AFAM - African American Studies Minor

• One course at the introductory or intermediate level focused on the experience of African Americans/peoples of the African diaspora in each of the following disciplines (or in an interdisciplinary program covering relevant topics):

  • History

  • English

  • American studies, educational studies, human rights, international studies, political science, sociology, or urban studies

  • Music, art, fine art, theater, and dance

• One course at the intermediate level or beyond (ordinarily 300-level or higher) on topics pertaining to the African diaspora and/or to African American studies from any department or program.

• An integrating exercise consisting of one of the following:

  • One senior seminar focusing on issues pertaining to the African diaspora/African Americans from any department or program.

  • One semester-long project on issues pertaining to the African diaspora/African Americans under the supervision of a faculty member affiliated with the African American studies minor or approved by the coordinator.

  • Senior thesis on issues pertaining to the African diaspora/African Americans, under the supervision of a faculty member affiliated with the African American studies minor or approved by the coordinator.

For more information, students should contact the minor coordinator Professor Diana Paulin.