African and African American Studies Courses
Please note that the frequency of course offerings below is subject to change without notice, because of changes in faculty availability, sabbaticals and leaves, and other circumstances. Please consult the latest Schedule of Classes (and supplement), myBerea, revisions to online Catalog & Student Handbook, and/or the Program Coordinator to determine if a course will be offered during a certain term or year, especially if Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) is a factor.
AFR 132
Intro to Race in America (SOC)
Prerequisite: Completion or waiver of MAT 010
Offered: Typically annually (next offered Fall 2013)
In America's last five centuries, the concept of race changed from a literary meaning about the race of humankind, toward popular folkways of seeing, describing, and categorizing individuals and groups based on pseudo-scientific explanations of physical and cultural traits associated with groups from various nations and regions. This course allows us to examine social patterns of these interracial and interethnic encounters and to analyze sociologically factors that help to maintain or change the domination or subordination established among the groups in our contemporary American society. African Americans', Appalachians', and Women's Perspective. 1 Course Credit
Offered: Typically annually (next offered Fall 2013)
In America's last five centuries, the concept of race changed from a literary meaning about the race of humankind, toward popular folkways of seeing, describing, and categorizing individuals and groups based on pseudo-scientific explanations of physical and cultural traits associated with groups from various nations and regions. This course allows us to examine social patterns of these interracial and interethnic encounters and to analyze sociologically factors that help to maintain or change the domination or subordination established among the groups in our contemporary American society. African Americans', Appalachians', and Women's Perspective. 1 Course Credit
1 Course Credit
AFR 135
Afr-Amer Women Writer(WST/ENG)
Offered: Typically alternate years (next offered Fall 2013)
How have African-American women writers coped with invisibility? How have they emerged from silence and created visions of identity and culture? This course will examine the writings of African-American women as a separate and distinct cultural group and the ways in which their writing is an expression of the culture and a historical record of its development. African Americans', Appalachians', and Women's Perspective. 1 Course Credit
How have African-American women writers coped with invisibility? How have they emerged from silence and created visions of identity and culture? This course will examine the writings of African-American women as a separate and distinct cultural group and the ways in which their writing is an expression of the culture and a historical record of its development. African Americans', Appalachians', and Women's Perspective. 1 Course Credit
1 Course Credit
AFR 136
Afr. Traditinal Religion(REL)
Offered: Typically, alternate years.
An introduction to African traditional religion within its cultural contexts and its interactions with Christianity, Islam, and other worldviews in Africa. The course studies the nature and structure of African traditional cultures and religion. The course includes both theoretical and experiential approaches to understanding the religious and cultural traditions of the African continent, particularly Sub-Saharan Africa. Through the following topics, the course explores various facets of African traditional religion: its characteristics and sources, social organization and groupings, practices, rituals, philosophies, texts, symbols, world-views, concepts of sacred reality, basic values, religious leadership (such as, priesthood), the roles of women, understanding of mystical forces, religious experience, divination, ethics, death, and afterlife. The course also examines the influence of African traditional religion on Islam and Christianity in Africa, on the one hand, and forms that African traditional religion have taken in modern and contemporary Africa, as well as in communities of the African diaspora, on the other hand. This course provides a broader context for understanding the African diaspora as it appears among African Americans in the United States. Religion Perspective and International (Non-Western) Perspective.
1 Course Credit
An introduction to African traditional religion within its cultural contexts and its interactions with Christianity, Islam, and other worldviews in Africa. The course studies the nature and structure of African traditional cultures and religion. The course includes both theoretical and experiential approaches to understanding the religious and cultural traditions of the African continent, particularly Sub-Saharan Africa. Through the following topics, the course explores various facets of African traditional religion: its characteristics and sources, social organization and groupings, practices, rituals, philosophies, texts, symbols, world-views, concepts of sacred reality, basic values, religious leadership (such as, priesthood), the roles of women, understanding of mystical forces, religious experience, divination, ethics, death, and afterlife. The course also examines the influence of African traditional religion on Islam and Christianity in Africa, on the one hand, and forms that African traditional religion have taken in modern and contemporary Africa, as well as in communities of the African diaspora, on the other hand. This course provides a broader context for understanding the African diaspora as it appears among African Americans in the United States. Religion Perspective and International (Non-Western) Perspective.
