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Africana Studies
Explore history, culture and power across the African diaspora
How have people of African descent shaped cultures, communities and movements around the world? As an Africana studies major at the University of Delaware, you will explore the histories, ideas, art, politics and lived experiences of African and African-descended peoples in the United States, the Caribbean, Latin America, Africa and Europe.
Through literature, film, art, archival materials and community-based learning, you will examine how race, culture, identity and power influence the world today. You will also strengthen your research, critical thinking, writing and communication skills—preparing you for careers in education, public policy, law, media, community organizations, business and other fields.
AREAS OF STUDY
- African Culture
- Caribbean Culture
- African American Literature
- Hip Hop
- African American History
- Law, Public Policy and Social Justice
- Gender Studies
- Social Studies Education
CAREER OPTIONS
- Education
- Legislative and Public Affairs
- Counseling and Community Organizations
- Journalism
- Advertising and Marketing
- Human Resources
- Personnel Management
- Social Services
- Fashion Industry
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
- Africana Studies
- Business
- Medicine
- Education
- Literature
What’s special about this program?
At UD, you can shape the Africana studies major around your interests. Choose a general course of study or pursue a concentration in Africana art, literature and cultural studies; Africana gender studies; law, public policy and social justice; or social studies education. You will complete the major with a senior project, which may take the form of independent research, an approved community internship or an electronic portfolio.
UD is also headquarters for the National Council for Black Studies, a national organization dedicated to advancing the field. Eligible students may join the Ankh Maat Wedjau Honor Society and pursue opportunities in research, community service and leadership.
Students interested in advanced study can apply to UD’s accelerated 4+1 program in Africana studies. The program enables eligible students to earn a bachelor of arts and a master of arts in less time than completing the two degrees separately. Students can also explore the African diaspora beyond the classroom through study abroad opportunities.
Sample curriculum
AFRA110
| Introduction to African American Studies |
| AFRA134 | History of Africa
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| ENGL110 | Seminar in Composition
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| MATH113 | Contemporary Mathematics or higher
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UNIV101
| First Year Experience |
University Breadth Courses
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Foreign Language Course
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Elective Courses
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| AFRA205 | Contemporary African American Issues
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| or AFRA206 | Survey of African American Culture
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University Breadth Course
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Foreign Language Course
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Concentration Course
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| Discovery Learning Experience |
AFRA304
| African American History to the Civil War |
or AFRA306
| African American History since the Civil War |
Elective Courses
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2nd Writing Course
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Concentration Course
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| University Breadth Course |
AFRA391
| Interdisciplinary Approaches to African American Studies |
AFRA490
| Senior Colloquium |
University Breadth Courses
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Concentration Courses
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| Elective Courses |
