Beginners Black Studies Course

Introduction to Black Studies Course is a 30 week beginner's course delivered by world renowned historian and author Robin Walker that analyses all the major areas of the Black Experience – the History, the Politics, the Psychology, the Science & Technology, the Arts, and finally, the Religion. All of the information is selected to be of relevance and interest to the Black Community. The information itself is designed to inspire, challenge, and to provoke serious thought.

The course is a highly accessible 30 week programme but it is also rigorous and content laden. It assumes no prior knowledge of the subject areas, but the adult student is taken through an avalanche of information. Reading lists and also course materials are provided.  

NORTH LONDON

Duration:         Every Thursday evening for 30 weeks
Start Date:      Thursday 14th January 2010
End Date:       Thursday 9th September 2010
Time:               7.30pm to 9.30pm
Venue:            Parish Room at St Michael's Church, Bounds Green Road, London, N22 8HE. 
                         Nearest Tube Station: Wood Green (5 minutes walk away)
Course Fee:     £95 per term (10 weeks) or £250 for whole 30 week course (saving of £35!)

SOUTH LONDON

Duration:         Every Tuesday evening for 30 weeks
Start Date:      Tuesday 12th January 2010
End Date:        Tuesday 14th September 2010
Time:                7.00pm to 9.00pm
Venue:             PCS Learning Centre, 3rd Floor, 231 Vauxhall Bridge Road, London, SW1V 1EH. 
                        Nearest Tube/ Train Station: Victoria (5 minutes walk away)
Course Fee:     £95 per term (10 weeks) or £250 for whole 30 week course (saving of £35!)


The course is divided into three terms consisting of the following lectures: 

INTRODUCTION

Class 1         Introduction to Black Studies  

HISTORY

Class 2          The facts concerning the origins of humanity
Class 3          Ethnicity of the Ancient Egyptians (Part I)
Class 4         Ethnicity of the Ancient Egyptians (Part II)
Class 5         Origins of civilisation: Middle East or East Africa?
Class 6         Negro civilisations on the Asian continent: Elam, Saba and the Indus Valley
Class 7         The North African Civilisations: Carthage and Numidia
Class 8         The West African Civilisations: Ancient Ghana, Mali and Songhai
Class 9        The East African Civilisations: Kush, Axum and the Swahili
Class 10       Medieval Nubia

Term 2

Class 11          Enslavement (Part I)

Class 12          Enslavement (Part II)

POLITICAL SCIENCE

Classes 13 and 14   Introduction to Black political realities 


SOCIOLOGY

Class 15       The birth of radical Black sociology
Class 16       Family organisation in the Black community
Class 17       Black male/female relationships 


PSYCHOLOGY

Class 18       Franz Fanon and the birth of Black psychology
Class 19       Developmental psychology of Black children
Class 20       Research findings of key Black psychologists 

Term 3

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Class 21       The Black World's contribution to science and technology (Part I)

ART & MUSIC

Class 22       The Black World's contribution to science and technology (Part II)
Class 23       Traditions of Ancient African art: Sahara, Nok, Igbo, Yoruba, and Benin
Class 24       Roots of Black music 
 

RELIGION

Class 25       Ancient and Traditional religions of Africa
Class 26       Judaism and the Black World
Class 27       Christianity and the Black World
Class 28       Islam, Buddhism and the Black World
Class 29       Rastafari, Nation of Islam, Kingism and Black Liberation Theology 

DICUSSION

Class 30       Discussion: How can we use Black Studies? 

Here are some of the comments from the evaluation forms completed by past students:

"I enjoyed the debates and discussions. Some of the other group participants were so knowledgeable but this was not at all intimidating. A very enriching experience"

"The lectures exceeded my expectations. My life will never be the same again."

"I was with like minded people and was presented with very deep and mind blowing information at times."

"The information was in an easy to understand format. The course far exceeded my expectations, it was also very well organised and professional.

"It has taken me out of the darkness, heading towards the light."

"it has really opened my eyes. Showed me how to analyse the world"

Places on this course are limited. Places are available on a strictly first come, first served basis and we anticipate that there will be a lot of demand for this course.   If you would like to attend this course, please contact us for an enrolment form.