Africa/African American Studies Minor

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Minor Only

The mission of the Africa and African American Studies (AAAS) program at Rollins College is to foster an awareness of the contributions and impact of people of African descent on the western hemisphere and a greater understanding of the complexity linked to the global African Diaspora.

Minor Requirements

Six (6) courses, including two (2) core courses, three (3) electives, (two (2) of which must be at the 300-level) and a senior independent study capstone with a significant community engagement component.

Core Courses (2 courses)

Two courses, one from Group A (non-US topics) and one from Group B.

One from Group A:
ANT 200 - Cultural Anthropology
ARH 145 - Introduction to African Art
ENGW 140 - Composition: Writing about Selected Topics
REL 219 - Islam: Religion and Society
SE 220 - Global Development Challenges and Opportunities
One from Group B:
CMC 150 - Topics in Media and Cultural Studies
(Topics vary. Contact program director for list of approved topics.)
ECO 135 - The Global Economy
HIS 140 - African-American History Pre-Civil War
HIS 141 - African-American History Post-Civil War
MUS 160 - History of Jazz
SOC 111 - Social Problems
THE 342 - History of the Theatre I and II

Elective Courses (3)

Three elective courses, two of which must be at the 300-level or higher. Students must choose one course from Group C, one from Group D, and one from either group.

Independent Study Capstone

Complete a senior independent study capstone project with a significant community engagement component.