African American Studies - AAST

AAST 405 Urban Ethnography 3 OR 4 hours. The study of processes and meanings in African American communities in urban areas, interviews, participant observation, focus groups. Same as SOC 406. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite(s): AAST 100; and junior standing or above.
AAST 406 Politics of Race, Gender and Class 3 OR 4 hours. Formation of social status categories, individual and collective identity construction, the mechanisms of group-based marginalization and stigmatization; relationship between social status categories. Same as GWS 406. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite(s): AAST 100 or GWS 102 or GWS 101; or graduate or professional standing; or consent of the instructor.
AAST 407 Seminar in Comparative Racialization 3 OR 4 hours. Provides an interdisciplinary and comparative approach to the making and remaking of "race" and the resultant racialized experiences of different groups in the U.S. and globally. Same as SOC 407. Prerequisite(s): AAST 247 or AAST 248 or AAST 340 or SOC 225; and senior standing or above; or consent of the instructor.
AAST 410 Seminar in Black Child Development 3 OR 4 hours. Race, class and cultural theories of black child development. Examination of socialization process and developmental outcomes, with particular attention to social attitudes and behaviors. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite(s): AAST 201 or PSCH 100 or consent of instructor. 
AAST 431 The History and Politics of Africa on Film 3 OR 4 hours. Key moments and issues in African history through the eyes of African film and documentary makers. Same as MOVI 431. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or above.
AAST 441 Topics in African History 3 OR 4 hours. Specific topics are announced each term. Same as HIST 441. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. May be repeated. Prerequisite(s): 3 hours of African history, African American studies, or consent of the instructor.
AAST 445 History of Islam in the African World 3 OR 4 hours. A comprehensive study of the history of Islam and its role among the people of African descent in sub-Saharan Africa and the United States. Same as HIST 445. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor. 
AAST 481 Topics in African and African American History 3 OR 4 hours. African and/or African American history for students with significant background in the field. Topics vary. Same as HIST 485. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. May be repeated if topics vary. Students may register in more than one section per term. Prerequisite(s): AAST 247 or AAST 248  or HIST 104 or HIST 247 or HIST 248 or consent of the instructor.
AAST 490 Topics in African American Literature 3 OR 4 hours. African American literature and culture for students with significant background in the field. Topics vary. Same as ENGL 473. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. May be repeated. Students may register in more than one section per term. Prerequisite(s): AAST 357 or AAST 360 or ENGL 357; and senior standing or above; or consent of the instructor.
AAST 492 Topics in Social Science Research 3 OR 4 hours. Inclusive examination of a selected specialized topic based on instructor's field. Topics are drawn from research in political science, psychology, sociology, and history. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. May be repeated if topics vary. Students may register in more than one section per term.  Prerequisite(s): AASt 100 or consent of the instructor. 
AAST 496 Topics in Race, Ethnic and Minority History 3 OR 4 hours. Specific topics are announced each term. Same as HIST 496. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. May be repeated. Prerequisite(s): 3 hours of history or consent of the instructor.