AAS.SS.11.C

Analyze the significance and associations of identity nomenclature relevant to African Americans such as Negro and Black.

Ethnic Studies: African American Studies · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010

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Vocabulary
significanceassociationsidentity nomenclatureAfrican AmericansNegroBlack
Skills
  • analyze (the significance of identity nomenclature) #dok3
  • analyze (the associations of identity nomenclature relevant to African Americans) #dok3
  • identify (different nomenclature for African American identity over time) #dok1
  • trace (changes in terms associated with African American identity) #dok2
  • explain (the impact of nomenclature on social and cultural identity) #dok3
Learning Targets
  • I can identify different nomenclature used to refer to African Americans, such as 'Negro' and 'Black.' #dok1
  • I can trace how identity nomenclature for African Americans has changed over time. #dok2
  • I can analyze the significance of terms such as 'Negro' and 'Black' in the context of African American identity. #dok3
  • I can explain the associations linked to various identity nomenclature for African Americans. #dok3
Big Ideas
  • The terms used to identify African Americans hold evolving historical, cultural, and social significance.
  • The choice and perception of identity nomenclature shape the collective and individual experiences of African Americans.
Essential Questions
  • How have the terms used to describe African Americans changed over time, and why?
  • What is the significance of different identity nomenclature for African Americans in various historical contexts?
  • How do names such as 'Negro' and 'Black' carry different associations and meanings?
  • How does language reflect and influence the identity and social experience of African Americans?
  • What impact do changing identity terms have on community and self-perception?