James Baldwin and American Civil Rights
The movement for Civil Rights and Black Power in the US marked a decisive phase in the making of our contemporary world. This course uses the novels, short stories, and autobiographical reportage of James Baldwin as a framework for exploring the Civil Rights movement and Black Power, the relationship of race and sexuality, the "Americanness" of American literature, and Baldwin's own relationship with the Civil Rights movement as an openly homosexual man.
Prerequisites & course information
Additional Information: This course is offered as part of the Arts & Humanities-in-London study abroad program. Students must apply for this program through Education Abroad: More information at https://globalmaryland.umd.edu/offices/education-abroad/program/11854. Education Abroad processes registrations for this course on behalf of students.
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027