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African Studies Minor
Edwins Gwako, Department of Sociology and Anthropology
This minor offers an interdisciplinary approach to the cultures, history and current issues challenging peoples on the African continent, with emphasis on the sub-Saharan region. Its goals are that students will acquire a basic understanding of some portion of Africa’s history and some understanding of African perspectives, values and contributions to the world.
Minor Requirements
The minor requires a minimum of 16 credit hours (four courses).
- SOAN 358 African Cultures in Film – 4 credits
- One course from: 4 credits
- HIST 242 Africa since 1800
- HIST 343 Women in Modern Africa
- PSCI 222African Government and Politics
- Two courses from: 8 credits
- ENGL 334 African Women Writers
- FREN 275 The Francophone World, in English Translation or FREN 311 The Francophone World
- HIST 241 Africa to 1800
- HIST 242 Africa since 1800
- HIST 343 Women in Modern Africa
- IDS 411 Gender and Development in Africa
- PSCI 222 African Government and Politics
- SOAN 215 Anthropology of Slavery
- SOAN 234 Culture and Sexuality in Africa
- SOAN 235 African Families in Transition
Total credit hours required for African studies minor – 16 credits
