Minor in African Studies
Requirements for the Minor
A total of five courses, totaling a minimum of 15 credit hours, are required for the minor in African Studies, of which four must be courses with wholly African content. While there are no specific courses required for the minor, we recommend the following general plan.
Introductory Courses
Taken early in the minor, these courses provide a general framework for African Studies:
- AFS 221 (HIST 221) The Making of Modern Africa, OR
- AFS 263 (IDS 263) Introduction to African Studies, OR
- AFS 280 (ANTH 280) Anthropological Perspectives on Africa, OR
- AFS 282 (ARTHIST 282): Arts of Africa
Special Topics in African Studies
Taken at any point during the minor, this set of courses can be tailored to a particular topical or thematic interest or can cover diverse themes and topics:
- Multiple AFS courses at the 200-, 300-, or 400- level
Satisfying Minor Requirements during Study Abroad
After a semester of study abroad in Africa, you are well on your way to a minor in African Studies! Currently, Emory's study abroad programs include opportunities in Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, Mali, Morocco, Rwanda, Namibia/Botswana, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, and Uganda. Please visit the Emory College Study Abroad website for more information.
Students are encouraged to strengthen their work in African Studies by participating in study or research abroad through one of Emory's approved programs in Africa. Up to 9 semester hours of credit, or 3 courses, may be earned toward the minor in study abroad programs.
Prior to beginning a study abroad program, students must contact the Director or DUS to seek approval of courses to be taken and counted towards the African Studies minor. Students should be prepared to provide a syllabus for any courses to be counted toward the minor.