The minor in African Studies aim the acquisition of knowledge and skills to study African issues. This program proposes multidisciplinary, international and inter-faculty approaches that integrate courses from 5 different Faculties as well as multifaceted experiential learning courses. The program adopts a decolonizing and intercultural perspective.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Compulsory courses | ||
| AFR 1100 | Introduction to African Studies | 3 Units |
| AFR 3102 | Economic Structures and Systems in Africa | 3 Units |
| HIS 2376 | The African Past | 3 Units |
| SOC 2306 | Social Reconfigurations in Africa | 3 Units |
| Optional courses | ||
| 3 optional course units in experiential learning from: | 3 Units | |
| Special Topic in African Studies | ||
| Special Topic in African Studies | ||
| Creativity and Innovation | ||
| Entrepreneurship and Social Innovation Lab | ||
| Global Experiential Learning | ||
| Directed Research in Social Sciences | ||
| Social Innovation and Community Engagement | ||
| Social Innovation and Social Justice - Practicum | ||
| 15 optional course units from the list of optional courses | 15 Units | |
| Total: | 30 Units | |
List of Optional Courses
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ADM 1100 | Introduction to Business | 3 Units |
| ADM 4319 | Strategic Management in Developing and Emerging Economies | 3 Units |
| AHL 3300 | Creativity and Innovation | 3 Units |
| AHL 4310 | Entrepreneurship and Social Innovation Lab | 3 Units |
| ANT 3342 | Anthropology of Africa | 3 Units |
| CIN 3121 | African Cinema | 3 Units |
| DCC 3112 | Human Rights and Justice in Africa: Theory and Practice | 3 Units |
| DVM 2105 | Introduction to International Development: Historical Perspectives | 3 Units |
| DVM 2106 | Introduction to International Development Practices: Challenges and Innovations | 3 Units |
| DVM 3180 | Global Experiential Learning | 3 Units |
| DVM 4120 | International Development Issues in Africa | 3 Units |
| ECH 3370 | African Great Lakes | 3 Units |
| FSS 4150 | Directed Research in Social Sciences | 3 Units |
| HIS 3185 | Selected Topics in African History South of the Sahara | 3 Units |
| HIS 4186 | Seminar in African History | 3 Units |
| POL 2103 | Introduction to International Relations and Global Politics | 3 Units |
| POL 2104 | Introduction to Comparative Politics | 3 Units |
| POL 3144 | Comparative Politics: Africa | 3 Units |
| POL 3164 | Comparative Politics: Middle East and Arab World | 3 Units |
| SCS 3130 | Social Innovation and Community Engagement | 3 Units |
| SCS 3340 | Social Innovation and Social Justice - Practicum | 3 Units |
| SOC 3160 | Sociology of Racism and Anti-racism | 3 Units |
| SOC 4127 | Contemporary Analysis of Migration | 3 Units |