1 Course Credit
1 Course Credit
AFR 138
Black Music Ensemble(MUS 135)
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
Offered: Typically Fall and Spring terms
Open to all Berea students, this ensemble specializes in the performance of African-American sacred music, particularly spirituals and gospel music. The ensemble meets twice weekly for one-and-one-half hours. Regular attendance is required at all rehearsals and performances including annual Fall and Spring concerts, as well as several other programs each term. Membership by permission of instructor after audition. May be repeated for credit. Course Fee: $15 (for transportation and robe cleaning). 1/4 Course Credit
Offered: Typically Fall and Spring terms
Open to all Berea students, this ensemble specializes in the performance of African-American sacred music, particularly spirituals and gospel music. The ensemble meets twice weekly for one-and-one-half hours. Regular attendance is required at all rehearsals and performances including annual Fall and Spring concerts, as well as several other programs each term. Membership by permission of instructor after audition. May be repeated for credit. Course Fee: $15 (for transportation and robe cleaning). 1/4 Course Credit
1/4 Course Credit
AFR 141
African-American Lit (ENG)
Offered: Typically alternate years (offered Fall 2012)
Representative selections from fiction, poetry, and nonfiction prose of African-American authors from slavery to the present. Focus on historical and social conditions reflected in the works and relationships between African-American literature and other American literary movements. African Americans', Appalachians', and Women's Perspective and Int'l Non-Western Perspective. 1 Course Credit
Representative selections from fiction, poetry, and nonfiction prose of African-American authors from slavery to the present. Focus on historical and social conditions reflected in the works and relationships between African-American literature and other American literary movements. African Americans', Appalachians', and Women's Perspective and Int'l Non-Western Perspective. 1 Course Credit
1 Course Credit
AFR 165
Intro to Afr-Amer History(HIS)
Offered: Typically Fall and Spring terms
This course surveys the formation of African American cultural identity from the early National period to the present. This course will touch upon major formative events in African American history: slavery, the early formation of African American cultural institutions, the reconstruction of African American life after slavery, northern migration during the World Wars, the civil rights and black power movements of the 1950s and 1960s, and urbanization and class structure in the 1980s and 1990s. Western History Perspective and African Americans', Appalachians', and Women's Perspective. 1 Course Credit
This course surveys the formation of African American cultural identity from the early National period to the present. This course will touch upon major formative events in African American history: slavery, the early formation of African American cultural institutions, the reconstruction of African American life after slavery, northern migration during the World Wars, the civil rights and black power movements of the 1950s and 1960s, and urbanization and class structure in the 1980s and 1990s. Western History Perspective and African Americans', Appalachians', and Women's Perspective. 1 Course Credit
1 Course Credit
AFR 186
Special Topics
Prerequisites: Determined by instructor
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course designed to meet the particular interests of student and faculty. Topics vary from year to year. See course description in the "Schedule of Classes."
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course designed to meet the particular interests of student and faculty. Topics vary from year to year. See course description in the "Schedule of Classes."
1/2 to 1 Course Credit
AFR 202
Women & Afr Amer-Pol(WGS/PSC)
Prerequisite: GSTR 210
Offered: Typically every Fall Term
A study of the participation of women and African Americans in the American political process. Theories of representative democracy and an introduction to the historical struggles for equal rights provide a context for the investigation of contemporary electoral politics, governance, grassroots politics, and public policy. Students examine the progress of women and African American candidates, and of related public policy issues, throughout the current election and its immediate aftermath. African Americans', Appalachians', and Women's Perspective. NOTE: In order to receive African and African American Studies or Women's and Gender Studies major or minor credit, the student's major project must focus on African Americans or women, respectively. 1 Course Credit
Offered: Typically every Fall Term
A study of the participation of women and African Americans in the American political process. Theories of representative democracy and an introduction to the historical struggles for equal rights provide a context for the investigation of contemporary electoral politics, governance, grassroots politics, and public policy. Students examine the progress of women and African American candidates, and of related public policy issues, throughout the current election and its immediate aftermath. African Americans', Appalachians', and Women's Perspective. NOTE: In order to receive African and African American Studies or Women's and Gender Studies major or minor credit, the student's major project must focus on African Americans or women, respectively. 1 Course Credit
1 Course Credit
AFR 204
African Amer Intellect Thought
Prerequisite: GSTR 110
Offered: Typically every Fall Term
