African and African-American Studies Minor

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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 2300 - Perspectives on Africa (4)

2. Plus 16 credits drawn from

AH 3050 - African Art (4)
AH 3720 - Women in Art (4)
ENG 3520 - African American Literature (4)
HST 3280 - The Civil Rights Movement in America (4)
HST 3288 - Topics in African American History (4)
HST 3285 - History of African-American Women (4)
HST 3675 - Slavery and Race in Latin America (4)
HST 3710 - Ancient and “Medieval” African Civilizations (4)
HST 3715 - African Cultural History (4)
HST 3720 - Modern African History Since 1800 (4)
HST 3730 - Postcolonial Conflicts in African History (4)
HST 3740 - African Environmental History (4)
IS 3970 - Seminar in African-American Studies (4)
IS 3974 - Seminar in African Studies (4)
MUS 1007 - Exploring Jazz (4)
MUS 1010 - Exploring African Music (4)
MUS 1011 - Exploring Caribbean Music (4)
PS 3215 - The Politics of Race and Ethnicity (4)
PS 3410 - African Politics (4)
PS 3550 - Politics of Development (4)
SOC 3610 - Racial and Ethnic Relations (4) or AN 3127 - Racial and Ethnic Relations (4)
Language options: French, Spanish or Arabic

Other coursework

Relevant independent study, directed research, or special topics coursework (e.g., IS 3900 ) may also count toward fulfillment of the minor requirements, subject to international studies academic adviser approval.