NCSU Advising Central - Minor in Africana Studies




	Africana Studies Interdisciplinary Studies College of Humanities and Social Sciences Description \| Requirements \| Required Courses \| Elective Courses \| Admissions/Certification of Minor \| Contact Description The Africana Studies minor provides a comparative and interdisciplinary study of the Black experience in Africa and the Americas. Three required course include an introduction to African Civilizations (AFS 240), Introduction to African American Studies (AFS 241), and Introduction to the African Diaspora (AFS 342). Two elective courses may be selected from a list of designated courses in such disciplines as anthropology, communication,english, history, political science, psychology, social work, and sociology. The minor is designed to bring together students from diverse backgrounds and curricula who share a common interest in the global experience of African people. Requirements Competion of 15 credit hours. A minimum grade of 'C' (2.0) or better must be achieved in each course counting towards the minor. Required Courses (9 credit hours) AFS 240 African Civilizations (formerly MDS 240) AFS 241 Introduction to African American Studies (formerly MDS 241) AFS 342 Introduction to the African Diaspora (formerly MDS 342) Elective Courses (6 credit hours) AFS 240 African Civilizations (formerly MDS 240) AFS 241 Introduction to African American Studies (formerly MDS 241) AFS/ENG 248 Survey of African American Literature AFS/HI 275 History of South and East Africa AFS/HI 276 History of West Africa AFS/SOC 305 Race and Ethnic Relations AFS/COM 340 African American Theater (formerly AFS/COM 243) AFS 342 Introduction to the African Diaspora (formerly MDS 342) AFS 343 African Religions (formerly MDS 343) AFS 344 Leadership in the African American Communities (formerly MDS 344) AFS/PSY 345 Psychology and the African American Experience AFS 346 Black Popular Culture (formerly MDS 346) AFS/ENG 349 African Literature in English AFS/HI 372 African American History through 1865 AFS/HI 373 African American History after 1865 AFS/ENG 375 African American Cinema AFS/PS 409 Black Political Participation in America AFS 442 Issues in African Diaspora Studies (formerly MDS 442) AFS/ENG 448 African American Literature AFS/HI 455 History of the Civil Rights Movement AFS/HI 475 History of South Africa AFS/HI 476 Leadership in Modern Africa AFS/HI 479 Africa (sub-Saharan) in the 20th C. AFS 491 Study Abroad in Africana Studies (formerly AFS 449) ANT 330 Peoples and Cultures of Africa MUS 351 Music of Africa & the Americas SW 413 African American Families: History, Tradition, and Community Admissions and Certification of Minor *Admissions* Students interested in pursuing the African-American Studies minor should consult with Dr. Craig Brookins as listed below. *Certification* Dr. Brookins will certify completion of the minor. The minor must be completed no later than the semester in which the student expects to graduate from his or her degree program. Paperwork for certification should be completed no later than during the registration period for the student's final semester at NC State. Contact Person Craig Brookins 2806 Hillsborough St. #1 919.515.7518 Craig_Brookins@ncsu.edu last updated: April 6, 2005