EXCPE 1525 - Black Canadians: History, Presence, and Anti-Racist Futures
Course Description
This micro-course explores some of the major histories, migrations, artists and activists that have contributed to the presence and survival of Black people in Canada. The course tracks Canada’s evolving relationship to Blackness and Black people, while inviting learners to reflect upon the ways Canadian views of race and multiculturalism have influenced Black communities throughout the country. Learners will reflect, dream, and think alongside some of today’s most prominent Black intellectuals as we examine the history of Black presence in Canada, and imagine vibrant Black Canadian futures.
Who Should Take This Course?
The micro-course is open to all learners and intends to facilitate learning, reflection and actions of solidarity across a wide spectrum of racial, ethnic and educational differences.
Learning Objectives
By the end the course, students will be able to:
- 🗸 Recognize the scope of anti-Black violence and erasure in Canada's past and present.
- 🗸 Clarify the struggles for liberation undertaken by Black Canadians and celebrate their contributions to human rights and anti-racist practices.
- 🗸 Meaningfully heed Black-led calls in imagining anti-racist futures.
Notes
- 🗸This course is delivered in a fully asynchronous format. 100% of course content is delivered online, accessible through CE Canvas, the University of Alberta’s eLearning management tool.
- 🗸This beginning level course can be completed in 6 to 8 hours and includes four modules designed to be completed at your own pace.
- 🗸Each module comprises of video lectures, custom readings and multi-modal interactives, audio interviews, a downloadable reflection journal, and recommended further reading lists.