The adjunct major is structured to serve two broad aims.

First, students are exposed to the geographical and disciplinary breadth of African studies. To that end, all students take 200-level core courses in African history, anthropology, literature, and/or politics, as well as 7 elective courses chosen from an array of disciplines, including African studies, African American studies, anthropology, history, political science, religious studies, and several language and literature departments.

Second, students engage in in-depth research or immersion practicums, the products of which they develop in a capstone senior research seminar. Practicums often involve a central research component, but other proposed practicums of acceptable quality, depth of immersion, etc., may be approved. Among the experiences that may satisfy this requirement with appropriate content are study abroad in Africa, research connected to the Program of African Studies, internships, and independent study and senior capstone projects.

Students must also complete the Undergraduate Registration Requirement and the degree requirements of their home school.

Adjunct Major Requirements (11 units)

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Extra core courses beyond the required three may be counted towards the 7 additional courses.

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In consultation with the Director of Undergraduate Studies (DUS) students select courses from the approved list here, other courses listed on the website, or courses given ad hoc approval by the DUS. A minimum of three different subjects/departments must be represented among the 7 additional courses, and at least three of the courses must be at the 300-level.

Note:

• All adjunct majors require completion of a stand-alone major as well.
• Double-counting note: Weinberg College prohibits double-counting a major course toward some other major or minor, except where this is explicitly permitted in this catalog. At most 2 courses counted toward the African studies adjunct major may be double-counted with another major, and none with a minor. Weinberg College does allow double-counting a major course toward a general bachelor's degree requirement (i.e. degree requirements other than majors or minors). Other programs or schools may have their own restrictions that supersede this, so check the relevant parts of this catalog for possible limits.

Research or Immersion Practicum

• The quarter-long practicum must be approved by the program.
• It must directly relate to African studies.
• Credit earned through the practicum may count as 1 of the 7 additional courses with adviser permission.

Approved Courses

Consult the Director of Undergraduate Studies when making course selections.

Honors in African Studies

Majors with strong academic records and an interest in pursuing honors should submit an application to the director of undergraduate studies during spring of their junior year. In addition to the AFST 395-0 Senior Research Seminar, at least 2 of the following must be included among the 11 courses for the adjunct major: AFST 399-0 Independent Study, AFST 392-1 Herskovits Undergraduate Research Award, AFST 392-2 Herskovits Undergraduate Research Award, or an approved graduate seminar. A report on original research or some other integrative capstone project, such as organizing a relevant conference or exhibition, is also required.

Students whose capstone projects and grades meet department criteria are recommended to the college for graduation with honors. For further information contact the director of undergraduate studies and see Honors in the Major.