HIST 3538 examines the diverse and distinct experiences of Black women in Canada from the 17th century to the 21st century. It will emphasize the history and the intersectionality of race, gender, and class in Canadian society. It will examine concepts of transnationalism, migration, and diaspora in Canada, the themes of family, work, sexuality, and Black women's activism at the local, national, and international levels.
HIST 3538 will provide explicit instruction in critical analytical skills including interpreting primary texts and scholarly arguments. Student communication, both oral and written, will be evaluated. The readings offered for this course offer students a solid factual background. Lectures will offer students detailed context to wide-ranging content on significant historical events, individuals, and places related to Black women's history in Canada.
Course Credit Exclusion: AP/GWST 3534 3.00