Estudios Afroamericanos AP (Autorizado por el Programa de Colocación Avanzada)

This class is based on college freshman-level two-semester African American Studies - which is requires us to consider African American experiences and influence in many disciplines. It is built on a foundation of history to ensure that learners become very familiar with the themes and timelines historians often use when thinking about experiences of Africans in America at different times and in different places. However, this is NOT an African American history course- learners with limited exposure to African American history should plan to self study history before taking this class or while taking this class as we will only have a brief overview of history. Our journey takes us to sociology, political sciences, economics, philosophy, literature, musicology, fine and performing arts, culinary studies, legal studies and other areas depending on class interest. 

This class is also prepares students for the College Board's Advance Placement African American Studies class. The goal is to develop critical thinking skills as listed in the "Learning Goals" section and to support learners who are studying for the AP African American Studies exam offered by College Board in Spring 2026. As is the case with all Advanced Placement exams, learners may study and then sit for exams as permitted by the schools providing the test; if taking an AP exam is a part of your plan, please reach out to the schools in your area EARLY to learn how self-studying learners can sit for official exams.  

We will complete the required AP Project in the class as required for the AP exam.

Learners will be invited to register for my 8 week exam prep class for $1, to help provide additional practice for the AP Exam. Dates and times will be discussed in January to ensure that scheduling works. 

>>This class requires extensive independent study. Learners will be expected to read, write, present, discuss and otherwise engage the material weekly. Our time is short and this subject matter is vast.  Only learners that are committed to serious study should enroll in this rigorous course.  This class may also be a good choice for fresh/soph level students who are well organized. This class has no official  prerequisite, but students who have studied African American history, US history, African Topics and other types of foundational topics are best positioned for success.   <<


Please visit the syllabus tab- also note that I also provide an AP AAS Exam Prep Class in the spring to provide additional test support. Students in this class will be invited to enroll for the nominal fee of $1.

Our classroom space is a knowledge community in which everyone's participation is key. We engage the material together, ask questions and seek answers, and figure out how to apply what we know to what we learn. Open cameras are a must as humans communicate verbally and non-verbally. 

In most classes, learners can expect a 75/25 ratio of teacher/learner talking. Learners will be invited to speak in class via questions- our class is a place to practice speaking and listening, so we generally do not use the chat function for conversations. 

Learners will be given weekly reading assignment from the REQUIRED class text- Introduction to African American Studies.

Weekly lectures are supported by slides, short videos, and excerpts from primary source documents. When available, resources are provided to learners via the Google Drive.  Learners who do not have access to Google Drive will be accommodated based on their available technology.
 
Class Projects are developed and completed by the class, based on learner interest, and completed in class.
Unit Assessments allow learners a choice of assignments to complete independently. Choices will generally include an essay, a presentation (with slides), an artistic expression, etc. Learners seeking a grade must complete all assessments.

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