The Minor in African Studies, which is administered by the College of Social Science, is available as an elective to students who are enrolled in bachelor's degree programs at Michigan State University. Although the minor complements a number of major fields, students who plan graduate study related to Africa, who wish to pursue careers in international agencies in the United States and other countries, or who wish to work in Africa may find the minor particularly appealing. With the approval of the department and college that administer the student's degree program, the courses that are used to satisfy the requirements for the minor may also be used to satisfy the requirements for the bachelor's degree.
The Minor in African Studies provides a multidisciplinary educational experience for students who are interested in Africa. The minor is designed to help students to acquire a better understanding of diverse aspects of African environments, economies, politics, societies, and cultures.
The student's program of study for the minor must be approved in advance and in writing by the advisor for African studies in the College of Social Science.
Requirements for the Minor in African Studies
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The student must complete a minimum of 16 credits: |
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The following core course (4 credits): |
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HST |
208 |
Introduction to African History, Culture and Society |
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One of the following courses (3 or 4 credits): |
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ANP |
417 |
Introduction to Islam in Africa |
3 |
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ANP |
455 |
Archaeology of Ancient Egypt |
3 |
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GEO |
338 |
Geography of Africa |
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3 |
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GEO |
339 |
Geography of the Middle East and North Africa |
3 |
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HST |
201 |
Historical Methods and Skills |
3 |
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HST |
360 |
African History to 1800 |
3 |
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HST |
361 |
African History since 1800 |
3 |
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HST |
364 |
South Africa: From Shaka Zulu to Mandela |
3 |
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HST |
421 |
Women and Gender in Africa |
3 |
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HST |
450 |
Special Topics in African History |
3 |
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HST |
484 |
Seminar in African History (W) |
3 |
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PLS |
422 |
Seminar in Political Science (W) |
4 |
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The topic of HST 201 and PLS 422 must contain specific content pertaining to African studies and be approved by the African Studies advisor. |
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Complete at least 6 credits from the following courses (6 credits): |
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EEP |
260 |
World Food, Population and Poverty |
3 |
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ENG |
350 |
Readings in African, African-American, or African Diaspora Literature |
3 |
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HA |
271 |
African Art |
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3 |
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MC |
395 |
Cultural Dimensions of Public Affairs |
4 |
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MUS |
426 |
Music of Africa |
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2 |
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PHL |
351 |
African Philosophy |
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3 |
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RCAH |
203 |
Transcultural Relations through the Ages |
4 |
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REL |
360 |
African Religion |
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3 |
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The topic of MC 395 and RCAH 203 must contain specific content pertaining to African studies and be approved by the African Studies advisor. |
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The following course (3 credits): |
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PLS |
351 |
African Politics |
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Students are encouraged to take courses in African languages to enhance their understanding of Africa. |
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