HIS 80XHistory of the Modern Civil Rights Movement
The civil rights movement of the 1950s and 1960s, also referred to as the Second Reconstruction, was one of the most consequential periods in United States history. This course examines the many facets of the movement, focusing on the strategies, grassroots campaigns, and the many rank-and-file women and men who fought for freedom, liberation, and justice. (Formerly Civil Rights Movement: Grassroots Change and American Society.) Note: This course satisfies the American History and Institutions requirement.
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When it runs
Winter 2027Open Winter 2027
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue Thu 3:20pm–4:55pm | TBA | Q. Cobbins-Modica | Open 0/35 |
Spring 2026Open Spring 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue Thu 3:20pm–4:55pm | Soc Sci 2 075 | Q. Cobbins-Modica | Open 58/60 |
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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