African Studies Minor (18-21 hours*)
The African Studies minor is designed to complement several majors. The minor features language competence, with options in several languages used in Africa, as well as courses in history and social sciences. Several options are available, and students interested in this minor are encouraged to consult with one of the coordinators of the program to find the best options to apply to their major.
Minor Requirements
- Complete one of the following language/humanities components:
- French: Fren 321, 341, 456R
- Swahili: FLang 101R, 102R, 201R
- Afrikaans: FLang Afrik 101, 102, 201
- Afrikaans: FLang Afrik 101, 102, 201
- A combination of French, Swahili, Afrikaans, upper-division Portuguese, or other language component as approved by the program coordinator(the coordinator is Chantal Thompson).
- Complete three courses from the following social science component (a maximum of two courses per discipline; some of these courses may be offered only once every other year):
- Anthr 330, EdLF 362, Engl 358R, Geog 385, Hist: 249, 250, IAS 397R, Pl Sc 352.
- Other courses may or may not be applicable, depending on the amount of African content therein. Approval of the program coordinator, therefore, is required. Courses that may contain significant African content at times include the following:
- Anthr: 390R, 430, 431, 432, 490R, Geog 493R, Hist 390R, OrgB 551, Pl Sc 472
Anthropology Minor (16 hours*)
Minor Requirements
- Complete 16 hours of department courses, with no more than two courses in addition to Anthr 108R from lower-division courses offerings.
*Hours include courses that may fulfill university core requirements.