African-American Studies
12 courses · College of Alameda · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026
AFRAM 1 Introduction to African American Studies
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU
Overview of the field of African American Studies: History, literature, the arts and material culture, as well as sociological, political, economic, public policy, and philosophical perspectives on the experience of people of African descent in the United States.
AFRAM 5 The African American Family in the United States
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
History related to the formation of the black family: From slavery to the current debates about the structure of black families. Examination of effects of larger demographic, political and social changes on African American families.
AFRAM 8 African American Politics
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Analysis and understanding of major trends and developments in the politics of African Americans: Emphasis on African American politicians within the two-party system
AFRAM 10 Sociology of African-Americans
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Sociological analysis of African-American society in the United States: Political, economic, religious and judicial systems as they affect African-Americans; emphasis on recent African-American socio-political movements.
AFRAM 11 Perceptions of the African American Male in America
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU
The African American male in the history of the United States: Roles in sports, economics, entertainment, military, politics and family structure.
AFRAM 14A Social Psychology of African American Male/Female Relationships
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture
Exploring the dynamics of African American male-female relationships: Self-actualization, handling conflict in relationships, building a foundation for healthy relationships.
AFRAM 18 African Heritage of Latin America
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Survey of the influence of African people throughout Latin America: Culture; music, language, religion and dance; examination of slavery, colonialism, resistance and independence movements in the region. Also offered as M/LAT 32. Not open to students who have completed or are currently enrolled in M/LAT 32.
AFRAM 23 Perceptions of African American Women
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU
Study and application of the historical role African American women have played in the development of the United States from its inception.
AFRAM 30 African American History: Africa to 1865
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Survey of the experience of African Americans from their origins to the end of the Civil War: Emphasis on political, social and cultural developments, and change.
AFRAM 31 African American History: 1865-1945
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Survey of the experience of African Americans in the United States from 1865 to 1945: Emphasis on Black Reconstruction, African- American nationalism, racism, and the impact of the Depression and World War II.
AFRAM 32 African American History: 1945 to Present
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Survey of the experience of African Americans in the United States from 1945 to the present: Emphasis on the Civil Rights movement and other contemporary issues.
AFRAM 49 Independent Study in African-American Studies
- Units
- .5-5
- Hours
- .5 - 5 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU
In-depth exploration of an area or problem of the student's choice not covered by regular catalog offerings in African-American Studies. Student must obtain approval from an appropriate faculty member. For more details, see the section on independent study in the college catalog.