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Undergraduate Minor in African Studies
Track Three:
Culture, History and Politics (15 credits)
Four or more courses from the relevant offerings in Anthropology, History, Political Science, Religion, or Languages Literatures & Cultures, for a total of 12 credits. At least three of these courses must be at the 3000 level or above, and no more than two courses should be from any one discipline.
AFH 3100 Africa to 1800
AFH 3200 Africa since 1800
CPO 3204 African Politics
AFH 3342 History of West Africa
REL 3370 Religions of Africa
AFH 3405 History of East Africa since 1800
AFS 3500 History of Islam in Africa
YOR 3500 Yoruba Diaspora in the New World
AFH 4250 Modern Africa
AFH 4253 African Women in the 20th Century
AFS 4260 Africans Abroad
AFH 4293 Politics & Violence in Africa since 1800
AFH 4302 History of North Africa
AFS 4315 Critical Issues in Contemporary Africa
ANT 4352 Peoples of Africa
ANT 4354 Anthropology of Modern Africa
AFH 4450 Southern Africa
AFH 4930 Research Seminar in African History
AFS 4935 Women & Politics in Africa
AFS 4935 Human Rights in Africa
AFS 4935 African Economic Development
AFS 4935 Africa in the Global Economy
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.
