Africana Studies Minor

The Africana Studies Minor is an interdisciplinary, joint minor program shared with Northwestern University in Qatar (NU-Q). Africana Studies provides critical understanding of African cultures and societies both within the African continent and in global contexts. Although foregrounding continental perspectives, Africana studies also includes African diasporic studies, whether in an American, European, or Asian context.

The minor covers the length and breadth of Africa and its diaspora through a growing range of disciplines. Courses offered include: anthropology, history, literature, media and communication studies, political science, religious studies and theology. Students are therefore in a position to engage multiple subjects from a rich range of perspectives, explore varied methodologies and theoretical frameworks as well as interdisciplinary studies.

Requirements

• Six courses are required for the minor.
• For NU-Q students, at least one course at GU-Q; for GU-Q students, at least one course at NU-Q.
• One “core” course; all others can be “electives.” Core courses can also be taken as electives.
• Students can make a case for another course or independent study in Education City or elsewhere as a qualifying course. These will be considered on a case-by-case basis by the Africana Studies Steering Committee.
• Successful completion of the minor requires that students receive a grade of C or higher in each qualifying course.
• Please refer to the list of courses currently recognized as Africana Studies at GU-Q and NU-Q. Note that courses may not be offered every semester. It is important to consult early with your academic advisor to plan a course of study.

Coursework

Africana Studies Minor Timeline

Capstone Project

Students will be required to complete one capstone project from the available options.