University of Illinois Springfield College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences 16 courses
African-American Studies explores the creation and development of Black/African life, history, culture, and thought from the arrival of the first Africans to the shores of the Americas to contemporary manifestations. Regular course offerings include the study of African American literatures, music, history, politics, social conditions and communities, and the impact of the African diaspora.
Required Courses
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AAS 301 | ECCE: African American Studies | 3 |
Select one of the following history focused courses
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AAS 335 | ECCE: Black Women in Film History | 3 |
| AAS 266 | Apartheid and Resistance | 3 |
| Total Select one of the following history focused courses | 3 credits | |
Or one upper-division elective focused on history
Select one of the following literature and culture courses
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AAS 261 | Survey of African American Literature | 3 |
| AAS 262 | Calabash: Caribbean Literature and Culture | 3 |
| Total Select one of the following literature and culture courses | 3 credits | |
Or one upper-division elective focused on literature and culture
Electives
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AAS 403 | ECCE: Women of Color and Minority Women | 4 |
| Total Electives | 3-4 credits | |
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