The Africana West

This course is designed to introduce you to the Africana experience in the American West. We will cross the disciplines of American Studies, English, Black Studies, History, Women’s Studies, Native American Studies, Film Studies and Music using novels, Black Western films, spirituals, jazz, and hip hop music, primary historical documents and an overall survey text. In this class, you will learn about Black Indian narratives, Black cowboys and cowgirls, dramatic and comedic interpretations of the Black West and various interpretations of posses.