22 courses with the subject AFAS, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
AFAS 2010Introduction to Africana Studies3
(Formerly AFAS 2010). A course which defines the subject matter, concepts, principles, scope, and goals of Africana Studies. Reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of Africana Studies, this course is a survey of the African world community, from the perspectives of the humanities and social sciences, science and technology, and the expressive arts. Course may be used to satisfy the University’s social science requirement. Required of all Africana Studies minors.
This course investigates patterns of state-society relations in 21st century Africa from three perspectives: pre-colonial; colonial and post-independence Africa. Surveys of these periods include conflict resolution; conflict management; ethnic politics; social and economic development.
The course focuses on the Paleolithic period of Africa in the Nile Valley. Special attention shall be given to the people of the Nile Valley areas and Northeast Africa, Upper Kemet, Nubia, the Fayum, Middle Kemet and the Libyan oasis.
AFAS 3000African Male: Identity, Culture, and Expressions3
Analysis of the situation of African males in the United States, Africa, the Caribbean, and South America. Particular attention is given to “rites of passage” and males’ socialization from birth to manhood in these societies.
AFAS 3050African Female: Identity, Socialization, and Status3
A comparative study of the traditions, continuity, and changes affecting girls and women of African descent in the U.S., Africa, the Caribbean, and South America. Course uses both literary works and social science studies to explore the portrayals of and historical contexts for the lives of females of African descent, focusing on concepts of girlhood, social status, and sexuality, as well as on discrimination experienced by these women.
An overview of Africa’s indigenous spiritual philosophy and practices, from the ancient and pre-Maafa period to present, including its unfolding and influence in Africa’s diaspora.
Study in the extended family as a cultural form of social and political organization in Africa. Since the first form of the traditional family in Africa was the extended family, emphasis is placed on the values of communalism, collective work, cooperative economics, and community self-reliance. Attention is given to the family as the basic unit of social organization in African cultures.
An examination of the dynamics of the African-American family. The course studies the institution of marriage, customs, male/female relationships, and value orientation. Special attention is given to both the nuclear family and the extended family in the African-American community.
An examination of the dynamics of the African-American community. Attention is given to phenomena such as the family, religious institutions, political organizations, human rights organizations, economics, health care education, and social problems such as violence, drugs, and dysfunctional families.
A continuation of AFAS 3400 , an exploration of Africa’s indigenous spiritual philosophy, from the ancient and pre-Maafa period including ideas concerning the nature and meaning of being, ethics, purpose, family and community life, ancestors, the transition, and the Eternal Spirit.
AFAS 3850: Caribbean Societies and Modernization (3). An examination of the historical significance of the Caribbean in the trans-Atlantic slave trade, and the connections between Africans born in the United States and Africans born in the Caribbean. Course also examines the nation-building efforts of these countries and development problems created by the world political economy in their domestic and foreign policies. Fall 2022 CIP 05.01.01 (African Studies), and/or 05.02.01 (Black Studies)
A study of traditional African societies, the constraints of colonization on their development, and the transformation of traditional societies through the processes of industrialization and modernization. Either this course or PISI 4920 (Black Politics) is required for all Africana Studies majors.
AFAS 3950The Great Debate: Martin Luther King, Jr., and Malcolm X3
A critical examination of the philosophies of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz (Malcolm X), and a synthesis of these two perspectives. The climax of the course is a debate in which the students argue important issues from these three perspectives. Traditional African ceremonies and cultural vignettes are an integral part of this debate.
The course is designed to allow students to work independently or in groups on significant topics and projects not covered in other courses. Students will be instructed on field research techniques through a special arrangement with other research oriented institutions. Topics include the African American Community and family studies based on the Community Outreach Program of the University. The course also serves the University’s Study Abroad Program. This is a curriculum for community outreach and family studies in the field and, as well as, study abroad for junior and senior students who would like to have variable credits hours (3-6) in their particular discipline.
Concentration on the culture, human resources, natural resources, and political structures of African nations. Attention is given to the constraints of the world political economy on education, housing, transportation, medical and health care, food production, and industrial and technological development of African nations.
An advanced seminar to explore in depth some aspect of ancient civilizations of Africa. It concentrates on such topics as cosmology and primordial philosophy. Particular attention is given to Kemetic astronomy, mathematics, the solar calendar, and the writing system.
This course covers current topics, movements and debates focused on Africa and the African diaspora and emerging ideas, theories, and approaches in the discipline of Africana Studies. Course may be repeated twice with a change of topic. CIP 05.01.01 (African Studies), or/and 05.02/01 (Black Studies)
Course designed to allow students to work independently or in groups on significant topics and projects not covered in other courses. Students carry out their work through a preceptorial arrangement with instructor.
