Introduction to Black Studies Syllabus Fall 2007

Black Studies 10: Introduction to Black Studies

Professors Dipa Basu and Halford H. Fairchild

Pitzer College and the IDBS

Fall 2007

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(Syllabus is under construction - please check back frequently from September to December, 2007)

Office Hours:

Fairchild: M 1:30 - 2:30; TuTh 2:45 - 4:00 and by appointment

Basu: MW 10:30 - 11:30

Sheila Walker (for Majors & Minors in Black Studies): TuTh 2:30 - 4:30, IDBS Office (Lincoln Center, Pomona College)

Course Objectives: This course introduces classic and contemporary readings and media Black Studies. The course is reading and writing intensive and seeks to help develop the oratorical skills of students.

The course provides an Introduction to Black Studies through a temporal/historial approach (from the origin of the species through modern times), with special attention to the history, current challenges, and future prospects of Black Studies as a discipline. In addition, the course emphasizes an introduction to the various disciplinary approaches in Black Studies, including the humanities, social sciences and the arts.

Service learning (see "class project," below) is required: CCCSI Programs. Other Items See Oct 27 date.

Texts: Readings are available online, through the links in the syllabus

(*) indicates recommended readings. Students will select from these readings for a required oral presentation (mini-lecture on the nature of the reading).

Date	Readings/Assignments
9/10/07	The Nature of Black Studies Why Black History is Not Just for Blacks, by Halford Fairchild (LA Times, 2/5/1995) Fairchild, H.H., & Basu, D. (2000). How Africa Developed the World. Psych Discourse, 31(10), 12-13. Fairchild, H.H., & Basu, D. (2000). Continuing struggles in Black Studies. Psych Discourse, 31(9), 11. A Synopsis of the above three readings. (Powerpoint) Film: Sankofa by Haile Gerima

9/17/07	Black History is Human History. On the Origin of Species: Maugh, Thomas H. II (August 9, 2007). Skull, jaw fossils offer new insight into human lineage. Los Angeles Times. Recommended: Ancient Nubia (pay attention to map and photographs). Sanders, Edmund (September 5, 2007). In Nubia, fears of another Darfur. Los Angeles Times. Who Was George G.M. James? ben-Jochannan, Yosef A.A., "In Pursuit of George G. M. James' Study of African Origins in 'Western Civilization'"* (http://www.africawithin.com/jochannan/onggjamesggmjames.htm) James, George G.M. (1954, 1992). Stolen legacy: Greek philosophy is stolen Egyptian philosophy. Trenton, NJ: Africa World press (1992 edition). Contents and Introduction. Chapter 1: Greek philosophy is stolen Egyptian philosophy Clarke, John Henrik. (1981) Forward. Pp. xiii-xxi in Civilization or Barbarism: An Authentic Anthropology . Brooklyn , NY : Lawrence Hill Books. Diop, Cheikh Anta. (1981). Introduction. Pp. 1-7 in Civilization or Barbarism: An Authentic Anthropology . Brooklyn , NY : Lawrence Hill Books. Diop, Cheikh Anta. (1981). Prehistory: Race and history – Origin of humanity and racial differentiation. Chapter 1 (pp. 11-23) in Civilization or Barbarism: An Authentic Anthropology . Brooklyn , NY : Lawrence Hill Books. Diop, Cheikh Anta. (1981). Critical Review of the most recent theses on the origin of humanity. Chapter 2 (pp. 25-68) in Civilization or Barbarism: An Authentic Anthropology* . Brooklyn , NY : Lawrence Hill Books. Student Presenter: Hannah Albert: Her Powerpoint. Hine, Darlene Clark. (2001). Black Studies: An overview. Chapter 6 (pp. 50-57) in Nathaniel Norment, Jr. (Ed.), The African American Studies Reader* . Durham , NC : Carolina Academic Press. Student Presenter: Alex Binder. Her Powerpoint Slide show: Were the Ancient Egyptians "Black"? Film Clip: Journey of Man - uses genetic markers to trace the migration of humans from Southern Africa to the rest of the world. The film demonstrates that Black history is human history, and utilizes modern tools of genetics to trace human migration from Africa. Film Clip: On Ancient African Civilizations Suggested readings: Obenga, Theophile. (1995). Readings in Precolonial Central Africa: Texts & Documents. London: Karnak House. (Originally published in 1974 in French.) Today's Quiz

