Wilkes University College of Arts and Sciences 27 courses
Coordinator: Dr. Chris Kovats-Bernat Africana Studies is a interdisciplinary minor focused on the diverse cultures, histories, and experiences of the peoples of Africa and the African diaspora. The Africana Studies (AFS) minor consists of 19 credits: 4 credits of required courses and 15 credits of electives. Students will complete AFS 101: Introduction to Africana Studies (3 credits) and AFS 390: Africana Studies Seminar (1 credit). In addition, students will complete one AFS-designated course from each of the following areas: (1) History, (2) Literature and the Arts, (3) Social Theory, and two additional AFS-designated courses of their choosing.
Requirements
The Africana Studies Minor consists of 7 courses (19 credits). Students must complete AFS 101 (3 credits) and AFS 390 (1 credit).
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AFS 101 | Introduction to Africana Studies | 3 |
| AFS 390 | Africana Studies Seminar | 1 |
History courses
Students must take at least one of the following: Also required: OR HST 360 (3 credits).
Literature and the Arts
Students must take at least one of the following courses: or Special Topics courses as approved by the Director.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 234 | Survey of English Literature II | 3 |
| ENG 282 | Survey of American Literature II | 3 |
| ENG 356 | Studies in African American Literature | 3 |
| THE 315 | Musical Theatre History I | 3 |
Social Theory Courses
Students must take at least one of the following courses: or Special Topics courses as approved by the Director.
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