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Undergraduate Minor in African Studies
Track Two:
Arts and Literatures (15 credits)
Four or more courses from the relevant offerings in Languages Literatures & Culture, Art History, Music, or Theatre and Dance, for a total of 12 credits. At least two of these courses must be at the 3000 level and above.
DAA 2331 West African Dance & Music (2 credits)
DAA 2381 World Dance & Intercultural Performance**
MUN 2491 World Music Ensemble**
MUH 2530 Popular & Traditional Musics of Africa
ARH 3525 Arts of West Africa
ARH 3526 Arts of Central Africa
AFS 3800 Childhood in African Literature & Cinema
SST 4110 African Folktales
YRW 4130 Readings in Yoruba Literature
LIT 4194 African Literature in English
SST 4502 African Oral Literature
YOR 4502 Yoruba Oral Literature
FRW 4770 African Literature in French
AFS 4935 Art, Culture & Power in Africa
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.