9/18/07	Special event: IDBS Speaker Series: Professor Adam Bradley, on Ralph Ellison. 1109 Lincoln Center (IDBS classroom). Open to Black Studies majors and minors.

9/20/07	Special event: IDBS Open House - 1st Floor Lincoln Center. 4:00 - 6:00 pm

9/24/07	The Conquest of Africa and Her People. Today's Quiz Today's Agenda Who Was W.E.B. DuBois? A biographical sketch by Gerald Hynes DuBois, W.E. Burghardt. (1946, 1947, 1965). The world and Africa: An inquiry into the part which Afirca has played in world history. NY: International Publishers. Title, Contents and Foreward. Chapter 1: The Collapse of Europe. Chapter 2: The White Masters of the World. Chapter 3: The Rape of Africa. Recommended: The Middle Passage: The enforced migration of Africans across the Atlantic by Paul Lovejoy (2005-2007). Student Presenter: Lee Chapman. Her Powerpoint. Rooks, Noliwe M. (2006). White Money/Black Power: The Ford Foundation and Black Studies. Chapter 1 (pp. 1-29) in White Money/Black Power: The Surprising History of African American Studies and the Crisis of Race in Higher Education . Boston , MA : Beacon Press. Student Presenter: Nadia Beckwith-Stanley: Her Powerpoint YouTube Message on the Jena 6 with lyrics by Gil Scott Heron Other Recommended Readings: Pakenham, Thomas. (1991). The scramble for Africa: White man's conquest of the dark continent from 1876 to 1912. NY: Avon Books. Film: The Middle Passage (Discovery Channel) Extra Credit Opportunity (50 points): In one page, who was Toussaint L'Ouverture? Submit on Thursday.

9/27/07	Lani Guinier, 7:30 p.m. (get there early) (Extra Credit Opportunity). Write a brief summary of the talk and your personal reactions for up to 100 points.

10/1/07	Enslavement (and other Black American Histories) Today's Quiz In the news: Jena 6 and White Supremacist backlash Jena6 Teen released on bail, LA Times 09/28/07 Archeology of Slavery: Wilford, John Noble (September 5, 2006). An Abolitionist Leads the Way in Unearthing of Slaves' Past. NY Times. They Came Before Columbus, A review by Femi Akomolafe, 19 January 1995. Foner, Philip. The international slave trade. in C. Conrad, et al. (eds). African Americans in the econmy. NY: Rowman & Littlefield. Douglass, F. (1852/1996). What to the slave is the fourth of July? (excerpt) Abu-Jamal, Mumia. (2001). What, to a prisoner, is the fourth of July? All Things Censored. NY: Seven Stories Press Rooks, Noliwe M. (2006). By Any Means Necessary: Student Protest and the Birth of Black Studies. Chapter 2 (pp. 31-59) in White Money/Black Power: The Surprising History of African American Studies and the Crisis of Race in Higher Education* . Boston , MA : Beacon Press. Student Presenter: Maggie Pettit - Her powerpoint Rooks, Noliwe M. (2006). Nation Building in the Belly of the Beast. Chapter 3 (pp. 61-92) in White Money/Black Power: The Surprising History of African American Studies and the Crisis of Race in Higher Education* . Boston , MA : Beacon Press. Student Presenter: Lacey Berrien Her Powerpoint Frausto, Christina. Guest Lecture on The Underground Railroad Film: Beloved Film Clips: Unchained Memories: Readings from the Slave Narratives

10/4/07	Special Event (for Extra Credit): Poetry Reading by Professor Claudia Rankine, 108 Crookshank, Pomona College. 4:15 p.m.

