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Nov 21, 2024
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2019-2020 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Black Studies, B.A.
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This interdisciplinary major requires 39 credits with at least two classes each from departments of History and English; at least one class from the department of Anthropology; at least one class with an additional prefix (other than ENGL, HIST or ANTH); at least three classes at the 300 or 400-level; and a six-credit (two semester) directed study capstone. We strongly encourage students to participate in a Black Studies related internship or study abroad program. See also the listing for an Africana Studies minor .
Courses should be chosen in consultation with a Black Studies program advisor from the following list. (Under advisement, new and one time courses may also be considered for Black Studies credit.)
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Program Learning Outcomes
1. Demonstrate an understanding of the rich complexities of social, political, economic, environmental, and cultural life among African and a variety of African diaspora peoples, past and present
2. Demonstrate the ability to identify and critically assess different disciplinary, methodological, and interpretive approaches to the study of Africans, African Americans, and other people of the African diaspora
3. Be able to analyze and compare different kinds of texts and artifacts-e.g. historical documents, literary texts, films, museum exhibits, monuments, visual art, electronic media, etc.
4. Communicate ideas well in written and oral form, appropriate for an academic setting, including proper citation and revision skills
General Education Requirements (30-46 Credits)
Prerequisite coursework may be required to satisfy certain General Education courses and will count as elective credit.
Total Credits Required to Complete Major: 39
Basic Requirements: (39 Credits)
A. Courses whose primary focus is consistent with Black Studies:
B. Slot courses that are sometimes offered with a topic consistent with Black Studies:
(These must be chosen under advisement.)
Recommended:
Intermediate-level proficiency in a language (other than English) spoken widely in Africa.
Spring (16 Credit Hours)
ENGL Credit(s): 3
Foreign Language Credit(s): 3
S/ Credit(s): 4
F/ Credit(s): 3
Elective Credit(s): 3
Spring (13 Credit Hours)
N/ Credit(s): 4
Foreign Language Credit(s): 3
Black Studies Elective Credit(s): 3
S/ Credit(s): 3
Spring (15 Credit Hours)
Study Abroad Credit(s): 3-15 or
Directed Study Credit(s): 3-15 or
Seminar Credit(s): 3-15
Total Credit Hours: 120
Note: There is considerable flexibility in both the order and specific courses. This sample program has been chosen to provide a possible sequence that emphasizes general education classes that are particularly relevant to Black Studies and quickly introduces students to Black Studies classes in a variety of departments.
Note: Where no prerequisites apply, some variation in the order or semester in which courses are taken is possible. Students should consult their academic advisors for additional information.
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