The purpose of this study was to develop an instrument that measures student knowledge of Afro-American history and culture. The major hypothesis was that students enrolled in Black Studies would be more knowledgeable about Afro-American history. Results support the hypothesis. (Author/HMV)

From the available literature, this paper reviews Black Studies in terms of its relation to the various elements of curriculum: rationale, objectives, materials, content, methods of implementation and evaluation. Information concerning student attitude toward Black Studies and research instruments related to the measure used in this study are also…

If Black Studies is to develop as a major force in interdisciplinary curriculum structures, then the process of standardization must be facilitated. Otherwise, without a "general" consensus of its basic content--at least at the introductory level--Black Studies will surely be doomed to eventual failure. (Author/NQ)

The author reports on the design and use of an assessment measure to determine the effect of black studies programs on student knowledge of Afro-Americans and their contributions to the American cultural and social system. A review of the literature shows that educators agree on the rationale and general objective of black studies, but that…