10/8/07	Liberation Struggles Today's Quiz: Study Guide The Quiz (to be uploaded after class) Rap Video of the Day: Nas "I Can" The Story of Sojourner Truth (performance by H. Fairchild) The Story of Nelson Mandela (Biography) Mandela, Nelson. ( 1991). Address by Nelson Mandela. Pp. 718-722 in C. Carson, D. J. Garrow, G. Gill, V. Harding & D.C. Hine (Eds). The eyes on the prize: Civil rights reader. NY: Penguin Books. A Biography of Ida B Wells by Lee D. Baker (1996) Southern Horrors: Lynch Law in All Its Phases, By Ida B. Wells-Barnett Steve Biko: The Winds of Liberation (1977). Rooks, Noliwe M. (2006). Black Studies in White and Black: The Ford Foundation Funds Black Studies. Chapter 4 (pp. 93-121) in White Money/Black Power: The Surprising History of African American Studies and the Crisis of Race in Higher Education . Boston , MA : Beacon Press. Student Presenter: Mariella Ntamatungiro: Her Powerpoint Crouchett, Lawrence. (2001). Early Black Studies movements. Chapter 18 (pp. 192-198) in Nathaniel Norment, Jr. (Ed.), The African American Studies Reader . Durham , NC : Carolina Academic Press. Student Presenter: Latoya Sanderson - Her powerpoint Bunzel, John H. (2001). Black Studies at San Francisco State . Chapter 19 (pp. 199-211) in Nathaniel Norment, Jr. (Ed.), The African American Studies Reader . Durham , NC : Carolina Academic Press. Student Presenter: Miriam Ayoo: Her powerpoint Audio Clips: Liberation music (Bob Marley, Hugh Masakela, and others) Film: American Blackout (featuring Cynthia McKinney)

10/11/07	Special Event: Sojourner Truth Lecture by Cynthia McKinney. Attendance Required. Pitzer College, Avery Auditorium, 7:15 p.m.

10/15/07	The Harlem Renaissance - Arts & Humanities - Today's Quiz Paul Robeson: A Biography. Another biography. Robeson: Why I am socialist http://archive.8m.net/robeson.htm A Biography of Marcus Garvey Marcus Garvey and the United Negro Improvement Association Marcus Garvey: Philosophy & Opinions (Read the Preface and Chapter 1; Chapters 2-5 are optional, choose what interests you.) Recommended: Carter G. Woodson, Miseducation of the Negro. Introduction. Student Presenter: Beverly Shieh - Her Powerpoint Chapter 1. Student Presenter: Isayas Theodros - His powerpoint Chapter 2. Student Presenter: Ben Eachus - His powerpoint Gordon, Vivian V. (2001). The coming of age of Black Studies. Chapter 20 (pp. 212-220) in Nathaniel Norment, Jr. (Ed.), The African American Studies Reader . Durham , NC : Carolina Academic Press. Student Presenter: Katie Van Over - Her Powerpont Langston Hughes, Zora Neale Hurston, etc. Film clips on Robeson and Garvey (see below) Discussion - The War in Iraq - Stimulus Article "No end in sight' in Iraq, retired US General says, LA Times, October 13, 2007 An Exemplary Paper on Cynthia McKinney by Michael Goldberg
	Links on Paul Robeson Paul Robeson - An Interview "Go Down Moses" (audio) Links on Marcus Garvey Marcus Garvey: The Lion of Liberation Marcus Garvey: Biography part 1 Marcus Garvey Biography, part 2 Marcus Garvey Biography, part 3 Marcus Garvey Biography, part 4 Marcus Garvey Biography, part 5 Marcus Garvey speech, July 1921 Marcus Garvey - You Tube Commendation
10/22/07	Fall Break Optional for Extra Credit: Police Brutality Rallies in Southern California. Link: The Palmdale 4 (thanks to Katie Van Over for supplying this link)

10/27/07	Los Angeles March and Rally to end the war. www.answerLA.org This event is available for extra credit or for your service-learning project.

