An introduction to the theoretical, conceptual, and historical framework that has shaped the study of Africa and a multidisciplinary survey of the main topics and issues facing the African continent as a vehicle for understanding African studies and making sense of Africa's evolution. Fulfills one of the Foundation - Social and Behavioral Sciences. Fulfills Cultures - Global Perspectives. Offered fall semester.
Spring/Summer 2024 - Online Fall 2024 - Online Winter 2025 - Online
Traces the historical development and examines the scope, theories, discourses, and methodologies defining African American studies and the critical responses to these studies. Surveys perspectives on African American history, religion, social organization, politics, economy, literature, and culture and social ideology. Fulfills one of the Foundations - Social and Behavioral Sciences. Fulfills Cultures - U.S. Diversity.
Analysis and discussion of discourse by and about African Americans written primarily during the 20th century. Emphasis on literary discourse as a means of defining African American consciousness and community and understanding how the communities African Americans inhabit shaped their discursive expression. Cross-listed with ENG 232. Offered winter semester. Prerequisite: Fulfillment of general education Foundations - Writing.
Spring/Summer 2024 - Online
Overview of the history and culture of African societies throughout the world and the persistence of African culture among black populations outside of Africa. Chronicle of major events in the diasporaic experience. Examines ethnocultural debate, African cultural values, artistic and intellectual traditions, and cultural continua of African forms in the New World. Fulfills Cultures - Global Perspectives.Offered winter semester.
Fall 2024 - Hybrid
