Northwestern University Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences 55 courses
First, students are exposed to the geographical and disciplinary breadth of African studies. To that end, all students take 200-level core courses in African history, anthropology, literature, and/or politics, as well as 7 elective courses chosen from an array of disciplines, including African studies, African American studies, anthropology, history, political science, religious studies, and several language and literature departments. Second, students engage in in-depth research or immersion practicums, the products of which they develop in a capstone senior research seminar. Practicums often involve a central research component, but other proposed practicums of acceptable quality, depth of immersion, etc., may be approved. Among the experiences that may satisfy this requirement with appropriate content are study abroad in Africa, research connected to the Program of African Studies, internships, and independent study and senior capstone projects. Consult the Director of Undergraduate Studies when making course selections.
| There is also a required research or immersion practicum experience (see below) | credits |
| Other courses as approved by the program director of undergraduate studies | credits |
Adjunct Major Requirements
3 core courses chosen from: 1
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AFST 276-0 | African Literature in Translation | 1 |
| ANTHRO 255-0 | Contemporary African Worlds | 1 |
| HISTORY 255-1 | African Civilizations | 1 |
| HISTORY 255-2 | Africa in the Age of Early Modern Empires | 1 |
| HISTORY 255-3 | Modern Africa | 1 |
| POLI_SCI 359-0 | Politics of Africa | 1 |
| Total Adjunct Major Requirements | 11 credits | |
Adjunct Major Requirements
1 senior seminar:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AFST 395-0 | Senior Research Seminar | 1 |
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