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African Studies Program

The interdisciplinary African Studies program provides students with an introduction to the complex experiences of Africa and Africans over space and time. The primary theme is the positioning of Africans as actors of their own history rather than the subjects of other peoples’ initiatives. Of special interest is their experience in the Americas, with a focus on their diverse political institutions and structures, economic, cultural, social and religious systems, and ideologies. The program covers Africa and the African-American, African-Caribbean, African-Latin and African-Asian diasporas. Such broad scope enables students to develop a comprehensive and global perspective on the African experience worldwide. Students are reminded that many courses under other denominations, especially under History, and World Religions, do count as AFS courses.

Faculty and Professional Interests

Mohamed Mbodj (Chair)– African and African-American history, Current issues, Race and ethnicity, Political history

James Jones – African and African-American religions, Islam, socio-cultural theory

Colin Morris – American history, Civil War and Reconstruction, New York City history

Carmelo Comberiati – African music

Gillian Greenhill Hannum – Art history, Harlem Renaissance

Deborah Saleeby-Mulligan –African art

Adjunct Faculty

Daniel Nanjira – African politics, international affairs, diplomacy, African regionalism

Students may elect a Self-Designed Major in African Studies. Additionally, an International Studies major with a concentration in African Studies is also possible. Students who choose any of these options must take at least the following courses:

• Three additional courses — one covering ancient Africa, one covering modern Africa and one covering Africans in the Diaspora.
• A maximum of six transfer credits is allowable.

African Studies Minor Requirements

Students who choose African Studies as a minor must take five courses as follows:

• Three electives, one of which must be at the 3000 level.
• A maximum of six transfer credits is allowable.

Many Courses in Other Departments may Satisfy African Studies Requirements:

Contact the department chair for current list

African Studies Departmental Honors

Honors are awarded to graduating majors who have earned a G.P.A. of 3.6 or higher in their required courses and who have completed an outstanding senior evaluation.

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