10/29/07	The Civil Rights Era Quiz Study Guide The Quiz Harding, Vincent. (1991). Prologue: We the people: The long journey toward a more perfect union. Pp. 1-34 in C. Carson, D. J. Garrow, G. Gill, V. Harding & D.C. Hine (Eds). The eyes on the prize: Civil rights reader. NY: Penguin Books. Harding, Vincent. (1991). Interlude: We the people: The struggle continues. Pp. 228-243 in C. Carson, D. J. Garrow, G. Gill, V. Harding & D.C. Hine (Eds). The eyes on the prize: Civil rights reader. NY: Penguin Books. Harding, Vincent. (1991). Introduction: Back to the movement (1979-mid-1980s). Chapter 14, pp. 656-662 in C. Carson, D. J. Garrow, G. Gill, V. Harding & D.C. Hine (Eds). The eyes on the prize: Civil rights reader. NY: Penguin Books. Rooks, Noliwe M. (2006). The Legacy in the Present. Chapter 5 (pp. 123-153) in White Money/Black Power: The Surprising History of African American Studies and the Crisis of Race in Higher Education* . Boston , MA : Beacon Press. Student Presenter: Rechelle Naylor - Powerpoint Rooks, Noliwe M. (2006). Everything and Nothing at All: Race, Black Studies, and Higher Education Today. Chapter 6 (pp. 155-177) in White Money/Black Power: The Surprising History of African American Studies and the Crisis of Race in Higher Education . Boston , MA : Beacon Press. Student Presenter: Mike Goldberg - Powerpoint Young, Carlene. (2001). The struggle and dream of Black Studies. Chapter 21 (pp. 221-228) in Nathaniel Norment, Jr. (Ed.), The African American Studies Reader* . Durham , NC : Carolina Academic Press. Student Presenter: Seychelle deVries - Powerpoint Film Clips: Vila Liuzzo, Thurgood Marshall, Martin Luther King, Jr. Muhammad Ali: I am the greatest (YouTube) FilmClips: What we want, what we believe: The Black Panthery Party Library.
10/30	Extra Credit Opportunity: A talk at CSU Pmoona
11/5/07	Black Psychology; Black Politics - Today's Quiz Fairchild, H.H. (2000). African American psychology. Pp. 92-99 in A.E. Kazdin (Ed.), Encyclopiedia of psychology. NY: Oxford University Press and the American Psychological Association. Morain, Dan. (2007). Obama: a fresh face or an old-school tactician? Los Angeles Times, September 8, 2007 Wallsten, Peter. Black leaders still sizing up Obama. Los Angeles Times, January 19, 2007. Fairchild, H.H. (1994). Frantz Fanon's Wretched of the Earth in contemporary perspective. The Journal of Black Studies, 25(2), 191-199. Drake, St. Clair. (2001). Black studies and global perspectives: An essay. Chapter 43 (pp. 497-508) in Nathaniel Norment, Jr. (Ed.), The African American Studies Reader . Durham , NC : Carolina Academic Press. Bailey, Ronald. (2001). Black Studies in historical perspective. Chapter 22 (pp. 229-238) in Nathaniel Norment, Jr. (Ed.), The African American Studies Reader* . Durham , NC : Carolina Academic Press. Student Presenter: Latoya Sanderson - Her powerpoint Hine, Darlene Clark. (2001). The Black Studies movement: Afrocentric-traditionalist-feminist paradigms for the next stage. Chapter 23 (pp. 239-247) in Nathaniel Norment, Jr. (Ed.), The African American Studies Reader* . Durham , NC : Carolina Academic Press. Student Presenter: Alicia Chambers - Her powerpoint Guest Speaker: Sheila Walker, 4:30 p.m. Film: Black History: Lost, Stolen or Strayed, by Bill Cosby Film: A Girl Like Me by Keri Davis (on YouTube)

11/8/07	Special Event for Extra Credit: Nicole Aljoe, Univ. of Utah, "Remapping the slave narrative: Testimonies of slave life from the Anglophone Carribbean" (Tentative location: 1125 Lincoln Center) 4:15 p.m.

