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Course Descriptions — African American Studies (AASP)

AASP 201 Introduction to African American Studies (3)

(Fulfills the general education requirement in behavioral and social sciences.) An interdisciplinary study of significant aspects of African American history and culture, emphasizing the development of African American communities from the Middle Passage to the present. Topics include definitions of African American identity, influences and achievements within American culture, and issues confronting African Americans. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: AASP 100 or AASP 201.