African and African American Studies

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Description
The African and African American studies concentration offers an interdisciplinary examination of the many ways in which African and African-descended peoples have created robust lives for themselves and, in turn, contributed to the creation of the modern world. The core undergraduate curriculum examines the culture, arts, history, politics, economics and current status of African Americans, Africans and the African Diaspora everywhere, especially in the Caribbean, Central America and South America. The curriculum combines a research-based understanding of the humanities, social and behavioral sciences and the arts with practical applications (internships, community/civic engagement and research projects) to prepare students for lifelong learning, advanced study in a variety of fields, and successful careers and productive public service in an increasingly diverse society, especially in Arizona.

Requirements

  • Students must complete a minimum of 18 credit hours including 12 of upper division hours.
  • All courses must be completed with a grade of “C” (2.00) or higher.
  • A minimum of 9 credit hours in this concentration must be completed at ASU.

 Core 6 Hours

AFR/AFS 200 Introduction to African and African Diaspora Studies, SB, G, H (3) (Required)

Choose additional core course (3 hours) from the following:

AFR/AFH 300 Pre-colonial Africa, SB, G, H (3)

AFR/AFS 301 Race and Racism in Africa/African Diaspora, SB, G (3)

AFR/AFS 302 History of Black Women in America, SB, H (3)

AFR/AFH 305 The Global History of the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade, SB, H (3)

Electives 12 hours
At least 9 elective hours must be upper division.
Choose elective courses from the following:

Select from AFR course prefixes.

YEAR

2015-16

CAMPUS

Tempe

ADVISING

Interdisciplinary Studies Advising
cisa.asu.edu/advising
All appointments:
480-965-4464

Downtown Phoenix
Arizona Center, Suite 380

Polytechnic
Santa Catalina Hall

Tempe
Urban Systems Engineering

Online
480-965-4464

DARS CODE

LAAFREMPH

COLLEGE/SCHOOL

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

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