Professor: Henry Course format: Lecture	Number of respondents: 39 Total Enrollment: 73
Class Composition: Froshs: 11 Sophs: 22 Jrs: 20 Srs: 20 Concs: 9 Non-Concs: 23 Don't Know: 5

Instructor Average: 1.94 Course Average: 1.88

“An Introduction to Africana Studies” is a lecture-format course that gives a general outline of the modern history of African-Americans around the world and provides an introduction to the themes and issues of Africana studies. There are no prerequisites for the class.

The respondents generally agreed that Professor Henry’s lectures were clear, organized, and enthusiastic. Reviewers noted the fact that the professor clarified and emphasized key points in his lectures. The students particularly enjoyed Professor Henry’s personal stories and felt that he was very receptive to student questions. Respondents also noted that the comfortable tone of Professor Henry’s lectures lent itself well in stimulating good class discussions. In general, class members noted that the instructor was readily available during office hours to discuss course materials and the outside interests of students.

Reviewers for the course really enjoyed the readings provided. Student favorites drew from a broad range of selections. While some appreciated the views presented in “Black Power” and the overall readings in the course packet, others preferred the writings of Frederick Douglass, David Walker, Bell Hooks, and W.E.B. Du Bois in particular. The course grades were based on one take-home midterm and one final paper, both of which consisted of two six-page papers.

Students in the course generally spent three hours outside of class doing their homework and readings. This amount of time generally matched their expectations. Respondents strongly recommended this course to prospective students for its broad overview of African-American history and introduction to Africana Studies.

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