This course is designed to meet two broad objectives: 1) to provide a comprehensive introduction to the historical narrative of the city of Detroit and the American urban experience; and 2) to practice skills of critical analysis in research, writing and presentation. We will accomplish these objectives by researching primary documents and artifacts; reading personal narratives; viewing select documentaries and film clips; listening to guest speakers representing multiple cultural and racial viewpoints and visiting a site of historical significance.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Take one 3.0 credit, 200 level course from one of the following subjects: DAH (Art History), DEN (English), DAS (Academic Studies), DVC (Visual Culture).