African Studies

Minor Requirements

1. SOAN 358

   African Cultures in Film
   4
2. Select one of the following:

   Not resolved to a course
   4
3. HIST 242

   Africa Since 1800. 4. A survey of Africa from the European colonial era to the emergence of African nationalism and modern times. Examines the impact of foreign rule on Africa?s economic, social, cultural and political history. Focuses on sub-Saharan Africa, exploring change in the southern region from both pan-African and global perspectives. Fulfills humanities and intercultural requirements (1998). Fulfills arts/humanities and sociocultural engagement requirements

   As published: “Africa Since 1800”
   2019
4. PSCI 222

   African Government and Politics. 4. This course is designed to provide students with a basic understanding of African governments and their policies and of the relationship of Africa with the rest of the world. Fulfills intercultural requirement (1998). Sociocultural engagement requirement

   As published: “African Government and Politics”
   2019
5. Select two of the following:

   Not resolved to a course
   8
6. ENGL 334

   African Women Writers. 4. Explores a range of literary voices from black and white women writers born in countries such as Ghana, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal, Egypt, Algeria, Botswana and Uganda.Prerequisite: ENGL 102 and Historical Perspectives. Fulfills humanities and intercultural requirements (1998). Arts/humanities and sociocultural engagement requirements

   As published: “African Women Writers”
   2019
7. FREN 275

   French-Speaking Africa, in English Translation. 4. Study of significant literatures, cultures and major currents of French- speaking Africa, including the Maghreb and sub-Saharan regions.Prerequisite: Historical Perspectives. Fulfills humanities and intercultural requirements (1998). Art/humanities and sociocultural engagement requirements

   As published: “French-Speaking Africa, in English Translation”
   2019
8. FREN 311

   The Francophone World. 4. Study of significant literatures, cultures and major currents of the French-speaking world other than those of France, with particular emphasis on Africa and the Caribbean. Course is repeatable with different topics.Prerequisite: FREN 220 or placement. Fulfills humanities and intercultural requirements (1998). Art/humanities and sociocultural engagement requirements

   As published: “The Francophone World”
   2019
9. HIST 241

   Africa Before 1800. 4. An overview of African history before European colonial rule, focusing on the Iron Age and related civilizations. Introduces the history of such ancient kingdoms and empires as Tekrur, Mali and Songhai, Benin, Oyo and Asante, the Swahili coast, the Kongo and Zimbabwe. Also explores the impact of the European and Arab slave trades. Fulfills humanities and intercultural requirements (1998). Fulfills arts/humanities and sociocultural engagement requirements

   As published: “Africa Before 1800”
   2019
10. HIST 242

    Africa Since 1800. 4. A survey of Africa from the European colonial era to the emergence of African nationalism and modern times. Examines the impact of foreign rule on Africa?s economic, social, cultural and political history. Focuses on sub-Saharan Africa, exploring change in the southern region from both pan-African and global perspectives. Fulfills humanities and intercultural requirements (1998). Fulfills arts/humanities and sociocultural engagement requirements

    As published: “Africa Since 1800”
    2019
11. IDS 411

    Gender & Development in Africa. 4. 4. Uses interdisciplinary African ethnographic films and literature to understand the legitimacy of mainstreaming gender equality and sensitivity as fundamental values that should be reflected in development processes, choices and practices.Prerequisite: Minimum 88 semester credits earned and completion of Historical Perspectives requirement. Fulfills interdisciplinary studies (IDS 400) requirement

    As published: “Gender & Development in Africa”
    1998
12. PSCI 222

    African Government and Politics. 4. This course is designed to provide students with a basic understanding of African governments and their policies and of the relationship of Africa with the rest of the world. Fulfills intercultural requirement (1998). Sociocultural engagement requirement

    As published: “African Government and Politics”
    2019
13. SOAN 234

    Culture & Sexuality in Africa
    4
14. SOAN 235

    African Families in Transition
    1