California State University, Los Angeles California State University, Los Angeles 35 courses 6 total credits
Overview A minor in Pan-African Studies is designed to expose students to Black history, culture, experiences, and communities in a manner that complements the general education curriculum and coursework in other majors. The PAS minor requires 6 units of lower-division core, 9 units of elective courses. Electives must be drawn from courses offered within the Department of Pan-African Studies. Minor courses that are also a part of the general education (GE) curriculum can double-count for both GE and minor requirements. Program Learning Outcomes Attitude Value for critical thinking Valuing of diverse perspectives An appreciation for scholarship and the importance of ideas for personal and community advancement Value for diversity as a positive attribute of humanity Value for the interconnections between scholarship and effective social action Value for lifelong learning Knowledge Understanding of diversity within the Black community (in terms of gender, class, sexual orientation, national origin, etc.) General grasp of the historical context of contemporary Pan-African challenges. Understanding of shared experience and contemporary interconnections among people of African descent throughout the world. Basic knowledge of African history, cultures and politics, including (ancient African kingdoms, colonialism, independence movements, contemporary period) Basic knowledge of African-American history, culture and politics, including (slavery, Civil Rights, Black Power,...
| Total Credits | 6 credits |
Lower Division Core Requirement (6 units)
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PAS 1510 | African American History | 3 |
| PAS 2500 | African History | 3 |
Elective Courses (9 units)
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