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Undergraduate Minor in African Studies
Track One:
Languages and Linguistics (15 credits)
At least one two-semester sequence of an African language at the intermediate or advanced level (6 credits). Summer intensive language study may also be counted towards this requirement. Languages currently offered include Akan, Amharic, Arabic, Swahili, Wolof, Xhosa, and Yoruba. Others may become available in the future - please inquire with the undergraduate coordinator. In addition, one of more courses from the relevant offerings in Languages Literatures & Cultures, or Linguistics. At least two of these courses must be at the 3000 level or above.
AKA 2200/01 Intermediate Akan I/II
AHM 2200/01 Intermediate Amharic I/II
ARA 2200/01 Intermediate Arabic I/II
SWA 2200/01 Intermediate Swahili I/II
WOL 2200/01 Intermediate Wolof I/II
XHO 2200/01 Intermediate Xhosa I/II
YOR 2200/01 Intermediate Yoruba I/II
AKA 3410/11 Advanced Akan I/II
AHM 3410/11 Advanced Amharic I/II
ARA 3410/11 Advanced Arabic I/II
SWA 3410/11 Advanced Swahili I/II
WOL 3410/11 Advanced Wolof I/II
XHO 3410/11 Advanced Xhosa I/II
YOR 3410/11 Advanced Yoruba I/II
SSA 3730 Language in African Societies
ARA 4400/01 Fourth Year Arabic I/II
ARA 4420 Arabic through Texts
ARA 4850 Structure of Standard Arabic
SSA 4905 Individual Study
SWA 4905 Swahili Oral Traditions
ARA 4930 Colloquial Arabic
ARA 4930 Arabic in Africa: Past & Present
SSA 4930 Special Topics in African Studies
New Africa-related courses in each of the four tracks may count toward the minor as they become available. Please consult the undergraduate advisor concerning the eligibility of any particular course. Transfer credits from approved study abroad programs in Africa or from other U.S. colleges and universities may be counted toward the minor upon verification by the African Studies undergraduate advisor.
University of Florida students seeking to apply study abroad credit must take at least one three-credit course in residence. Transfer students from other institutions must take at least two three-credit courses in residence at UF.
All courses for the minor must be completed with a grade of C or better. Students considering an African Studies minor are encouraged to consult with the African Studies undergraduate advisor. Those who wish to declare a minor in African Studies must meet with the undergraduate advisor at the Center for African Studies.