This course will examine, assess, and evaluate the intellectual arguments of African American leaders, thinkers, and activitists from the Holocaust of enslavement to the contemporary era of legal desegregation and beyond. This course is an elective for African and African American Studies majors and minors. However, it does not fulfill the African American Appalachian, and Women's perspective. 1 Course Credit
Offered: Typically every Fall Term
This course will examine, assess, and evaluate the intellectual arguments of African American leaders, thinkers, and activitists from the Holocaust of enslavement to the contemporary era of legal desegregation and beyond. This course is an elective for African and African American Studies majors and minors. However, it does not fulfill the African American Appalachian, and Women's perspective. 1 Course Credit
1 Course Credit
AFR 212
Lit-Caribbean Women(ENG/WST)
Prerequisite: GSTR 210
Offered: Typically alternate years (next offered 2013-2014)
This course is an exploration of voices of women in the Caribbean. We will read works by writers from the Anglo-Caribbean, French Caribbean, and Hispanic Caribbean. These writers represent the islands of Jamaica, Cuba, Guadalupe, Haiti, the Dominican Republic, and Barbados. Their works investigate issues of racial configuration, relationships between women, politics, colonialism and post-colonialism, and the creation of the island space. We will look at the long, turbulent history of the island of Hispaniola from the perspective of both the Haitian and Dominican, the complex history of each of these island nations, and other important topics. African Americans', Appalachians', and Women's Perspective and World Culture (Non-Western) component of the International Perspective. 1 Course Credit
Offered: Typically alternate years (next offered 2013-2014)
This course is an exploration of voices of women in the Caribbean. We will read works by writers from the Anglo-Caribbean, French Caribbean, and Hispanic Caribbean. These writers represent the islands of Jamaica, Cuba, Guadalupe, Haiti, the Dominican Republic, and Barbados. Their works investigate issues of racial configuration, relationships between women, politics, colonialism and post-colonialism, and the creation of the island space. We will look at the long, turbulent history of the island of Hispaniola from the perspective of both the Haitian and Dominican, the complex history of each of these island nations, and other important topics. African Americans', Appalachians', and Women's Perspective and World Culture (Non-Western) component of the International Perspective. 1 Course Credit
1 Course Credit
AFR 222
Intro to African-Amer Studies
Prerequisite: GSTR 110 (or waiver)
Offered: Typically annually
With an emphasis on the humanities and social sciences, this interdisciplinary course provides an opportunity for students to evaluate the historical contributions and contemporary status of African-Americans. Beginning with an historical overview, the course surveys the following topics: social institutions, creative productions, political economy and social class, personal identity and ethnicity, and contemporary status. African Americans', Appalachians', and Women's Perspective. 1 Course Credit
Offered: Typically annually
With an emphasis on the humanities and social sciences, this interdisciplinary course provides an opportunity for students to evaluate the historical contributions and contemporary status of African-Americans. Beginning with an historical overview, the course surveys the following topics: social institutions, creative productions, political economy and social class, personal identity and ethnicity, and contemporary status. African Americans', Appalachians', and Women's Perspective. 1 Course Credit
1 Course Credit
AFR 225
Envr Justice(SENS/APS/PSJ/WGS)
Prerequisite: GSTR 210
Offered: Typically alternate years (next offered Spring 2013)
This course is an introduction to the study of Environmental Justice and issues associated with access to, and equitable sharing of, the products of a healthy environment, including clean water and air, healthy food, non-toxic communities, and environmental security. The history of the environmental-justice movement beginning with its foundations in the Civil Rights and Environmental movements will be studied, followed by a survey and analysis of current issues of environmental justice, particularly in relation to minority and poor communities in the United States and worldwide. Emphasis is placed on the role of women and African Americans as participants in the environmental-justice movement, and the analysis of environmental-justice issues in Appalachia. African Americans', Appalachians', and Women's Perspective. 1 Course Credit
Offered: Typically alternate years (next offered Spring 2013)
This course is an introduction to the study of Environmental Justice and issues associated with access to, and equitable sharing of, the products of a healthy environment, including clean water and air, healthy food, non-toxic communities, and environmental security. The history of the environmental-justice movement beginning with its foundations in the Civil Rights and Environmental movements will be studied, followed by a survey and analysis of current issues of environmental justice, particularly in relation to minority and poor communities in the United States and worldwide. Emphasis is placed on the role of women and African Americans as participants in the environmental-justice movement, and the analysis of environmental-justice issues in Appalachia. African Americans', Appalachians', and Women's Perspective. 1 Course Credit
1 Course Credit
AFR 230
