The Civil Rights Movement in America offered by Harvard University
- Private University
3 Campuses- Estd. 1636
The Civil Rights Movement in America at Harvard University Overview
The Civil Rights Movement in America
at Harvard University
This course re-examines well known and lesser-known elements of the Civil Rights Movement.
Total fee | ₹2,040 |
Mode of learning | Online |
Difficulty level | Intermediate |
Official Website | Go to Website  |
Course Level | UG Certificate |
The Civil Rights Movement in America at Harvard University Highlights
The Civil Rights Movement in America
at Harvard University
- Earn a certificate after completion of the course
The Civil Rights Movement in America at Harvard University Course details
The Civil Rights Movement in America
at Harvard University
More about this course
- Tens of thousands of African Americans led a decades-long struggle for liberation and equality during the twentieth century
- The Black freedom struggle, or the civil rights movement, encompassed a range of economic, social, and political demands that affected every person living in the United States
- This course re-examines parts of the movement that are well known, like Martin Luther King, Jr., or non-violent direct action, as well as lesser-known elements of the movement like sharecroppers in Alabama joining the Communist Party or the role of Black Power advocates in shaping modern America
- Together we study the art, literature, music, and history of the movement and how it transformed American society
- The course focuses on deepening our knowledge of the civil rights movement through in-depth discussions during class
- Each day students have a reading to complete
- In class, we read primary sources together and I offer short lectures to help contextualize each class's discussion topics
- There is always time for questions. Students do not need any previous study of African American history in order to take this course
The Civil Rights Movement in America at Harvard University Curriculum
The Civil Rights Movement in America
at Harvard University
Government
The Civil Rights Movement in America at Harvard University Faculty details
The Civil Rights Movement in America
at Harvard University
Andrew Joseph Pope
Other courses offered by Harvard University
4 years
A++ Shiksha Grade
View Other 623 Courses
Study in USAUniversities in USAUniversities in CambridgeHarvard UniversityThe Civil Rights Movement in AmericaThe Civil Rights Movement in America at Harvard University Popular & recent articles
The Civil Rights Movement in America
at Harvard University
View more articles
The Civil Rights Movement in America at Harvard University Contact Information
The Civil Rights Movement in America
at Harvard University
Address
1350 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138, USA
Cambridge ( Massachusetts)
Phone
Go to College Website ->