to Slavery
Topic 4: Politics of Slavery |
|
2 Weeks |
Civil War and Reconstruction |
Topic 1: Division
Topic 2: Civil War
Topic 3: Reconstruction |
|
3 Weeks |
Successes and Struggles in a Post-Slavery Society |
Topic 1: Imperialism and Africa
Topic 2: Politics of Segregation
Topic 3: Views on African-American Rights
Topic 4: Demographic Trends
Topic 5: Black Culture |
|
4 Weeks |
Fighting for Civil Rights (WWII- 1975) |
Topic 1: WWII
Topic 2: Civil Rights |
|
1-2 Weeks |
Contemporary Issues in Black America and Africa |
Topic 1: Modern Black Politics
Topic 2: Culture and Expression |
Materials
African-American Studies Materials
| Students will need the following 7 Items: |
| 1. 3’inch Binder (1) |
| 2. Dividers (10) |
| 3. Composition Book for Journaling (1) |
| 4. Paper (1 pack- totaling at least 100 sheets) |
| 5. Pencils (12 count) |
| 6. Pens (12 count) for note taking. |
| 7. Color Pencils |
Grading
Grades
- Direct Instruction
- Assignments/Practices
- Labs
- Journals
- Online Content
- Essays
- Projects
- Quizzes
- Test
| Category | African-American Studies |
| Daily | 20% |
| Tests/Projects | 50% |
| Work Ethic Grade | 10% |
| Final | 20% |
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