LIBS 242 - The Political Economy of African Americans

3 Credit(s)
3 Lecture Hour(s)
0 Lab Hour(s)

This course is an analytical examination of how political and economic forces interact to influence African American wealth. The course examines traditional African American products (i.e. music as a commodity) possessing a user or a value and an objective of production (possessing an exchange-value). Current political and economic trends will be juxtaposed with historical expropriations and exploitations.

Prerequisite(s): LIBS 202.