The program in Africana Studies at New York University, part of the Department of Social and Cultural Analysis (SCA), is a multicontinental and interdisciplinary program devoted to scholarship on the histories, political and cultural movements, literatures, institutions, economies, and identities of Africans and the African Diaspora across the globe. Africa’s own overlapping modernities and the transnational migrations of its peoples—whether forced or voluntary—have complicated the meanings of “Black” and “African” identities and experiences, prompting us to rethink the geographical boundaries and conceptual paradigms surrounding the production of knowledge about Africa and its diasporic communities in the 21st century. Accordingly, the program is a site for cross-cultural teaching and research in the histories, cultures, economies, politics, and practices of African Diasporas in Africa, the Americas (North and South), the Caribbean, Europe, the Asia-Pacific region, and the Middle East.
Minor Declaration
To request declaration of a CAS minor, CAS students should visit the host department. To request declaration of a minor in another NYU school, CAS students should complete the online Minor Application available in their Albert Student Center. Students may also use the Minor Application in Albert to request cancellation of a minor in CAS or in another NYU unit.
Program Requirements
The Africana Studies minor requires five 4-credit courses (20 credits) completed with a grade of C or better (courses graded Pass/Fail do not count) as outlined below.
Select three designated Africana Studies electives
12
Total Credits
20
Policies
Program Policies
Policies Applying to the Minor
Of the three required designated Africana Studies electives, at least two of the three courses must be taught by SCA faculty. One African language course may count as an elective if taught by SCA faculty. Cross-listed electives are scheduled under SCA-UA 700 to 899 and SCA-UA 100 to 699 are Faculty electives.
Policy on Double Counting of Courses
Major
Majors may share (double count) two courses with a second major, with permission from the other department/program.
Minor
Minors may share (double count) one course with a major or a second minor, with permission from the other department/program.