Program of Study
Program Requirements
The Africana Studies Minor is an interdisciplinary program requiring twenty-one (21) credit hours (seven courses) drawn from a combination of disciplines-- History, English, Sociology, Music, and Political Science.
Spring 2008 Courses:
- ENGL-V175-001: Black Women Novelists (Egejuru P TR 2:00-3:15)
- HIST-A394-001: History of Racism in America (Williams K MWF 12:30-1:20)
- HIST-A440-001: Africa and Black Diaspora (Hunt J TR 3:30-4:45)
- MUGN-V175-001: Jazz in American Culture (Mayes F MWF 2:30-3:20)
- SOCI-X155-051: Race and Ethnic Conflict (Newman L R 6:20-9:05)
Courses:
The Minor has a multicultural emphasis. Courses addressing aspects of the African, African-American, Afro-Latin and Caribbean experiences and issues will be eligible for cross-listing and inclusion.
History Courses:
- Hist X180: African American Culture & History
- Hist W186: Discovering Africa
- Hist A276: African American History to 1865
- Hist A277: African American History since 1865
- Hist A349: Africa to 1880
- Hist A350: Africa since 1880
- Hist A352: Women in African History
English Courses:
- Engl V169: Multicultural Literature
- Engl V173: The African Novel
- Engl V175: Black Women Novelists
- Engl V177: Harlem Renaissance
- Engl V178: Black Thought & Art
- Engl A250: Introduction to African American Literature
- Engl A450: Black Aesthetics
Sociology Courses:
- Soci X154: Peoples of Sub-Saharan Africa
- Soci X155: Race & Ethnic Conflict
- Soci A220: Social Protest Movements
- Soci A305: Social / Political Inequality
Political Science Courses:
- Poli A221: Third World Politics
- Poli A216: Politics of Race & Ethnicity