11/12/07	Black Sociology/Religion Study Guide for Today's Quiz - A Powerpoint of the Study Guide Today's Quiz Hall , Stuart . (2004). What is this “Black” in Black popular culture? Chapter 18 (pp. 255-264) in Jacqueline Bobo, Cynthia Hudley & Claudine Michel (Eds.), The Black Studies Reader . NY: Routledge. Cannon, Katie Geneva. (2004). Slave ideology and Biblical interpretation. Chapter 29 (pp. 413-420) in Jacqueline Bobo, Cynthia Hudley & Claudine Michel (Eds.), The Black Studies Reader . NY: Routledge. Grant, Jacquelyn. (2004). Black theology and the Black woman. Chapter 30 (pp. 421-434) in Jacqueline Bobo, Cynthia Hudley & Claudine Michel (Eds.), The Black Studies Reader . NY: Routledge. Michel, Claudine. (2004). Teaching Haitian Vodou. Chapter 31 (pp. 435-444) in Jacqueline Bobo, Cynthia Hudley & Claudine Michel (Eds.), The Black Studies Reader* . NY: Routledge. Student Presenter: Star Godfree-Canada - Her powerpoint Turner, Richard Brent. (2004). Islam in the African-American experience. Chapter 32 (pp. 445-471) in Jacqueline Bobo, Cynthia Hudley & Claudine Michel (Eds.), The Black Studies Reader* . NY: Routledge. (Recommended reading). Student Presenter: Hannah Alberts - Her powerpoint

11/13/07	Special Event for Black Studies majors and minors: Eric Hurley (Professor of Psychology and Black Studies, Pomona College). IDBS In-house speaker series. IDBS Classroom, Lincoln Center. Noon - 1:00

11/19/07	Black Womanism/Feminism - Today's Quiz Henry, Charles P., & Foster , Frances Smith. (2001). Black women's studies: Threat or challenge? Chapter 12 (pp. 128-136) in Nathaniel Norment, Jr. (Ed.), The African American Studies Reader . Durham , NC : Carolina Academic Press. Guy-Sheftall, Beverly . (2001). Black women's studies: The interface of women's studies and Black studies. Chapter 13 (pp. 137-143) in Nathaniel Norment, Jr. (Ed.), The African American Studies Reader . Durham , NC : Carolina Academic Press. Hull , Gloria T., & Smith, Barbara. (2001). The politics of Black women's studies. Chapter 14 (pp. 144-156) in Nathaniel Norment, Jr. (Ed.), The African American Studies Reader . Durham , NC : Carolina Academic Press. Aldridge, Delores P. (2001). Womanist issues in Black Studies: Toward integrating Africana womanism into Africana studies. Chapter 15 (pp. 157-166) in Nathaniel Norment, Jr. (Ed.), The African American Studies Reader . Durham , NC : Carolina Academic Press. Collins, Patricia Hill. (2001). The social construction of Black feminist thought. Chapter 16 (pp. 167-182) in Nathaniel Norment, Jr. (Ed.), The African American Studies Reader . Durham , NC : Carolina Academic Press. Bonus Article: Myth of Cannibalism Christian, Barbara. (2001). But who do you really belong to—Black studies or women's studies? Chapter 17 (pp. 183-186) in Nathaniel Norment, Jr. (Ed.), The African American Studies Reader* . Durham , NC : Carolina Academic Press. Student Presenter: Jasleen Khanuja - Her Powerpoint Davis, Angela Y. (2004). Black women and the academy. Chapter 8 (pp. 91-99) in Jacqueline Bobo, Cynthia Hudley & Claudine Michel (Eds.), The Black Studies Reader* . NY: Routledge. Student Presenter: Sammie Sias - Her Powerpoint Drake, St. Clair. (2001). What happened to Black Studies? Chapter 25 (pp. 265-276) in Nathaniel Norment, Jr. (Ed.), The African American Studies Reader* . Durham , NC : Carolina Academic Press. Student Presenter: Lindsay Pietruszewski - Her Powerpoint

