Academics at the Center for Africana Studies at the University of Pennsylvania


	Overview Africana Studies is an interdisciplinary field of study devoted to the critical and systematic examination of the cultural, political, social, and historical experiences of peoples of the African Diaspora. The major is designed to provide students with an integrated understanding and appreciation for the African, African American, Caribbean and other African Diaspora experiences in their diverse dimensions. The major consists of courses offered in various departments and programs including Anthropology, English, Folklore, History, Linguistics, Music, Political Science, Religious Studies, Romance Languages, Sociology, Urban Studies and Women’s Studies. In addition, select courses in the Schools of Education and Nursing, and in the Annenberg and Wharton Schools may also be applied towards the major or minor. Students who wish to major or minor in Africana Studies should meet with the Director or an affiliated faculty member to design a program of study. A major or minor in Africana (AFRC) Studies can enhance one's ability to understand the social and cultural aspects of work in fields such as business, teaching, counseling, social service, medicine, and law. Students who wish to major or minor in AFRC should visit the Center for Africana Studies office for information on application procedures. The Major Program Minimum Requirement 12 cu's Students are encouraged to formulate a coherent major program based on their specific post-baccalaureate goals. All students in the major are required to take: 1 Introductory course AFRC 001* Introduction to Africana Studies 3 History courses AFRC 075* Africa Before 1800 AFRC 176 Afro-American History 1550-1876 or AFRC 177 Afro-American History 1876-Present 1 Literature couse AFRC 081 African American Literature or similar 1 Sociology course AFRC 006 Race and Ethnic Relations or similar 1 Methodology course Examples: AFRC 120/SOCI 120 Social Statistics AFRC 530/HIST 530 20th Century Afro-American Historiography AFRC 204/ANTH 303 Methods of Urban Ethnography ANTH 318 Evaluation of Community Service Progress ENGL 100 Introduction to Literary Study MUSC 070 Theory of Musicianship I SOCI 100 Introduction to Sociological Research Methods 1 Research Course Independent Study OR Service Learning Course or Internship 1 Advanced Seminar in Africana Studies AFRC 400 Seminar in Africana OR another Africana Studies Seminar 3 Concentrated courses by Geographic Region OR by Academic Discipline ( one course must be an upper level seminar) Regions of Concentration Include: Africa, the Caribbean, or Latin America. (Note: Regional Concentrations require foreign language proficiency. For example, a student concentrating on the Caribbean must demonstrate proficiency in Spanish or French, a student of Latin America in Spanish or Portuguese, and a student of Africa should master an African language.) Students are also encouraged to pursue study abroad to enhance their understanding of the Diasporic experience. Disciplines for Concentration Include: Anthropology, Art, Economics, English, Film Studies, Folklore, History, Linguistics, Music, Political Science, Religious Studies, Romance Languages, Sociology, Urban Studies and Women’s Studies. Students may also pursue individualized concentrations, with the Director’s approval. . Major Application

	The Minor The minor in Africana Studies consists of 6 courses: AFRC 001-Introduction to Africana Studies -plus five other Afro-American, African-, Caribbean-, or Latin American-centered courses. Three of these courses must be at the intermediate and/or upper level. No more than two African-, Caribbean-, or Latin American-centered courses can be used to fulfill the requirements for the minor.* Minor Application
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