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Description:
An exploration and close examination of varied forms of literature related to, and inspired by, the Black Panther Party for Self Defense, founded in 1966 in Oakland, California, by Elbert Howard, Huey P. Newton, and Bobby Seale. Exploration and examination will span the organization’s inception to present-day, including mission statement, biographies, novels, interviews, documentaries, government and court documents relative to allegations of criminal violations, as well as Constitutional references, and online dialogue. Exploration and examination also includes subsequent resulting literature related to past and current social concerns, such as racial discourse, Black Lives Matter, 1st and 2nd Amendment rights, as well as film productions and documentaries, and evaluation of the Black Panther Party's continuing and present-day impact on society and popular culture.
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Prerequisite:
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Corequisite:
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Advisory:
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Repeatability:
Not Repeatable.
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Hours:
4 hours lecture per week. 48 hours total per quarter.
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Foothill GE Area:English
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Transferability:
Both
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Transfer GE:
Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
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Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
If you plan to enroll for the first time in an English course above ENGL 209, you must first complete an English placement test. Students whose primary language is not English should first take an ESLL placement test and complete required ESLL classes before enrolling in English Department classes. Refer to the front of the schedule for placement testing information or call (650) 949-7230.
