<p>Lecture, four hours. Discussion and exploration of challenges facing black students at predominantly white institutions (PWIs), ways in which Proposition 209 has affected black student community, spaces on and off campus that empower students, and issues of access and equity in higher education. Critical discussions about student experiences/concerns/challenges at UCLA, addressing specific strategies for success, and notions of empowerment that provide context for students from underrepresented backgrounds at predominantly white universities. Letter grading.</p>

African American Studies

Combining rigorous, inclusive pedagogy with opportunities for co-curricular activities—including research, internships, and community engagement—the College provides students with diverse learning experiences that helps them thrive, become critical thinkers, and transform society.

College of Letters and Science

The department studies the histories, cultures, politics, and intellectual traditions of the African Diaspora with a focus on the continued importance of social justice.

General Catalog

African Americans in Higher Education

AFAMER177

4 units