JAN 100 - African American Art and Cultural Expression

Modality: Remote
Level: Lower Division (100 Level): For First-Year Students ONLY
Course Times: 9:15am - 11:55am
Note: See the Jan Term website for meeting dates if not specified here.
Course Materials Fee: None

Instructor(s): King, Jeannine
Email: jmking@stmarys-ca.edu

Carrie Mae Weems. Bessie Smith. Spike Lee. Dance Theater of Harlem. Def Poetry Jam. Kendrick Lamar.

This course will provide an introduction to African-American cultural expression in music, drama, art, dance and film. We will explore these genres with attention to historical context and modern references to the past. Some of the issues explored will include: art as an expression of freedom and social justice, authenticity and “selling out,” trauma, redemption, beauty and joy.

This course will be fully remote.

Prerequisites & Notes
None

Credits: 3-CU