Oluremi Alapo
Adjunct Lecturer
Ethnic and Race Studies
EMAIL: oalapo@bmcc.cuny.edu
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Expertise
Degrees
Courses Taught
- This class involves students in observation and critical analysis of political affairs. Topics and themes will include both American and global perspectives and both contemporary and historical cases. The class introduces a range of approaches to the study of politics, such as empirical research, quantitative analysis, theoretical questioning, and the examination of literary or artistic works. Central concepts will include politics, power, government, conflict, and justice.
- The history, development, and intellectual origin of American government are studied and analyzed. Special consideration is given to the structure and operation of the executive, legislative and judiciary branches, and the role of government and politics in a modern industrial society.
- Reconstructions I and II, the social Darwinist years, Civil Rights activism of the 1960's, and the cumulative effects of institutionalized racism are set in an historical framework for comparative study. The course examines the impact of urbanization, institutional racism, economic, and political policies on the life experiences of African-Americans. The dynamics of cultural, social, and political interactions within the social structure of the nation since 1865 are analyzed.
- This course studies the social world and how it has evolved over time, as well as how individuals are influenced and structured by social interactions in small groups and by larger social forces. The course covers major sociological theories and research methods, and key concepts such as culture, socialization, social class, race/ethnicity, gender, technology, social inequality, and social change.
- Africa from the beginnings of the Atlantic slave trade to the end of Colonialism in the late twentieth century is examined. The effect of Colonialism on economic and cultural patterns in the African diaspora is explored.
- The changing status of women in African traditional societies is compared with changes in the status of Black women in the United States, the Caribbean, and Brazil.
- African civilizations from the pre-historic cultures in East Africa to the decline of the West African kingdom of Songhai in 1596 are examined.
- This course surveys business and industry in the United States with global growth strategy. Emphasis is placed on building Communication and Quantitative skills, including Excel spreadsheets, and an Ethical Foundation. The course introduces students to concepts in Management, Organizational Structure, Human Resources, Marketing, International Business, Finance, Computer Information Systems, Accounting, and Economics, and encourages students to explore career paths. Required of all Business majors.
Course Syllabus
Research and Projects
Africa and the Trans Atlantic Trade [HIST 373Q @ York College]
African History from 1500 to present [AFN 122]
African American History from 1865 to present [AFN 124]
Black Studies in the Americas [BSAA Puerto Rico Cohort]
Black Women in the African Diaspora [AFN 128 – BMCC / BLST 103 – York]
Civic Engagement 101 [ POL 100 & 110]
History of African Civilizations [AFN 121 / HIST 121]
Intro to Sociology [SOC 100 – BMCC / SOC 11 – BCC]
Visit our class page on 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence / Orange the World Campaign:https://afn128.commons.gc.cuny.edu/16-days-of-activism/
Publications
Honors, Awards and Affiliations
Media Mentions
#orangetheworld, #hearmetoo Social Activism at BMCC through POL 110 Intro to Politics Fall 2018 course
Professor Uses the City as a Classroom – POL 100 spring 2018 students at City Hall.
One Book, One College Bronx Reads at Intro to Sociology Spring 2019 Course