11/26/07	Health, Economics, Sexuality, Philosophy - Today's Quiz Fairchild's Powerpoint on the Readings Some Numbers and Statistics Shapiro, Thomas, & Kenty-Drane, Jessica. (2005). The racial wealth gap. In C. Conrad et al., (Eds), African Americans in the economy. NY: Rowman & Littlefield. Karenga, Maulana. (2001). Black Studies and the Problematic of Paradigm: The philosophical Dimension. Chapter 26 (pp. 282-294) in Nathaniel Norment, Jr. (Ed.), The African American Studies Reader . Durham , NC : Carolina Academic Press. Asante , Molefi Kete. (2001). Black Studies: The future of the discipline. Chapter 31 (pp. 337-348) in Nathaniel Norment, Jr. (Ed.), The African American Studies Reader . Durham , NC : Carolina Academic Press. Myers, Linda James. (2001). Optimal theory and the philosophical and academic origins of Black Studies. Chapter 27 (pp.295-302) in Nathaniel Norment, Jr. (Ed.), The African American Studies Reader . Durham , NC : Carolina Academic Press. Daniel, Philip T.K. (2001). Theory building in Black Studies. Chapter 33 (pp. 372-379) in Nathaniel Norment, Jr. (Ed.), The African American Studies Reader* . Durham , NC : Carolina Academic Press. Student Presenter: Michael Lopez - His powerpoint Alkalimat, Abdul. (2001). Toward a paradigm of unity in Black Studies. Chapter 34 (pp. 391-407) in Nathaniel Norment, Jr. (Ed.), The African American Studies Reader* . Durham , NC : Carolina Academic Press. Student Presenter: Alexandra McClure - Her powerpoint Allen, Robert L. (2001). Politics of the attack on Black Studies. Chapter 42 (pp. 491-496) in Nathaniel Norment, Jr. (Ed.), The African American Studies Reader* . Durham , NC : Carolina Academic Press. Student Presenter: Mikaela Rodriguez - Her powerpoint Colon, Alan, K. (2001). Critical issues in Black Studies: A selective analysis. Chapter 45 (pp. 520-527) in Nathaniel Norment, Jr. (Ed.), The African American Studies Reader* . Durham , NC : Carolina Academic Press. Student Presenter: Jeweliene Wenneker - Her powerpoint Huggins, Nathan I. (2001). Afro-American Studies. Chapter 24 (pp. 248-264) in Nathaniel Norment, Jr. (Ed.), The African American Studies Reader* . Durham , NC : Carolina Academic Press. Student Presenter: Rebecca Morrison - Her powerpoint

