Black Geographies
Explore the relationship between Blackness and the production of space and place. Examine the tensions and possibilities that emerge when Black people are rendered un-geographic as a fundamental component of racial capitalism while they are simultaneously creating spaces of freedom under constant threats to Black life. Only one of the following may be counted: African and African Diaspora Studies 352Q, 370 (Topic: Black Geographies), American Studies 371D, Anthropology 323O, Geography 328F. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Prerequisites & course information
Explore the relationship between Blackness and the production of space and place. Examine the tensions and possibilities that emerge when Black people are rendered un-geographic as a fundamental component of racial capitalism while they are simultaneously creating spaces of freedom under constant threats to Black life. Only one of the following may be counted: African and African Diaspora Studies 352Q, 370 (Topic: Black Geographies), American Studies 371D, Anthropology 323O, Geography 328F. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027