African Amer-Appalachia(APS)
Prerequisite: GSTR 110 (or waiver)
Offered: Typically alternate years (next offered Spring 2013)
This course explores the social, political, economic, and cultural experiences of African Americans in Southern Appalachia from the beginning of European settlement to the contemporary era. The course engages students in developing an understanding of the historical experiences of African Americans in Appalachia, the discussion of issues such as the images and stereotypes of Appalachians and African Americans, and the examination of migratory patterns, education, labor organization, and religion. The course places special emphasis upon the interaction and convergence of a distinctly Appalachian experience among African Americans from the region. The course studies traditional themes in Appalachian Studies within the context of African American racial experiences. African Americans', Appalachians', and Women's Perspective. 1 Course Credit
Offered: Typically alternate years (next offered Spring 2013)
This course explores the social, political, economic, and cultural experiences of African Americans in Southern Appalachia from the beginning of European settlement to the contemporary era. The course engages students in developing an understanding of the historical experiences of African Americans in Appalachia, the discussion of issues such as the images and stereotypes of Appalachians and African Americans, and the examination of migratory patterns, education, labor organization, and religion. The course places special emphasis upon the interaction and convergence of a distinctly Appalachian experience among African Americans from the region. The course studies traditional themes in Appalachian Studies within the context of African American racial experiences. African Americans', Appalachians', and Women's Perspective. 1 Course Credit
1 Course Credit
AFR 231
African Amer Rel Traditions
Prerequisite: GSTR 110 (or waiver)
Offered: Typically alternate years (next offered term yet to be determined)
An introduction to religious traditions within the African American community. Presents overviews and analyses of these traditions from their African root to the present. Particular attention is given to the development of thought, ethics, and theology for survival, nurturing, and 'meaning-making' that African American religious communities pass down from generation to generation. 1 Course Credit
Offered: Typically alternate years (next offered term yet to be determined)
An introduction to religious traditions within the African American community. Presents overviews and analyses of these traditions from their African root to the present. Particular attention is given to the development of thought, ethics, and theology for survival, nurturing, and 'meaning-making' that African American religious communities pass down from generation to generation. 1 Course Credit
1 Course Credit
AFR 234
Afr-Amer Mus:Overview(MUS)
Prerequisite: GSTR 110 (or waiver)
Offered: Typically every Spring Term
The study of African-American music and musicians within the general framework of American society, tracing the development of the music from its African origins to its impact upon and fusion with American music and culture. Although the main focus will be placed upon music indigenous to African-American culture, study will encompass significant African-American musicians in the European classical music tradition. Arts Perspective and African Americans', Appalachians', Women's Perspective. 1 Course Credit
Offered: Typically every Spring Term
The study of African-American music and musicians within the general framework of American society, tracing the development of the music from its African origins to its impact upon and fusion with American music and culture. Although the main focus will be placed upon music indigenous to African-American culture, study will encompass significant African-American musicians in the European classical music tradition. Arts Perspective and African Americans', Appalachians', Women's Perspective. 1 Course Credit
1 Course Credit
AFR 260
Survey of African His (HIS)
Prerequisite: GSTR 110 (or waiver)
Offered: Typically annually
A survey of African history from the ancient period to the late 20th century. Although the major concentration is upon 'Sub-Saharan Africa' and the effects of the enslavement trade and colonialism, the course does provide a brief discussion of significant continent-wide highlights from the ancient and medieval periods. The history of Africa's independence movements and the post-independence era also are addressed. World Culture (Non-Western) component of the International Perspective. 1 Course Credit
Offered: Typically annually
A survey of African history from the ancient period to the late 20th century. Although the major concentration is upon 'Sub-Saharan Africa' and the effects of the enslavement trade and colonialism, the course does provide a brief discussion of significant continent-wide highlights from the ancient and medieval periods. The history of Africa's independence movements and the post-independence era also are addressed. World Culture (Non-Western) component of the International Perspective. 1 Course Credit
1 Course Credit
AFR 286
Special Topics
Prerequisites: Determined by instructor
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course designed to meet the particular interests of student and faculty. Topics vary from year to year. See course description in the "Schedule of Classes."
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course designed to meet the particular interests of student and faculty. Topics vary from year to year. See course description in the "Schedule of Classes."
