Nov 14, 2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2007-08

AAS 250 - Foundations of African American Arts and Culture


Provides introductory examination of African American experience through concern with sociocultural approaches to modes of thought, cultural institutions, historical experiences, lifestyles, and artistic expression. As cultural history, designed to provide understanding of foundations, sources, and history of ideas of the African American experience. Considers influence of traditional African arts and culture on development of cultural traditions in the Americas, early African American arts and crafts, and development of the African American cultural tradition from slavery to present.
Prerequisites: SOPH OR JR OR SR

Credit Hours: 4General Education Code: 2H


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