PART OF THE GLOBAL CONNECTIONS FLIGHT PATH

The minor in African Studies enriches students‘ understanding of the interactions among the social, economic, cultural, historical, historical, and geopolitical forces factors that have shaped African societies. African Studies courses are offered by a wide range of departments and programs, from journalism and biology to history and anthropology. Each year, the African Studies Lecture series brings in leading scholars to help students understand interdisciplinary topics of interest. The Acacia Seminars give undergraduates a venue to discuss their research and study abroad experiences, as well as evening social events such as musical performances and film screenings.

1. Understand the histories, societies, and cultures of this region.


2. Explore study abroad opportunities across this vast continent.


3. Participate in an interdisciplinary scholarly community.


4. Become an informed and engaged global citizen.


5. Build a foundation for a wide variety of international career possibilities.

African Studies

College of Arts and Sciences
541-346-2829
africa.uoregon.edu

• AFR 215


• Choose one: HIST 325, HIST 326, ANTH 453, or other approved course


• Choose one: AFR 199, BI 309, ENVS 450, GEOG 475, HIST 417, INTL 260, INTL 345, INTL 445, SOC 450, or other approved course


• Choose one: ANTH 327, DAN 410, FLR 225, FLR 416, FR 303, FR 407, FR 490, LING 407, MUS 462, or other approved course

Required       16 credits
Electives       12 credits

Total       28 credits

• Non-governmental and inter-governmental organizations


• Non-profit organizations and public interest groups


• Consulting firms


• Research institutes


• Colleges and universities

• Critical thinking and analysis


• Domestic and international advocacy


• Policy development and analysis


• International business


• Public outreach and community relations

• Anthropology


• Economics


• General Social Science


• History


• Political Science

Tykeson College and Career Advising
541-346-9200
advising.uoregon.edu/tykeson

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