Topics in African American Studies

Topics and pre-requisites vary. May be repeated for credit as topics vary. Topic for Spring 2025: Race, Gender, and Performance. How are race and gender performed and what do they do' This seminar introduces students to the role of performance in the construction of social identity and social change. Students study and experiment with various sites of performance while engaging with theories, debates, and concepts, such as performativity, embodiment, and archives/repertoires.