Black Studies (BLS) Courses
Some special topics courses listed below may have individual offerings that will apply to distribution requirements. See the Curriculum Outline section of this Bulletin for more information.
BLS-201 Introduction to Black Studies
This is the methods course for the field. Ideally
minors will take this course in
the fall or spring of their sophomore year. This
course will introduce students to
the history, methodology, and major problems in
Black Studies through an
interdisciplinary survey of literature, cultural
theories, and historical works. Meets the
Diversity Requirement for the PPE major.
Prerequisites: none
Credit: 1
BLS-270 Special Topics
The objective of this class is to develop the
student's ability to think
interdisciplinarily. Through the analysis of a
particular theme, topic, cultural
expression, or political movement, students will
gain a greater understanding of
Black Studies scholarship and methodology/ies.
Since the content of this course
varies from year to year, it may be repeated for
credit upon the instructor's
approval. Refer to the Course Descriptions
document on the Registrar's webpage for topics
and descriptions of current offerings.
Prerequisites: none
Credit: 1
BLS-280 Special Topics
The objective of this class is to develop the
student's ability to think
interdisciplinarily. Through the analysis of a
particular theme, topic, cultural
expression, or political movement, students will
gain a greater understanding of
Black Studies scholarship and methodology/ies.
Since the content of this course
varies from year to year, it may be repeated for
credit upon the instructor's
approval. Refer to the Course Descriptions
document on the Registrar's webpage for topics
and descriptions of current offerings.
Prerequisites: none
Credits: 0.5-1
BLS-300 Special Topics in Black Studies
Since the content of this course varies from
semester to semester, it may be repeated for
credit upon the instructor's approval. Refer to
the Course Descriptions document on the
Registrar's webpage for topics and descriptions of
current offerings.
Prerequisites: none
Credits: 0.5-1
BLS-370 Independent Study in Black Studies
Individual research projects. The manner of study
will be determined by the
student in consultation with the instructor.
Students must receive written
approval of their project proposal from a faculty
member before registering for
the course.
Prerequisites: BLS-201
Credit: 1
BLS-387 Independent Study in Black Studies
This course will allow students to engage in
individual research projects. The
manner of study will be determined by the student
in consultation with the
instructor. Students must receive written
approval of their project proposal from
a faculty member before registering for the course
Prerequisites: BLS-201
Credit: 1
BLS-388 Independent Study in Black Studies
This course will allow students to engage in
individual research projects. The
manner of study will be determined by the student
in consultation with the
instructor. Students must receive written
approval of their project proposal from
a faculty member and the Chair of the Department
before registering for the course.
Prerequisites: BLS-201
Credit: 1
BLS-400 Independent Study
This course will allow students to engage in
individual research projects. The
manner of study will be determined by the student
in consultation with the
instructor. Students must receive written
approval of their project proposal from
a faculty member and the Chair of the Department
before registering for the course.
Prerequisites: none
Credits: 0.5-1
BLS-401 Capstone Seminar
Students will demonstrate facility with Black
Studies methods and familiarity
with Black Studies sources by preparing a
substantial and original work of
research and analysis and by giving a public
presentation of their work (which
might include a conference presentation).
Prerequisites: BLS-201
Credit: 1