AFRA 651 - Becoming a Public Scholar Activist

Credit(s): 3

BECOMING A PUBLIC SCHOLAR
Component: Lecture
What does it mean to be a public-scholar activist in the 21st century? Analyzes the concepts, challenges and practices of public scholar-activists, with a focus on inspirational/motivational content. Begin with the connection between the humanities and its connection to black communities and wider society, the lives of public scholar/spiritual activists, and theories about public scholarship. Students will form and reflect on their own identities of public scholars.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring