African American Studies Minor
Coordinator:
Department of Sociology and Anthropology
The African American studies minor is an interdisciplinary program focusing on the cultures, societies, histories and concerns of peoples of African descent in North America, while encompassing Africa and the African Diaspora, including the Caribbean and other parts of the world. It balances the study of race relations and racism with a celebration of African and African American achievements and contributions to the United States and the wider world. It provides a basis for better understanding among people in a multiracial society and helps prepare students for careers in such fields as education, law, health care, sport management, marketing, criminal justice and social work.
Minor Requirements
The minor requires a minimum of 16 credit hours (four courses). The four courses must be taken in at least two different disciplinary departments.
. 1. One course from: |
4 credits |
ENGL 230 African American Literature |
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ENGL 331 Black Women Writers |
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ENGL 332 Black Men Writers |
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HIST 225 African American History |
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2-3. Two courses from: |
8 credits |
ENGL 151 HP:Black Women's History and Literature ENGL 334 African Women Writers FREN 311 The Francophone World HIST 241 Africa to 1800 HIST 242 Africa since 1800 MUS 110 Jazz Appreciation PSCI 222 African Government & Politics REL 234 African American Religion and Theology SOAN 106 Introduction to African Heritage SOAN 215 Anthropology of Slavery SOAN 234 Culture & Sexuality in Africa SOAN 235 African Families in Transition SOAN 267 Race and Gender in Media Focus SOAN 358 African Cultures in Film |
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4. One course from: IDS 411Gender & Development in Africa IDS 422 Harlem Renaissance IDS 435 Understanding Poverty |
4 credits |
Total credit hours required for African American studies minor |
16 credits |