This dynamic field is shaping important questions and debates worldwide. In it, you explore the ongoing influence, connections, and differences among peoples of African descent. Through discussion-based seminars, you’ll examine Black social movements and race politics, racial ideologies and critical race theory, lived experiences and the distinctive artistic, literary, cultural practices of African-descendant peoples worldwide.
Course Requirements
Core (3 credit hours)
AFAM-200 African Americans in the Diaspora (3)
Foundation (9 credit hours)
Complete 9 credit hours from the following:
HIST-208 African-American History: to 1877 (3)
HIST-209 African-American History: 1877 to Present (3)
LIT-225 African Literature FA1 (3)
LIT-235 African-American Literature FA2 (3)
SISU-211 Civilizations of Africa FA3 (3)
Expected December 2024
Start date
September 2025
College of Arts and Sciences
4400 Massachusetts Avenue,
WASHINGTON,
District Of Columbia,
20016, United States
Applicants must have successful graduation of year 12 and completion of college preparatory curriculum with a Grade Point Average of 3.0
AU requires strong English language skills. All freshmen applicants (including U.S. citizens and U.S. Permanent Residents) can prove English proficiency by one of the following:
Internet based test (iBT) score of 85 or higher. Sub-scores for each section of the TOEFL must be 20 or higher. To be considered competitive, a 90 TOEFL iBT score or above is recommended, with each sub-score 20 or above.
IELTS (International English Language Testing System): Composite score of 6.5 or higher. Sub-scores for each section of the IELTS must be 6.0 or higher
Duolingo English Test score of 115 or higher. Each sub-score must be 105 or higher.
Pearson Test of English (PTE) score of 60 or higher
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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