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Africana Studies

African Studies - Minor

The African Studies minor provides a broad familiarity with African history, culture and contemporary problems. Study in this program may be coordinated with relevant language study through Pan-African Studies.

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Minor in African Studies

Kent State University's Minor in African Studies offers students a comprehensive exploration of the diverse cultures, histories, and societies of the African continent. This program provides insights into key issues such as historical developments, social dynamics, and contemporary challenges facing African nations. By integrating interdisciplinary perspectives from fields such as history, political science, and cultural studies, the minor equips students with a nuanced understanding of Africa's rich heritage and current realities. Designed to complement various major fields, the minor prepares students to engage thoughtfully with African-related topics in academic, professional, and global contexts.

Program Information for African Studies - Minor

Coursework
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Program Requirements

Minor Requirements

Minor Requirements
Minor Electives, choose from the following:18
AFS 10101
ELEMENTARY KISWAHILI I
AFS 10102
ELEMENTARY KISWAHILI II
AFS 15200
INTRODUCTION TO WEST AFRICAN CULTURES
AFS 22200
INTRODUCTION TO THE AFRICAN ARTS
AFS 25200
EAST AFRICAN-KISWAHILI CULTURES
AFS 32050
AFRICAN LITERATURES (DIVG)
AFS 33200
ANCIENT AFRICAN CIVILIZATIONS
AFS 34000
INTRODUCTION TO AFRICAN WORLD VIEW (DIVG)
AFS 34100
ISLAMIC WEST AFRICA
AFS 35200
AFRICAN SOCIAL AND POLITICAL SYSTEMS
AFS 37020
THE MODEL AFRICAN UNION (ELR)
AFS 37100
AFRICANA WOMEN’S LITERATURE (DIVG)
AFS 44095
SPECIAL TOPICS IN CONTEMPORARY AFRICA
ANTH 48150
RELIGION: A SEARCH FOR A MEANING
ANTH 48212
KINSHIP AND SOCIAL ORGANIZATION (DIVG)
ARAB 11101
ELEMENTARY ARABIC I
ARAB 11102
ELEMENTARY ARABIC II
ARTH 42025
ART OF WEST AFRICA (DIVG)
ECON 42075
INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC RELATIONS
ECON 42076
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
GEOG 31070
POPULATION AND THE ENVIRONMENT
GEOG 37040
GEOGRAPHY OF AFRICA (DIVG)
GEOG 41073
CONSERVATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES
GEOG 44010
GEOGRAPHIES OF GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT
HIST 31130
HISTORY OF PRE-COLONIAL AFRICA TO 1880
HIST 31131
HISTORY OF COLONIAL AFRICA, 1880-1994
MCLS 30420
FOREIGN LANGUAGES AND CULTURE STUDIES
MUS 42111
AFRICAN MUSIC AND CULTURES
POL 30540
AFRICAN POLITICS (DIVG)
POL 30840
NONGOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS
POL 40530
POLITICS OF WAR
POL 40560
HUMAN RIGHTS AND SOCIAL JUSTICE (DIVG)
Minimum Total Credit Hours:18

Graduation Requirements

Minimum Minor GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.000 2.000
  • Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be upper-division coursework (30000 and 40000 level).
  • Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be outside of the course requirements for any major or other minor the student is pursuing.
  • Minimum 50 percent of the total credit hours for the minor must be taken at Kent State (in residence).
Admissions for African Studies - Minor

Admission Requirements

Admission to a minor is open to students declared in a bachelor’s degree, the A.A.B. or A.A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree (not Individualized Program major). Students declared only in the A.A. or A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree in Individualized Program may not declare a minor. Students may not pursue a minor and a major in the same discipline.

Program Delivery
  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Kent Campus
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