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AFS 241 Introduction to African American Studies
Introduces students to the field of African American/Black Studies. A transdisciplinary approach is used that includes humanistic and social scientific disciplines. The course offers an intellectual and methodological framework for understanding the past, present, and future of people of African descent in the United States of America. Topical areas are covered that capture the historical, political, economic, cultural, sociological and psychological experiences of African Americans.
GEP Humanities, GEP U.S. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, GEP U.S. Diversity
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 ( AFS聽240 African Civilization ), Introduction to African American Studies ( 础贵厂听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.