African and African-American Studies Minor

Schedule of Classes

Specific offerings for each semester may be found in the Schedule of Classes.

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

To earn a minor in African and African-American Studies, students must complete a minimum of 16 credits selected from the courses below. A minimum of 6 credits must be at the 3000 level or above.

Core course

IS 2300 - Perspectives on Africa (4)

Electives

12 credits selected from the following, including the option to take up to 8 credits in French, Spanish, or Arabic language.

AH 3720 - Women in Art (4)
DAN 1240 - African Dance (2)
DAN 1378 - Black Dance History (Exploring the History, Theory, and Practice) (4)
ENG 3520 - African American Literature (4)
HST 2280 - History of the African-American People (4)
HST 3280 - The Civil Rights Movement in America (4)
HST 3288 - Topics in African American History (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 3415 - Politics of the Middle East and North Africa (4)
PS 3550 - Politics of Development (4)
SOC 3610 - Racial and Ethnic Relations (4)
WGS 3818 - Women in Art (4)
WGS 3822 - History of African-American Women (4)

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.

Applicable Majors

All Majors can declare this Minor.