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Africana Studies Minor

Formats: Face To Face, Hybrid, Online Credits: 21 - 22

The Africana studies (AAA) program develops an understanding of the variety and complexity of Africa, a deep appreciation of the African American experience, and an enriching knowledge of the various historical trajectories and contributions of the global African diaspora.

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Program Overview

AAA is an interdisciplinary minor and an ideal complement to many disciplinary majors. The core courses provide a foundation for understanding Africa and the complexities of the African diaspora, and the electives provide students the flexibility to tailor the minor to their interests and needs.

Why Study Africana Studies at Grand Valley?

The AAA program:

  • Prepares students for an increasingly diverse world of peoples, cultures, religions, and economies.
  • Is a gateway to gaining communicative and intercultural skills in a global economy.
  • Offers opportunities for study abroad and cultural enrichment.
  • Provides a multidisciplinary and rigorous intellectual grounding in the histories, cultures, traditions, and experiences of people of African descent around the world.
  • Represents an excellent academic and personal investment for students who intend to pursue career opportunities in a broad range of fields.

Location & Format

Undergraduate students in this program study at Grand Valley's Allendale Campus.

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Coursework

Curriculum covers a variety of topics, including:

  • Africa - U.S. relations
  • African American history
  • African American literature
  • African diaspora
  • African history
  • African politics
  • Black people in sports
  • Black women's cultures and communities
  • Civil conflicts in Africa
  • Geography of Africa
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Career Options

Students may find work in a broad range of fields, including:

  • Anthropology
  • Criminal justice
  • Health sciences
  • International business
  • Literacy studies
  • Politics

Helpful Links

For More Information

School of Interdisciplinary Studies

Africana Studies
gvsu.edu/aaas
229 Lake Ontario Hall
(616) 331-8110
[email protected]

Admissions and Recruitment Office

gvsu.edu/admissions

 

“The AAA program provides students with a foundation for understanding the complexity of continental Africa and the history and culture of peoples of African descent throughout the world. Beyond academic and/or professional success, the AAA program fosters in students the ethic of civic participation and global awareness.”

SHERRY JOHNSON, PH.D.
FACULTY IN AFRICAN AND AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF ENGLISH