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AFS 240 African Civilization
An interdisciplinary study of centers of African civilization from antiquity to the 1960s. Such centers include ancient Egypt, Nubia, Axum, Ghana, Mali, Songhai, Kilwa, Malinda, Sofola, Zinzibar and Monomotapa.
GEP Humanities, GEP Global Knowledge
Typically offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer
Africana Studies (Minor)
The Africana Studies minor provides a comparative and interdisciplinary study of the Black experience in Africa and the Americas. Three required courses include an introduction to African Civilizations ( 础贵厂听240 African Civilization ), Introduction to African American Studies ( AFS聽241 Introduction to African American Studies ), and Introduction to the African Diaspora ( AFS聽342 Introduction to the African Diaspora ). Two elective courses may be selected from a list of designated courses in such disciplines as anthropology, communication,聽English, history, political science, psychology, social work, and sociology. The minor is designed to bring together students from diverse backgrounds and curricula who share a common interest in the global experience of African people. No courses for the minor may be taken for S/U credit.