The Major
Students who major in Afro-American Studies must complete a minimum of 11 courses, in addition to the Junior Year Writing requirement. Of these, 5 courses are devoted to the introductory sequences in the Humanities and History and Social Sciences. An additional 4 courses must be taken in any of the four areas of the advanced sequence, consisting of courses ranging from the 200-400 levels. In the Fall of their senior year, majors take a senior capstone course, AfroAm 494DI: The Du Bois Seminar, and in the Spring, complete a 3-credit independent project, AfroAm 496, in consultation with a faculty advisor. Juniors may also enroll in the 494DI course as well. Both courses are required for primary and secondary majors. Courses taught in other Five College departments or programs may count towards the major. Students must check with a department advisor before enrolling in such courses. I. INTRODUCTION (1 course)
II. INTRODUCTORY SEQUENCE (4 courses) A. Humanities Group (2 courses required) 111 Survey of African Art B. History and Social Science Group (2 courses required)
II. ADVANCED SEQUENCE (4 courses)
III. JUNIOR YEAR WRITING (1 course)
SENIOR SEMINAR SEQUENCE (2 courses) Both courses are required for all majors and secondary majors. Juniors and Seniors may register for the 494DI seminar.
Note: Only 1 course in AFROAM can count toward Gen. Ed. as well. |