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African American Studies Minor
(No major is currently available.)

Minor Requirements:
African American Studies 110
Introduction to African American Studies

African American Studies 216
African American Literature I

Three electives selected from courses listed  in the program, one of which must be at the 300-level.
Independent Research Project to be approved by the African American Studies Chair.

110 Introduction to African American Studies
This course provides an overview of African American history and culture. Topics include major events, persons, and issues spanning the period from the African heritage to contemporary times. Students survey the evolution of African American expressive culture in music, literature, film, art, and dance. The course includes lectures, discussions, and video presentations. (Meets GEC Cultural Diversity Requirement.)

216 African American Literature I
(Cross-listed as English 216. Meets GEC Cultural Diversity Requirement.)

Minor
Communications 280
(African American Communication)

English 217 
(African American Literature II)

English 218
(Blues Women in African American Literature)

English 310
(Introduction to the African Novel in English)

English 325
(Black Literature of the 1960s)

English 351
(Junior Colloquium. Content varies depending on topic. Fulfills minor only when topic emphasizes African American experiences.)

French 401
(Special Studies: The Role of Women in African Literature of French Expression)

History 250
(The American Civil War)

History 254
(African American History)

History 255
(African American Autobiography)

History 256
(Race and Racism in America)

History 361
(Advanced Topics in African American History)

Music 110
(Jazz Ensemble)

Music 219
(African American Music)

Music 227
(History of Jazz)

Politics 212
(Politics of the Third World)

Politics 214
(The Politics of South Africa)

Politics 217
(African Politics)

Politics 223
(Urban and Suburban Politics)

Politics 318
(Topics in Comparative Politics: Women in the Third World)

Politics 328
(Topics in American Politics: Race)

Psychology 205
(Stereotypes, Prejudice, and Discrimination)

Sociology and Anthropology 361
(Cultural Anthropology)

Theater 336
(African American Theater)