A minor in African studies provides a solid foundation for careers in teaching, research and other professional work for which knowledge of Africa is essential. The faculty is composed of more than 100 members campus-wide who teach courses with African content.
Overview
Students can choose to complete a general concentration or select one of these tracks:
- Track One: Languages and Linguistics
- Track Two: Arts and Literatures
- Track Three: Culture, History and Politics
- Track Four: Environment, Resources and Development
The Center for African Studies offers semester and academic-year programs at the University of Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) and Makerere University (Uganda).
The list of approved Africa-related electives can be found on the Center for African Studies website.
Requirements, General Concentration
- Students seeking to apply UF study abroad credit toward the minor must complete one three-credit minor course in residence at UF.
- Transfer students must complete at least two three-credit minor courses in residence at UF.
- No more than three credits of 4905 coursework (Individual Work) can be used toward the minor and none of the credits can apply to the 3000-level or above elective requirement.
- Students must complete a minimum of six credits exclusive to the minor that cannot count toward the major(s) or other minors.
Required Courses
| Courses |
Credits |
|---|
AFH 2000 Africa in World History or
AFS 2002 The African Experience: An Introduction to African Studies or
HUM 2420 African Humanities |
3 |
African studies approved electives
2000-level or above |
3 |
African studies approved electives
3000-level or above |
9 |
| Total |
15 |
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