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Course summary
This program is designed for students to pursue an interdisciplinary approach to study by taking courses in a variety of disciplines. It provides studies of the historical, cultural, literary, and artistic aspects of people of African descent worldwide. The arts and humanities focus of this major and minor will help prepare students to effectively negotiate in a world that increasingly requires the crossing of racial, cultural, and disciplinary boundaries in knowledge and vocational pursuits. Various career and graduate studies opportunities are available for students completing this major and minor; these include social sciences, humanities, law, education, ethnic and women's studies, government, policy studies, international relations, diplomatic service, non-profit organizations, and public agencies. Students who plan for a dual degree expand their career and graduate studies opportunities.
Program modules
The courses are:AFRS 200 (3) Introduction to Africana Studies, AFRS 300 (3) Special Topics in Africana Studies, AFRS 400 (3) Africana Studies, ACS 230 African Religions in the United States (3), ARTH 461 Art of Western Africa (3), ARTH 462 Art and Power in Africa (3), ARTH 463 Women and Art in Africa (3), ARTH 495 Special Topics in Art History (1-3), ENG 211 African-American Lit, ETHN 120 Introduction to Black Studies (3), ETHN 220 African Literature (3), ETHN 300 African American Music and Social Change (3), ETHN 302 Women of Color in US, ETHN 320 Literature of Black Nationalism (3), ETHN 340 Afro-American Cinematic Experience (3), ETHN 402 Colonial Africa, ETHN 430 Comparative Perspectives on Race and Ethnicity (3), FREN 476 Women In African Society, GEOG 347 Africa (3), GREA 250 Swahili, HDFS 107 Black Families in America, HIST 314 Black Religion and Culture (3), HIST 315 Slavery in the Americas (3), HIST 317 African Cultures and Societies (3).
Entry requirement for international students
Students must have a high school record that includes four units of English; three units each of mathematics, science and social studies; two units of a foreign language; and one unit of visual or performing arts with a cumulative grade point average. Scores of SAT, ACT and TOEFL are also required.
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Qualification
Bachelor degree
Awarding body
Bowling Green State University
Department name
College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Africana Studies
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