HIS 121AAfrican American History to 1877
Surveys the history and freedom struggle of African Americans from early beginnings in indigenous Africa to the end of Reconstruction. Topics include the North American colonization project, the transatlantic and domestic slave trade, seasoning, slavery and abolitionism, women’s resistance, the Civil War, and post-emancipation. Note: This course satisfies the American History and Institutions requirement.
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When it runs
Fall 2026Open Fall 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue Thu 9:50am–11:25am | J Baskin Engr 372 | Q. Cobbins-Modica | Open 31/35 |
Winter 2026Open Winter 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue Thu 9:50am–11:25am | Soc Sci 2 075 | Q. Cobbins-Modica | Open 23/60 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quin'Nita Cobbins-Modica | 2.8 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 60% | 4 |
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