Introduction to Black Studies - Spring 2017
Explore a comprehensive video series from MIT's "Introduction to Black Studies" course, featuring lectures by Professor Michel Anne-Frederic DeGraff and a guest appearance by Professor Emeritus Noam Chomsky. Delve into topics such as neoliberalism, immigration, racism, polarized politics, populism, human rights, and voting rights. Gain insights from student presentations on language, resistance, and liberation, as well as their perspectives on the course. Discover the interdisciplinary approach used to frame cultural phenomena as technologies, leverage humanities to break walls and build bridges, and advance social justice. Learn about critical computational empowerment and how personal experiences are incorporated into the curriculum. Understand the importance of language issues in today's context and how course materials develop a deeper understanding of Black Studies.