2012-2013 Undergraduate Catalog

AFS 100 Introduction to Africana Studies

Reviews the emergence of Africana Studies as an interdisciplinary field and also presents a rudimentary panorama of African American history. Methodological questions and intellectual debates within the field are introduced. (LAC, gtP)

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AFS 101 Development of Black Identity

Addresses social conditions that lead to formation of black identity in America. Of special interest are Negro-to-Black conversion experience, concept of racism, subordination and role of Afro-American culture. (LAC, gtP)

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AFS 102 The Black Woman in America

Review the contributions of African American women historically in this country in the areas of social and political struggle, education, business, science and sports.

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AFS 104 Survey of Africa

Explores the geography, culture, philosophy, history, art, politics, economics, women and literature of Africa.

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