Georgia Institute of Technology Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts 63 courses 15 total credits
This interdisciplinary minor connects studies of all African regions (North, West, Central, East, South)βtheir languages, their cultures, and their peoples, both concurrently in their national and international relationships as well as longitudinally over the course of history. The African Studies minor is offered jointly by the Schools of Economics; Literature, Media, and Communication; Modern Languages; Public Policy and the Sam Nunn School of International Affairs. Through the interdisciplinary study of economics, politics (domestic and international), public policy, literature, media, languages and area studies of these regions and populations, students engage in comparative study of societies, values, and local/global issues. This minor is designed for undergraduates who will enter a wide range of careers that can lead directly or indirectly to interactions with the people, the social organizations and businesses, and governments of Africa, both abroad and in the U.S.
| French: FREN 4102 | 3 credits |
| French: FREN 4107 | 3 credits |
| Total Credits | 15 credits |
Required Course
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ARBC 3420 | Introduction to Africa | 3 |
| Total Required Course | 15 credits | |
A-course list
Courses in Foreign Languages (minimum of 6 credits in the same language; maximum of 12 credits across one or two languages). Reminder: only six credits of 1000/2000-level coursework can count toward the African Studies minor.
Arabic
French
Portuguese
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PORT 1001 | Elementary Portuguese I | 3 |
| PORT 1002 | Elementary Portuguese II | 3 |
| PORT 1501 | Heritage Portuguese I | 3 |
| PORT 2001 | Intermediate Portuguese I | 3 |
| PORT 2002 | Intermediate Portuguese II | 3 |
| PORT 2501 | Heritage Portuguese II | 3 |
Swahili
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SWAH 1001 | Elementary Swahili I | 4 |
| SWAH 1002 | Elementary Swahili II | 4 |
| SWAH 1501 | Heritage Swahili I | 4 |
| SWAH 2001 | Intrmediate Swahili I | 3 |
| SWAH 2002 | Intermediate Swahili II | 3 |
| SWAH 2501 | Heritage Swahili II | 3 |
Wolof
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| WOLO 1001 | Elementary Wolof I | 3 |
| WOLO 1002 | Elementary Wolof II | 3 |
| WOLO 2001 | Intermediate Wolof I | 3 |
| WOLO 2002 | Intermediate Wolof II | 3 |
B.1 Course List
Courses in English related to African, African-American and other African diasporas studies and issues (Up to six credits from B.1)
B.2 Course List
Courses in English Related to Topics and Skills essential to understanding Africa and working in Africa (Up to three credits from B.2)
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