INSTRUCTIONS
Before you begin, review the discussion guidelines and sample discussion post located in the Course Overview section. Unless your instructor specifies otherwise, choose ONE of the following questions to answer, and then give a substantive response to at least TWO other students or the professor. Aim for around 300 words per initial discussion post. A substantive response is not just a one-liner post that agrees or compliments your peer. Instead, substantive posts ask relevant questions, offer new insights, and dig deeper into the topic in order to create an academic discussion. Aim for around 100 words in each response.
Note that academic weeks at UMGC begin on Wednesdays and end on Tuesdays. Initial discussion posts are due by Saturday at 11:30PM ET and at least two responses to fellow classmates are expected by the end of the week on Tuesday by 11:30PM ET.
Week 5
- What impact has racism had on the psychological development and wellbeing of African Americans? Be sure to highlight the impact of slavery and racial segregation.
- What was the Tuskegee Experiment? Why was it significant to understanding African Americans' views towards medicine and public health?
- How is food useful as a prism to exploring and understanding African American history and culture?
- Identify and compare two African American star athletes from the 20th century. What were their experiences dealing with issues of sports and racism? How did these experiences shape their thinking about race?