African and African-American Studies Minor

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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.

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)

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

Pick One from Group A

ENG 140 - Composition: Writing About Selected Topics Credit(s):
REL 219 - Islam: Religion and Society Credit(s):
SEB 220 - Global Development Challenges and Opportunities Credit(s):

Pick 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 Credit(s):
HIS 140 - African-American History I Credit(s):
HIS 141 - African-American History II Credit(s):
MUS 160 - History of Jazz Credit(s):
SOC 111 - Social Problems Credit(s):
THE 342 History of the Theatre II

Elective Courses

Three (3) elective courses, two (2) of which must be at the 300-level or higher. Students must choose one (1) course from Group C, one (1) from Group D, and one (1) from either.

Pick One from Group C

ANT 259 - Contemporary Middle East and North Africa Credit(s):
ANT 277 - Gender in the Middle East and North Africa Credit(s):
ARH 243 - The Art of African Textiles, Dress, and Fashion Credit(s):
ARH 341 - African Art and Colonialism Credit(s):
ENV 340 - Environmental Justice Credit(s):
LAC 200 - Foundations of Latin American and Caribbean Culture and Society Credit(s):
POL 302 - The Politics of Global Poverty Credit(s):
POL 306 - Muslims in Western Politics Credit(s):
SE 320 Strategies for Changemakers Credit(s):

Pick One from Group D

CMC 350 - Topics in Media and Cultural Studies (Topics vary. Contact program director for list of approved topics.)
EDU 271 - School and Society Credit(s):
ENG 210 - Language and Power Credit(s):
HIS 346 - United States Since 1945 Credit(s):
HIS 347 - History of Urban America Credit(s):
HIS 370 - Race and Ethnicity in the United States Credit(s):
POL 252 - American Civil Rights Policy Credit(s):
POL 387 - Constitutional Law: Civil Rights and Liberties Credit(s):
SOC 330 - Social Movements Credit(s):
SOC 331 - The Civil Rights Movement Credit(s):
SOC 355 - Race and Ethnic Relations Credit(s):
SOC 356 - The State of Black America Credit(s):
SOC 360 - Poverty and Social Welfare Credit(s):

Senior Research

AAAS 499 - Independent Research Project Credit(s):