The African-American Studies program’s mission closely resembles that of the university, emphasizing exceptional teaching, outstanding scholarly research and service to the campus and the larger Gainesville community. The primary emphasis is to educate students about the theories and methodologies pertaining to the study of African-Americans. Students will be able to compare and contrast the experiences of people of African descent in the U.S. to those in the wider African Diaspora. They also will learn through participation in community-service activities. Program graduates will develop the academic, scholarly and experiential skills needed to succeed at the next level of study in the field, for they will be well-trained in critical thinking, analysis and effective communication.
Additional Major Information
Before Graduating Students Must
- Satisfactory evaluation of paper written for the African-American Studies approved topic, graded according to department rubric.
- Complete requirements for the baccalaureate degree, as determined by faculty.
Skills Students will Acquire in the Major (SLOs)
- Identify, describe and explain the theories in African American Studies and the African Diaspora.
- Examine social issues of concern to African Americans.
- Effectively articulate ideas in speech and in writing.
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Curriculum Map
I = Introduced; R = Reinforced; A = Assessed
| Courses |
Content |
Critical Thinking |
Communication |
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|
SLO 1 |
SLO 2 |
SLO 3 |
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| AFA 2000 |
I, R, A |
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| AFA 3110 |
I, R, A |
R, A |
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| AFA 3240 |
R, A |
R, A |
R, A |
| AFA 3332 |
R, A |
R, A |
R, A |
| AFA 3350 |
R, A |
R, A |
R, A |
| AFA 4936 |
R, A |
R, A |
R, A |
| AFA 4937 |
R, A |
R, A |
R, A |
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Assessment Types
- Assignments
- Exams
- Papers
- Oral presentations
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