The African and Afro-American Studies Program is an interdisciplinary course of study designed to explore the history and culture, as well as social, political, and economic issues that have shaped the experience of peoples of African ancestry. The program provides courses which are an essential component of a liberal arts education and may constitute a major or complement another major.
Consideration is given to requests for concentrations in literature or history.
In addition to the African and Afro-American Studies courses listed below, many related courses are offered in other departments and programs. Language courses are available in the Asian and African Languages and Literature Program and the Romance Studies Department. A performance course in African dance technique is offered by the Dance Program.