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African Studies
School of Global Studies and Languages

Courses

The African Studies Program offers a broad range of courses on the history of Africa as well as contemporary African issues. Students can also explore the themes of culture, ethnicity, and identity in Africa.

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The University of Oregon course catalog offers degree plans and a complete list of courses in the African Studies Program. Here are some tips for registration:

  • Make sure you meet prerequisites before you register. If you don’t, contact the course instructor to request enrollment approval.
  • Watch for enrollment requirements. Some courses are offered by other departments or programs that have their own requirements for enrolling.
  • Read titles for “Topics” courses that change titles. You can take different titled “Topics” courses multiple times if the titles fulfill your requirements.
  • Register for individualized study courses separately. Learn about individualized/independent study.

Featured Courses

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AFR 215 Introduction to African Studies
Instructor: Kemi Balogun

Introduction to the interdisciplinary field of African studies. Evaluates the social, cultural, political, economic and environmental diversity of and issues affecting historical and contemporary Africa and African peoples.

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GLBL 345 Africa Today: Issues and Concerns
Instructor: Stephen Wooten

Introduces students to current challenges facing African peoples today. Extends survey of Africa courses and prepares students for more advanced study regarding the African continent.

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FLR 225 Voices of Africa
Instructor: Mokaya Bosire

Novels, music, dance, dress, paintings, films, and cartoons serve as primary sources from which to learn about the diversity and vivacity of contemporary African peoples.