1/2 to 1 Course Credit
AFR 305
Interracial Communication(COM)
Prerequisite: GSTR 210 or permission of instructor
Offered: Typically alternate years (next offered Spring 2013)
An examination of the role of communication in the construction of race as a basis for similarity/difference; the ways that communication about race form a basis for individual, cultural, and national identities; and theories about interracial and intercultural communication. Considers communicative dynamics of interracial conflict, friendships, intimate relationships, families, and work relationships through readings, discussion, writing- and research-based assignments, and media examples. NOTE: Noncredit for students who completed COM 386: Interracial Communication in Spring 2009. 1 Course Credit
Offered: Typically alternate years (next offered Spring 2013)
An examination of the role of communication in the construction of race as a basis for similarity/difference; the ways that communication about race form a basis for individual, cultural, and national identities; and theories about interracial and intercultural communication. Considers communicative dynamics of interracial conflict, friendships, intimate relationships, families, and work relationships through readings, discussion, writing- and research-based assignments, and media examples. NOTE: Noncredit for students who completed COM 386: Interracial Communication in Spring 2009. 1 Course Credit
1 Course Credit
AFR 350
Sem in Afr & Afr-Amer Std
Prerequisites: AFR 222, AFR/HIS 165 (or concurrent enrollment) and junior status (or permission of instructor)
Offered: Typically every year according to programmatic needs
Utilizing primary and secondary source material with special attention to the United States, students will examine the African experience in the Americas from the 14th century to the present. Movements, periods, events and individuals who represent major social, economic, and political African American thought will be surveyed. Although this course will focus primarily on the African experience in the Americas, which includes the Caribbean, attention will also focus on the major movements for social and political justice on the continent of Africa, and the major influences on these movements. This will also include a culminating experience which allows students to demonstrate mastery of the theories, concepts, and issues central to the field of African and African American Studies. For juniors, this will result in either a research paper or group project. 1 Course Credit
Offered: Typically every year according to programmatic needs
Utilizing primary and secondary source material with special attention to the United States, students will examine the African experience in the Americas from the 14th century to the present. Movements, periods, events and individuals who represent major social, economic, and political African American thought will be surveyed. Although this course will focus primarily on the African experience in the Americas, which includes the Caribbean, attention will also focus on the major movements for social and political justice on the continent of Africa, and the major influences on these movements. This will also include a culminating experience which allows students to demonstrate mastery of the theories, concepts, and issues central to the field of African and African American Studies. For juniors, this will result in either a research paper or group project. 1 Course Credit
1 Course Credit
AFR 356
Sem-African-Amer History (HIS)
Prerequisites: HIS 161 and 162; or AFR/HIS 165
Offered: Typically every other year according to programmatic needs
Through examination of a key period in African American history, students will develop a deeper appreciation of this history and a better understanding of sources and methodologies historians use to analyze past human experiences. By reading key primary and secondary materials, students will develop an understanding of the way cultural, social, economic, and political issues interact to shape the period. May be repeated for credit, provided the topic differs from that previously studied. NOTE: Certain sections of this course may be approved to meet Perspective Areas in the General Education Program. Check the Schedule of Courses for term-specific information. African Americans', Appalachians', Women's Perspective and Western History Perspective. 1 Course Credit
Offered: Typically every other year according to programmatic needs
Through examination of a key period in African American history, students will develop a deeper appreciation of this history and a better understanding of sources and methodologies historians use to analyze past human experiences. By reading key primary and secondary materials, students will develop an understanding of the way cultural, social, economic, and political issues interact to shape the period. May be repeated for credit, provided the topic differs from that previously studied. NOTE: Certain sections of this course may be approved to meet Perspective Areas in the General Education Program. Check the Schedule of Courses for term-specific information. African Americans', Appalachians', Women's Perspective and Western History Perspective. 1 Course Credit
1 Course Credit
AFR 386
Special Topics
Prerequisites: Determined by instructor
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course designed to meet the particular interests of student and faculty. Topics vary from year to year. See course description in the "Schedule of Classes."
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course designed to meet the particular interests of student and faculty. Topics vary from year to year. See course description in the "Schedule of Classes."
1/2 to 1 Course Credit
AFR 390A
Independent Study
Prerequisite: Sophomore or junior standing for 390; senior standing for 490
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course initiated, directed, and organized by the student and the faculty sponsor. Course proposals must meet the guidelines and approval of the Academic Department or Interdisciplinary Program in which the study will be conducted. A detailed information sheet is available in the Student Self-Service room (101 Lincoln), which includes the form to complete if seeking Active Learning Experience (ALE) credit. A course syllabus must be submitted with the Chairperson or Director’s approval before the course can be registered. Those approved as ALE will be registered as 390/490A; others will be 390/490B.
