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African Studies
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Bachelor of Arts
The interdisciplinary African Studies program provides students with an introduction to the complex experiences of Africa and Africans over space and time. The primary theme is the positioning of Africans as actors of their own history rather than the subjects of other peoples’ initiatives. Of special interest is their experience in the Americas, with a focus on their diverse political institutions and structures, economic, cultural, social and religious systems, and ideologies.
The program covers Africa and the African-American, African-Caribbean, African-Latin and African-Asian diasporas. Such broad scope enables students to develop a comprehensive and global perspective on the African experience worldwide. Students are reminded that many courses under other denominations, especially under History, and World Religions, do count as AFS courses.
Requirements
Current information about degree program requirements can be found in the official College Catalogs.
Full-Time Faculty
Colin Morris
Mohamed Mbodj
Carmelo Comberiati
Gillian Greenhill Hannum
Adjunct Faculty
Daniel Nanjirac
James Jones, Professor Emeritus
Please contact any of the above faculty or the Division Chair for more information.
Division Chair: Lisa Rafanelli, Lisa.Rafanelli@mville.edu, (914) 323-7182