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.