African Studies Minor
The African studies minor immerses students in the diverse societies that make up Africa and its diasporas. In this interdisciplinary curriculum, students examine the intricacies of African societies and politics alongside topics that have shaped the modern world, such as human rights, decolonization, development, justice and sustainability. The minor helps students apply lessons from the region locally and globally.
As an African studies minor, students learn the history, politics and economics of the continent and develop practical vocabulary in commonly spoken languages. Students also study African music and literature, public health, the environment and more. The minor makes an excellent addition to a primary area of study in languages and cultures, political science, law, pre-health, business or nonprofit administration and more. African studies is one of six interdisciplinary minors focused on international regions and global themes.
Minor Requirements (18 Hours)
Additional Courses (9 Hours)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select two courses from the following: | 6 | |
| International Development Economics | ||
| Francophone Literatures and Cultures | ||
GEOG 560 | ||
| Africa to 1800 | ||
| Africa since 1800 | ||
| Comparative Politics of Developing Countries | ||
| Nationalism and Ethnicity in World Politics | ||
| Elementary Swahili | ||
| Basic Proficiency in Swahili | ||
| Select one course from the following: | 3 | |
| Elementary Arabic | ||
| Basic Proficiency in Arabic | ||
| Intermediate Arabic | ||
| Intermediate Arabic | ||
| Selected Topics | ||
| International Development Economics | ||
| Francophone Literatures and Cultures | ||
| International Development and the Environment | ||
| Introduction to the Civilization of the Islamic Middle East | ||
| North Africa from Colonialism to Revolution: 1830-1962 | ||
| The Contemporary Middle East and North Africa | ||
| Introduction to the Civilization of the Islamic Middle East | ||
| North Africa from Colonialism to Revolution: 1830-1962 | ||
| The Contemporary Middle East and North Africa | ||
| Africa to 1800 | ||
| Africa since 1800 | ||
| Islamic Institutions and Traditions | ||
| Comparative Politics of Developing Countries | ||
| Nationalism and Ethnicity in World Politics | ||
| Economic Aspects of International Politics | ||
| Islamic Institutions and Traditions | ||
| Elementary Swahili | ||
| Basic Proficiency in Swahili | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 9 | |
Core Courses (6 Hours)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select two courses from the following: | 6 | |
| Introduction to African History | ||
| Geography of Sub-Saharan Africa | ||
| Cultures of Africa | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 6 | |
Courses on North Africa and the Middle East (3-6 Hours)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select two or three courses from the following: | 3-6 | |
| Elementary Arabic | ||
| Basic Proficiency in Arabic | ||
| Intermediate Arabic | ||
| Intermediate Arabic | ||
| Selected Topics | ||
| Introduction to the Civilization of the Islamic Middle East | ||
| North Africa from Colonialism to Revolution: 1830-1962 | ||
| The Contemporary Middle East and North Africa | ||
| Islamic Institutions and Traditions | ||
| Islamic Institutions and Traditions | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 3-6 | |
Note: In addition, a student may petition the African Studies Program to apply special topic or independent study courses with substantial African content towards the minor.