Departments & Programs
African Studies
Course Descriptions
- AFRI–L 100 Topics in African Society and Culture (3 cr.) Study of selected topics in African studies not covered in existing regularly scheduled courses. May be repeated with a different topic for a maximum of 6 credit hours.
- AFRI–L 202 Occultism in Africa (3 cr.) CSA Examines occultism in Africa by identifying major forms and their power of influence within selected regions. Develops a clear intellectual understanding of occult practice in Africa and the major role it plays there.
- AFRI–L 210 Popular Akan Oral Art Forms (3 cr.) CSA Explores popular elements of Akan oral art and their influence on the Akan culture in the context of Sub-Saharan Africa. Promotes a clear understanding of popular forms of African expressive culture and the major roles they play in the cultures that create them, using Akan as the prime example.
- AFRI–L 231 African Civilization (3 cr.) S & H, CSA A historical introduction to Africa.
- AFRI–L 232 Contemporary Africa (3 cr.) S & H, CSA An introduction to current social, economic, and political issues in Africa.
- AFRI–L 400 Topics in African Studies (3 cr.) CSA Intensive study of selected topics in African studies. Studies in special topics not ordinarily covered by African Studies program courses. May not duplicate a regularly offered course. Topics vary. May be repeated with a different topic for a maximum of 6 credit hours.
- AFRI–L 401 Readings and Research in African Studies (1–3 cr.) P: Junior or senior standing and approval of instructor. Independent readings or research project in African Studies. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours.
- AFRI–L 402 Internship in African Studies (2–4 cr.) Requires a research paper related to the internship. Provides students with an opportunity to receive academic credit for work/service in an organization in Africa, or in a U.S. based organization focused on Africa or working with an African constituency. Requires a research paper related to the internship.
