African and African-American studies minor

Requirements for the liberal arts minor in African and African-American Studies

A minimum of 20 credits of coursework distributed as follows:
 

1. Introductory Course

• IS 230  - Perspectives on Africa (4)

2. Plus 16 credits drawn from

• AH 305 - African Art (4)
• AH 351 - Women in Art (4)
• ENG 342 - African American Literature (4)
• HST 318 - The Civil Rights Movement in America (4)
• HST 323 - Topics in African American History (4)
• HST 362 - History of African-American Women (4)
• HST 366 - Slavery and Race in Latin America (4)
• HST 385 - Ancient and “Medieval” African Civilizations (4)
• HST 386 - Modern African History Since 1800 (4)
• HST 388 - African Cultural History (4)
• IS 380 - Seminar in African-American Studies (4)
• IS 384 - Seminar in African Studies (4)
• MUS 107 - Exploring Jazz (4)
• MUS 110 - Exploring African Music (4)
• MUS 111 - Exploring Caribbean Music (4)
• PS 312 - The Politics of Race and Ethnicity (4)
• PS 333 - African Politics (4)
• SOC 331 - Racial and Ethnic Relations (4) or AN 331 - Racial and Ethnic Relations  (4)
• Lanuage options: French, Spanish or Arabic

Other coursework

Relevant independent study, directed research, or special topics coursework (e.g., IS 300 ) may also count toward fulfillment of the minor requirements, subject to international studies academic adviser approval.