Image: Detail from X Clan To the East, Blackwards
NOTE THAT THIS IS THE UPDATE FOR THE DAY SECTION: IF YOU’RE IN THE NIGHT SECTION, SEE THE POST FOR YOUR CLASS
General Announcements:
Fall 2023 Courses: For those interested, I’ll be teaching African American History (AAS 245) on Wednesday nights–online. It’s writing intensive. I’ll also be teaching 2 sections of African American Literature (AAS 267)–which is writing intensive. There’ll be in-person sections on Monday night and Tuesday afternoon.
Course Announcements:
- DAY SECTION Final exam is WEDNESDAY May 17 from 1-3 PM in usual classroom–in person on campus only. Don’t miss it
- Our last class meeting is Monday 5/15
- Prof. Williams Zoom live chat hours: Monday 5/16 from 4-5 PM on Zoom here or on campus in Carman 291. Or call: +1 929 205 6099 then add meeting ID: 528 450 5381.
- Spring 2023 Course: For those interested, I’ll be teaching African American History (AAS 245) meeting Monday nights on campus.
Quick highlights from Week 15 (12/5)’s class:
DO THIS for Monday May 15
FINISH/REVIEW the previously assigned sections of chapter 10 (Psychology)
READ the following additional sections (approx. 5 additional pages):
- Dr. Wade Nobles (414)
- Dr. Amos Wilson (417)
This class will be a structured review/open Q&A for the final. My prepared presentation will cover the format of our exam itself and a general approach to essay exams. We’ll answer any open questions and collectively brainstorm some approaches. Please bring Maulana Karenga’s Introduction to Black Studies textbook with you also, since the second half of the class will be a review for the final exam.
Read my guide to final exams, “Zen and the Art of Finals” (PDF), which will help you begin to prepare for our final (and hopefully others as well). It summarizes much of what is usually in my prep sessions.
DAY SECTION Final Exam Info:
Wednesday May 17 from 1-3 PM in usual classroom–in person on campus only.
Format: 2 different essays on chapters from second half of semester only. More details forthcoming next week.
Scope: Will cover assigned sections from chapters 6 (Sociology), 7 (Politics), 10 (Psychology) only.
Remember the materials to help you review on this website:
- Scroll through the weekly Course Updates posts for a quick overview of the entire semester’s work (and reading questions)
- My own Lecture Notes
- Your returned quizzes