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African Diaspora Studies - Black Hair History (Teens, LIVE Section)
Ms. Shiren
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Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(34)
This 8-week online class will introduce young people to a brief history of black hair and encourage an appreciation for its diversity of experience.
Class experience
This class will delve into black hair history covering different time periods and their significance to people of the African diaspora. Key themes related to black hair will be explored. Some of the concepts may already be grasped by some learners, but the class will provide an overview in a sociocultural context allowing learners to reflect on the overall experience of those with Afro hair throughout different historical and political eras. This class is non-gender specific and boys as...
Students will learn about trends in Black hairstyles historically and their links to social, political and economic trends happening around them.
Ms. Shiren has been teaching African Diaspora Studies for two years and was a guest speaker talking about Black Hair to a group of teens at an annual youth empowerment conference. This class is an adaptation of material taught in the African Diaspora Studies Ongoing Class, from the Year One curriculum.
Homework Offered
Assessments Offered
There will also be a final quiz to test for knowledge and retention. PLEASE NOTE: More formal assessment can be provided if advised before the start of class.Grades Offered
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Some lessons will make reference to colonization, the history of enslavement, and other forms of oppression related to the topic in question.
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Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(34)
I am a graduate of the University of Toronto Peace and Conflict Studies program (now Peace, Conflict and Justice), with a specialization in African Studies, and minors in Spanish and East Asian Studies. In addition to Spanish and Mandarin Chinese,...
Group Class
$15
weekly or $120 for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
45 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
3-12 learners per class
