Africana Studies - Minor
The interdisciplinary minor in Africana Studies provides students with a unique opportunity to think critically about the cultural, historical and social contributions and experiences of people from Africa and of African descent across ethnic, regional and national boundaries.
Africana Studies courses are a commingling of traditional approaches to the field and cutting edge scholarship that challenge stereotypical portrayals the world over.
Because the Africana Studies Minor is interdisciplinary, students may draw on courses from across the College of Arts and Sciences. Students also complete core classes in the Africana Studies discipline. The interdisciplinary nature of the program provides students opportunities to understand Africana Studies through different lenses, including art, literature, history, contemporary issues, individual and interpersonal experiences, performance and politics.
A background in Africana Studies complements any career field by providing a strong foundation in key workplace skills incluiding critical thinking, communication, research, writing and cultural understanding. Additionally, the Africana Studies minor prepares students to address some of the crucial societal issues today such as immigration, health policy, justice and law reform, international relations and educational equality.
Application Process
Students seeking to declare the minor must consult with an advisor in the Department of Global Languages and Cultures. Additional information is available on the Africana Studies Minor website.