AP African American Studies

History AP1112

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Course Description

AP African American Studies is a college level course that examines the history and culture of Africa and the African-American experience in an interdisciplinary format, including an analysis of the unique historical, cultural, and social developments from the Middle Passage to the present day. The course will address the literary and artistic contributions of African-Americans to American culture. Critical thinking, reading, writing, and oral presentation skills are emphasized. Students enrolled in the course will prepare for and be required to take the AP exam in May. This course counts for the 11th grade History requirement, or could be used as an Elective in 12th grade.

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