12/3/07	Special Topics Today's Quiz will cover last week's class and only the Knight article, below. hooks is not available, and Hall is redundant to a couple of weeks ago. hooks, bell. (1997). Representing whiteness in the Black imagination. In Ruth Frankenberg (Ed.), Displacing whiteness. London: Duke University Press. Hall, Stuart. (2004). What is this “Black” in Black popular culture? Chapter 18 (pp. 255-264) in Jacqueline Bobo, Cynthia Hudley & Claudine Michel (Eds.), The Black Studies Reader . NY: Routledge. Knight, Frederick. (2004). Justifiable homicide, police brutality, or governmental repression? The 1962 Los Angeles police shooting of seven members of the Nation of Islam. Chapter 11 (pp. 139-152) in Jacqueline Bobo, Cynthia Hudley & Claudine Michel (Eds.), The Black Studies Reader . NY: Routledge. Walters, Ronald. (2001). Critical issues in Black Studies. Chapter 46 (pp. 528-537) in Nathaniel Norment, Jr. (Ed.), The African American Studies Reader* . Durham , NC : Carolina Academic Press. Student Presenter: Matt Moyer - His Powerpoint Ford, Nick Aaron. (2001). White colleges and the future of Black studies. Chapter 51 (pp. 565-584) in Nathaniel Norment, Jr. (Ed.), The African American Studies Reader* . Durham , NC : Carolina Academic Press. Student Presenter: Ariel Kuzon - Her powerpoint Hayes, Floyd W. III . (2001). Taking stock: African American studies at the edge of the 21 st Century. Chapter 52 (pp. 593-608) in Nathaniel Norment, Jr. (Ed.), The African American Studies Reader* . Durham , NC : Carolina Academic Press. Student Presenter: Bretton Bowne - Her Powerpoint Banks, James A. (2001). Teaching Black Studies for social change. Chapter 60 (pp. 672-690) in Nathaniel Norment, Jr. (Ed.), The African American Studies Reader* . Durham , NC : Carolina Academic Press. Student Presenter: Jay Perlman - His powerpoint Colon, Alan, K. (2001). Critical issues in Black Studies: A selective analysis. Chapter 45 (pp. 520-527) in Nathaniel Norment, Jr. (Ed.), The African American Studies Reader* . Durham , NC : Carolina Academic Press. Student Presenter: Jeweliene Wenneker - Her Powerpoint 5:00 pm. Guest Lecture: Pomona Psychology Professor Eric Hurley Final Paper is due: "What is Black Studies? Past, Present and Future" Papers should be 5-10 pages in length (see description, below). Please deliver TWO copies. How the paper is to be evaluated: Evaluation form. Professor Fairchild responded to this assignment. His paper is HERE.

12/4/07	Special Event for Black Studies majors and minors: Darryl Smith (Professor of Religious Studies, Pomona College). IDBS In-house speaker series. IDBS Classroom, Lincoln Center. noon - 1:00

12/10/07	Course Rap Up. Exemplary Final papers Lee Chapman - Three raps on YouTube Jasleen Khanuja ---- Beverly Shieh Alicia Chambers

Grading: (1) At the beginning of each class session, students will be quizzed on the week's readings. These quizzes may include multiple choice, fill-in, and/or short answers. Each quiz will be worth 100 points. These quizzes may include material from the previous week's class (discussion, guest lectures, films, etc.). (2) Students are required to provide one oral report on one of the recommended readings. These will be graded on a 100 point basis. (3) Students are required to attend the October 11, 2007 presentation by Cynthia McKinney (see above) and write a 1-3 page synopsis of her talk with an exploration of the student's reaction to the talk. (4) Students are required to submit a final paper that explores the question: "What is Black Studies: Past, Present and Future." This paper should incorporate as much of the course materials as reasonable (througth the paper's due date of December 3, 2007). The final paper is worth 500 points. Paper Evaluation Form. (5) Class (Service Learning) Project. Students will complete an individual project, the scope of which is to be announced. Ideas: CCCSI Programs. Other Items

Note, items 4 or 5 are either/or. If students do a service learning project, their experiences should be written up in a way that ties in relevant course material.

Attendance and class participation are worth an additional 500 points. Grading: A grades are 90% and above; B grades are 80% and above, etc.

Quizzes: 1100 points possible

Oral Presentation: 200 points possible

Sojourner Truth Speaker Writeup: 200 points possible

Final Paper: 500 points possible OR Project: 500 points possible

Course requirements and point totals are subject to change.