Professor: Campbell Course format: Lecture Number of respondents: 46 Total Enrollment: 67 Class Composition: Froshs: 26 Sophs: 21 Jrs: 6 Srs: 12 Concs: 12 Non-Concs: 26 Don't Know: 8

Instructor Average: 1.51 Course Average: 1.58

‘African American History from 1879 to Present’ is an overview of pertinent issues of the past 150 years ranging from migration, civil rights movements to contemporary welfare debate. There are no prerequisites to the course but students expressed that a basic knowledge of social American history would be helpful.

Students think that Professor Campbell’s lectures are well-paced and clear. They find that the handouts, which the professor distributes before lectures, are very helpful. Most of the pupils think that the lectures are interesting, and that the professor’s enthusiasm motivates them to engage in the class. Although some of the survey takers feel that Professor Campbell can be editorial at times, all feel that he is a fair and understanding professor who is eager to talk to students. However, the weekly discussion was not divided into different sections. Instead, all 69 students were in the same discussion group, which makes a genuine discussion difficult.

There is a six to eight page paper and a take home final. In addition, the reading load is approximately one book per week. Most survey takers found the books interesting, especially the one that is entitled ‘Class Notes’.

Prospective class members can expect to spend three to seven hours weekly reading the materials. Obviously it would take longer if one is a slow reader. A few students indicated that they will never be able to take a better African American history class after experiencing Professor Campbell’s course. Many agreed that this class is an important eye opener.

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