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course initiated, directed, and organized by the student and the faculty sponsor. Course proposals must meet the guidelines and approval of the Academic Department or Interdisciplinary Program in which the study will be conducted. A detailed information sheet is available in the Student Self-Service room (101 Lincoln), which includes the form to complete if seeking Active Learning Experience (ALE) credit. A course syllabus must be submitted with the Chairperson or Director’s approval before the course can be registered. Those approved as ALE will be registered as 390/490A; others will be 390/490B.
1 Course Credit
AFR 390B
Independent Study w/o ALE
Prerequisite: Sophomore or junior standing for 390; senior standing for 490
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course initiated, directed, and organized by the student and the faculty sponsor. Course proposals must meet the guidelines and approval of the Academic Department or Interdisciplinary Program in which the study will be conducted. A detailed information sheet is available in the Student Self-Service room (101 Lincoln), which includes the form to complete if seeking Active Learning Experience (ALE) credit. A course syllabus must be submitted with the Chairperson or Director’s approval before the course can be registered. Those approved as ALE will be registered as 390/490A; others will be 390/490B.
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course initiated, directed, and organized by the student and the faculty sponsor. Course proposals must meet the guidelines and approval of the Academic Department or Interdisciplinary Program in which the study will be conducted. A detailed information sheet is available in the Student Self-Service room (101 Lincoln), which includes the form to complete if seeking Active Learning Experience (ALE) credit. A course syllabus must be submitted with the Chairperson or Director’s approval before the course can be registered. Those approved as ALE will be registered as 390/490A; others will be 390/490B.
1 Course Credit
AFR 395
Internship
Prerequisite: Sophomore, junior, or senior standing
Offered: Typically every term
An experiential learning experience individually designed for students with a special academic interest requiring integration of classroom learning with practical experience. Includes on-campus seminars with academic sponsors, as well as non-classroom experience. One to 3 course credits in one regular term; 1.5 course credits in Summer One Term; or 1 to 2 course credits in Summer Two Term may be taken in Internships. Requires the approval of two faculty sponsors and the Program assumes the responsibility for determining credit allowance. The Coordinator of Internships gives final approval for Internship proposals. All Internships meet the Active Learning Experience (ALE) requirement.
Offered: Typically every term
An experiential learning experience individually designed for students with a special academic interest requiring integration of classroom learning with practical experience. Includes on-campus seminars with academic sponsors, as well as non-classroom experience. One to 3 course credits in one regular term; 1.5 course credits in Summer One Term; or 1 to 2 course credits in Summer Two Term may be taken in Internships. Requires the approval of two faculty sponsors and the Program assumes the responsibility for determining credit allowance. The Coordinator of Internships gives final approval for Internship proposals. All Internships meet the Active Learning Experience (ALE) requirement.
1 to 3 Course Credits
AFR 397A
Team Initiated Study
Prerequisite: Sophomore or junior standing for 397; senior standing for 497
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course initiated, directed, and organized by the student and the faculty sponsor. Course proposals must meet the guidelines and approval of the Academic Department or Interdisciplinary Program in which the study will be conducted. A detailed information sheet is available in the Student Self-Service room (101 Lincoln), which includes the form to complete if seeking Active Learning Experience (ALE) credit. A course syllabus must be submitted with the Chairperson or Director’s approval before the course can be registered. Those approved as ALE will be registered as 397/497A; others will be 397/497B.
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course initiated, directed, and organized by the student and the faculty sponsor. Course proposals must meet the guidelines and approval of the Academic Department or Interdisciplinary Program in which the study will be conducted. A detailed information sheet is available in the Student Self-Service room (101 Lincoln), which includes the form to complete if seeking Active Learning Experience (ALE) credit. A course syllabus must be submitted with the Chairperson or Director’s approval before the course can be registered. Those approved as ALE will be registered as 397/497A; others will be 397/497B.
