African-American Studies
Chairpersons
Paul Weizer
Patrice Gray
Objectives for the African-American Studies Program
The interdisciplinary program in African American Studies provides courses which examine the cultures, history, and literature of African-American peoples. This course work provides students with new perspectives on the significant roles played by these peoples.
Requirements for the Minor in African-American Studies
This interdisciplinary program requires a minimum of 18 credits. Students may use no more than two of their major courses toward the minor.
Required Courses
AAST 1000 Introduction to African-American Studies
Select One:
AAST/HIST 2300 African American History
AAST/HIST 2930 Modern African History
AAST/HIST 2520 African American Women's History
Select One:
AAST/ENGL 2670 20th Century African American Literature
AAST/ENGL 2650 Other Voices
Electives (select 3)
AAST/HIST 2300 African American History
AAST/HIST 2930 Modern African History
AAST/HIST 2520 African American Women's History
AAST/ENGL 2660 19th Century African American Literature
AAST/ENGL 2670 20th Century African American Literature
AAST/SOC 2510 Peoples and Cultures of Africa
AAST/MUSC 3800 History of Jazz
AAST/PHED 1310 African Jazz Dance
Independent Study, Directed Study, or Topics courses that are pertinent to the minor can be selected in consultation with the coordinators of the African-American Studies Minor.
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