The Africana Studies Minor examines the histories, politics, and cultures of people of African descent throughout the diaspora. The purpose of Africana Studies is to provide student with critical insight and analysis necessary to understanding the African and African American experience and their contributions of African people in shaping the world.
The curriculum includes two required classes: Africana Studies I and II plus, twelve hours (4 classes) from an approved curriculum which draws from literature, the arts, history, political science, and social work.
Contact information:
Dr. Patrick Spearman, Program Director
(330) 941-1934
In order to complete the Africana Studies Minor, student required to enroll in AFST 2600 & 2601.
The remaining 12 hours can be comprised of the following classes listed below:.
| COURSE | TITLE | S.H. |
|---|---|---|
| AFST 2600 | Introduction to Africana Studies 1 | 3 |
| AFST 2601 | Introduction to Africana Studies 2 | 3 |
| Students must select 12 hours from the list below | 12 | |
| World Literature | ||
| American Literature and Diversity | ||
| African Literature | ||
| The Black Experience in American Literature | ||
| The Black Experience in American History | ||
| History of Modern Africa | ||
| History of South Africa | ||
| Select Problems in American History | ||
| Survey of Jazz | ||
| Honors Survey of Jazz | ||
| Music and the African-American Experience | ||
| Survey of Hip Hop | ||
| Jazz History | ||
| African-American Politics | ||
| Cultural Diversity | ||
| Total Semester Hours | 18 | |
AFST 2600 Introduction to Africana Studies 1 3 s.h.
The social-historical and intellectual heritage of black people in Africa and the Americas.
Gen Ed: Social and Behavioral Science, Domestic Diversity 2024, Social Science 2024, Social and Pers Awareness 2024.
AFST 2601 Introduction to Africana Studies 2 3 s.h.
The cultural and intellectual heritage of black people in Africa and the Americas as reflected in literature, philosophy, and art.
Gen Ed: Arts and Humanities, Arts and Humanities 2024, Domestic Diversity 2024, Social and Pers Awareness 2024.
AFST 3700 Africana Studies Colloquium 1 3 s.h.
A social studies seminar focusing on the historic, economic, political, or social aspects of the experiences of people of African descent. May be repeated once with different content.
Prereq.: AFST 2600.
AFST 3701 Africana Studies Colloquium 2 3 s.h.
A humanities seminar focusing on the art, music, literature and/or philosophy of people of African descent. May be repeated once with different content.
Prereq.: AFST 2601.