1 Course Credit
AFR 397B
Team Initiated Study w/o ALE
Prerequisite: Sophomore or junior standing for 397; senior standing for 497
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course initiated, directed, and organized by the student and the faculty sponsor. Course proposals must meet the guidelines and approval of the Academic Department or Interdisciplinary Program in which the study will be conducted. A detailed information sheet is available in the Student Self-Service room (101 Lincoln), which includes the form to complete if seeking Active Learning Experience (ALE) credit. A course syllabus must be submitted with the Chairperson or Director’s approval before the course can be registered. Those approved as ALE will be registered as 397/497A; others will be 397/497B.
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course initiated, directed, and organized by the student and the faculty sponsor. Course proposals must meet the guidelines and approval of the Academic Department or Interdisciplinary Program in which the study will be conducted. A detailed information sheet is available in the Student Self-Service room (101 Lincoln), which includes the form to complete if seeking Active Learning Experience (ALE) credit. A course syllabus must be submitted with the Chairperson or Director’s approval before the course can be registered. Those approved as ALE will be registered as 397/497A; others will be 397/497B.
1 Course Credit
AFR 398
Directed Study
Prerequisites: Will vary, but always will include permission of instructor
Offered: Typically on a limited basis as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course organized and directed by faculty and approved by the Program Director or Department Chairperson to meet the particular interests and/or needs of specific students.
Offered: Typically on a limited basis as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course organized and directed by faculty and approved by the Program Director or Department Chairperson to meet the particular interests and/or needs of specific students.
1 Course Credit
AFR 450
Sem in Afr & Afr-Amer Std II
Prerequisites: AFR 222, AFR/HIS 165 and Senior Status or permission of instructor
Offered: Typically every fall according to programmatic needs
Utilizing primary and secondary source material with special attention to the United States, students will examine the African experience in the Americas from the 14th century to the present. Movements, periods, events and individuals who represent major social, economic, and political African American thought will be surveyed. This will include a culminating experience which allows students to demonstrate mastery of the theories, concepts, and issues central to the field of African and African American Studies. For seniors, this will be formulated in consultation with the professor. Students will be encouraged to investigate novel areas of research and inquiry. This will be the capstone course for AFR majors. 1 Course Credit
Offered: Typically every fall according to programmatic needs
Utilizing primary and secondary source material with special attention to the United States, students will examine the African experience in the Americas from the 14th century to the present. Movements, periods, events and individuals who represent major social, economic, and political African American thought will be surveyed. This will include a culminating experience which allows students to demonstrate mastery of the theories, concepts, and issues central to the field of African and African American Studies. For seniors, this will be formulated in consultation with the professor. Students will be encouraged to investigate novel areas of research and inquiry. This will be the capstone course for AFR majors. 1 Course Credit
1 Course Credit
AFR 486
Special Topics
Prerequisites: Determined by instructor
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course designed to meet the particular interests of student and faculty. Topics vary from year to year. See course description in the "Schedule of Classes."
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course designed to meet the particular interests of student and faculty. Topics vary from year to year. See course description in the "Schedule of Classes."
1/2 to 1 Course Credit
AFR 490A
Independent Study
Prerequisite: Sophomore or junior standing for 390; senior standing for 490
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course initiated, directed, and organized by the student and the faculty sponsor. Course proposals must meet the guidelines and approval of the Academic Department or Interdisciplinary Program in which the study will be conducted. A detailed information sheet is available in the Student Self-Service room (101 Lincoln), which includes the form to complete if seeking Active Learning Experience (ALE) credit. A course syllabus must be submitted with the Chairperson or Director’s approval before the course can be registered. Those approved as ALE will be registered as 390/490A; others will be 390/490B.
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course initiated, directed, and organized by the student and the faculty sponsor. Course proposals must meet the guidelines and approval of the Academic Department or Interdisciplinary Program in which the study will be conducted. A detailed information sheet is available in the Student Self-Service room (101 Lincoln), which includes the form to complete if seeking Active Learning Experience (ALE) credit. A course syllabus must be submitted with the Chairperson or Director’s approval before the course can be registered. Those approved as ALE will be registered as 390/490A; others will be 390/490B.
1 Course Credit
AFR 490B
Independent Study w/o ALE
Prerequisite: Sophomore or junior standing for 390; senior standing for 490
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course initiated, directed, and organized by the student and the faculty sponsor. Course proposals must meet the guidelines and approval of the Academic Department or Interdisciplinary Program in which the study will be conducted. A detailed information sheet is available in the Student Self-Service room (101 Lincoln), which includes the form to complete if seeking Active Learning Experience (ALE) credit. A course syllabus must be submitted with the Chairperson or Director’s approval before the course can be registered. Those approved as ALE will be registered as 390/490A; others will be 390/490B.
