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The Intercollegiate Department of Black Studies offers students at The Claremont Colleges the opportunity to examine the experience of people of African ancestry from a variety of perspectives. The teaching staff, faculty members whose individual appointments are with both the Intercollegiate Department of Black Studies and another department at one of The Claremont Colleges, are specialists in art history, literature, history, psychology, and political science. The department is committed to excellence in teaching and scholarship and is a vital information resource for students and researchers. Moreover, its faculty endeavor to create an intellectual climate that fosters cross-cultural dialogue.
Through its courses, the department helps to broaden and enrich the education of students at The Claremont Colleges. These courses are designed to accommodate the needs of both majors and non-majors. Black Studies courses and programs provide significant preparation for students pursuing careers in a variety of fields, including education, social work, history, art history, public policy, law, medicine, business, and international relations. All students at The Claremont Colleges are invited to participate in Black Studies courses to supplement their majors in other areas.
Beyond its interdisciplinary curriculum, the Intercollegiate Department of Black Studies contributes to the intellectual and cultural life of The Claremont Colleges through conferences, seminars, and outside speakers. Additionally, the department organizes an annual Sojourner Truth Lecture (sponsored by all six Claremont Colleges) that honors the achievements and contributions of outstanding Black women in the United States.
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