Concepts of Race within African American Plays

3 Units

This course provides an interdisciplinary study of race and African Americans within the context of African American plays. It will use the basic principles of African and African American history, urban studies, theater, sociology, economics and family life, etc. to identify aspects of race and racism. The course will provide an overview of race and racism in America through the lens of African American plays. The semester long course will analyze and discuss a conceptual understanding of how aspects of race serve as central themes within African American plays. The course will engage in various theories, discussions and debates about the African American experience and the relationship to race and racism displayed within the context of plays. Counts as a CAS Global & Cultural Diversity course. Prereq: Sophomore standing.