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course initiated, directed, and organized by the student and the faculty sponsor. Course proposals must meet the guidelines and approval of the Academic Department or Interdisciplinary Program in which the study will be conducted. A detailed information sheet is available in the Student Self-Service room (101 Lincoln), which includes the form to complete if seeking Active Learning Experience (ALE) credit. A course syllabus must be submitted with the Chairperson or Director’s approval before the course can be registered. Those approved as ALE will be registered as 390/490A; others will be 390/490B.
1 Course Credit
AFR 495
Internship
Prerequisite: Sophomore, junior, or senior standing
Offered: Typically every term
An experiential learning experience individually designed for students with a special academic interest requiring integration of classroom learning with practical experience. Includes on-campus seminars with academic sponsors, as well as non-classroom experience. One to 3 course credits in one regular term; 1.5 course credits in Summer One Term; or 1 to 2 course credits in Summer Two Term may be taken in Internships. Requires the approval of two faculty sponsors and the Program assumes the responsibility for determining credit allowance. The Coordinator of Internships gives final approval for Internship proposals. All Internships meet the Active Learning Experience (ALE) requirement.
Offered: Typically every term
An experiential learning experience individually designed for students with a special academic interest requiring integration of classroom learning with practical experience. Includes on-campus seminars with academic sponsors, as well as non-classroom experience. One to 3 course credits in one regular term; 1.5 course credits in Summer One Term; or 1 to 2 course credits in Summer Two Term may be taken in Internships. Requires the approval of two faculty sponsors and the Program assumes the responsibility for determining credit allowance. The Coordinator of Internships gives final approval for Internship proposals. All Internships meet the Active Learning Experience (ALE) requirement.
1 to 3 Course Credits
AFR 497A
Team Initiated Study
Prerequisite: Sophomore or junior standing for 397; senior standing for 497
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course initiated, directed, and organized by the student and the faculty sponsor. Course proposals must meet the guidelines and approval of the Academic Department or Interdisciplinary Program in which the study will be conducted. A detailed information sheet is available in the Student Self-Service room (101 Lincoln), which includes the form to complete if seeking Active Learning Experience (ALE) credit. A course syllabus must be submitted with the Chairperson or Director’s approval before the course can be registered. Those approved as ALE will be registered as 397/497A; others will be 397/497B.
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course initiated, directed, and organized by the student and the faculty sponsor. Course proposals must meet the guidelines and approval of the Academic Department or Interdisciplinary Program in which the study will be conducted. A detailed information sheet is available in the Student Self-Service room (101 Lincoln), which includes the form to complete if seeking Active Learning Experience (ALE) credit. A course syllabus must be submitted with the Chairperson or Director’s approval before the course can be registered. Those approved as ALE will be registered as 397/497A; others will be 397/497B.
1 Course Credit
AFR 497B
Team Initiated Study w/o ALE
Prerequisite: Sophomore or junior standing for 397; senior standing for 497
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course initiated, directed, and organized by the student and the faculty sponsor. Course proposals must meet the guidelines and approval of the Academic Department or Interdisciplinary Program in which the study will be conducted. A detailed information sheet is available in the Student Self-Service room (101 Lincoln), which includes the form to complete if seeking Active Learning Experience (ALE) credit. A course syllabus must be submitted with the Chairperson or Director’s approval before the course can be registered. Those approved as ALE will be registered as 397/497A; others will be 397/497B.
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course initiated, directed, and organized by the student and the faculty sponsor. Course proposals must meet the guidelines and approval of the Academic Department or Interdisciplinary Program in which the study will be conducted. A detailed information sheet is available in the Student Self-Service room (101 Lincoln), which includes the form to complete if seeking Active Learning Experience (ALE) credit. A course syllabus must be submitted with the Chairperson or Director’s approval before the course can be registered. Those approved as ALE will be registered as 397/497A; others will be 397/497B.
1 Course Credit
AFR 498
Directed Study
Prerequisites: Will vary, but always will include permission of instructor
Offered: Typically on a limited basis as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course organized and directed by faculty and approved by the Program Director or Department Chairperson to meet the particular interests and/or needs of specific students.
Offered: Typically on a limited basis as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course organized and directed by faculty and approved by the Program Director or Department Chairperson to meet the particular interests and/or needs of specific students.
1 Course Credit
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