HST 5445 Black London.pdf

The course "Black London" (HST 5445) examines the history of the African Diaspora in London over the last 300 years, focusing on demographic changes, notions of Blackness, and social relations including class, gender, and sexuality. It covers abolitionism, anti-colonialism, Pan Africanism, and anti-racist struggles, as well as cultural impacts on literature, religion, music, fashion, language, and cuisine. The course aims to engage students with the history and development of the Black Diaspora, develop critical understanding of concepts and ideas, and provide a background for careers in international history. Learning outcomes include a detailed understanding of the history of the Black Diaspora, critical understanding of key historical terms, and analysis of secondary sources. The course is taught through lectures and seminars, with assessment conforming to University Assessment Norms. Indicative texts include works by Fryer, Matera, Perry, Hall, and Gilroy, with additional online resources.