AFST - 1110 AFRICAN CIVILIZATION
[3 hours] Course is crosslisted as HIST 1110. General cultural and historical survey of
Africa south of the Sahara from earliest times to the 20th century. Includes topics on art, literature, philosophy, religion and society.
AFST - 1200 INTRODUCTION TO THE AFRICAN EXPERIENCE
[3 hours] Introduction to the African experience through case studies of critical
historical experiences: origin of humanity, origin of civilization,empire and traditional society.
AFST - 2100 FOUNDATIONS OF BLACK INTELLECTUAL HISTORY
[3 hours] An examination of slavery and colonialism in the intellectual history of the
African Diaspora, especially in the work of W.E.B. Dubois, C.L.R. James and Kwame Nkrumah. Prerequisite: AFST 1100 or 1200
AFST - 2200 FOUNDATION OF CULTURE IN THE AFRICAN DIASPORA
[3 hours] Examination of Culture in the African Diaspora by focusing on continuities
and discontinuities in music and dance, material culture, language and folklore and the cultural practices of everyday life. Prerequisite: AFST
1100 or 1200
AFST - 2220 HISTORY OF JAZZ
[3 hours] Course is crosslisted as MUS 2220. A study of the development of jazz styles including
listening skills and historical perspectives. Because the major innovations and stylistic interpretations of jazz are a result of African
Americans, the course includes a study of how their culture influenced the development of jazz. Students may take P/NC.
AFST - 2300 BLACK COMMUNITY RESEARCH METHODS
[3 hours] Survey of basic social research methods and studies focusing on the Black
community. Class conducts research on Black community of Toledo. Offered as companion to AFST 2400. Topics change each year. Course can be taken
twice. Prerequisite: AFST 1100 or 6 hours of any social science.
AFST - 2400 SOCIAL POLICY AND THE BLACK COMMUNITY
[3 hours] Examination of social policy and the Black community of Toledo with a special
focus on one major topic. Offered as companion to AFST 2300. Topics change each year. The course can be taken twice. Prerequisite: AFST 1100 or 6
hours of any social science.
AFST - 2660 POLITICS IN AFRICA
[3 hours] Course is crosslisted as PSC 2660. The character and development of African
political institutions and processes with a special emphasis on patterns in the post-independence period and prospects for the future.
AFST - 3220 GEOGRAPHY OF AFRICA
[3 hours] Course is crosslisted as GEPL 3220. Course begins with a general overview of
Africa�s physical environment, its colonial history and its people and cultures. It then examines a variety of themes associated with
development, population, urban and political geography.
AFST - 3240 AFRICAN-AMERICAN POLITICS
[3 hours] Course is crosslisted as PSC 3240. A study of the many ways blacks have
involved themselves in American politics; examines African-Americans� participation in the political and governmental process.
Prerequisite: PSC 1200
AFST - 3250 AFRICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY TO 1865
[3 hours] Course is crosslisted as HIST 3250. An examination of the historical
experiences of African-Americans in the United States from 1619 to 1865.
AFST - 3260 AFRICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY FROM 1865
[3 hours] Course is crosslisted as HIST 3260. An examination of the
historical experiences of African-Americans in the United States since 1865.
AFST - 3300 AFRICAN ART
[3 hours] Course is crosslisted as ARTH 3300. African Art is the study of the diversity of African
art. The format of the course will be developed with emphasis upon region and style with emphasis upon the collections of African Art found in
the Toledo Museum of Art.
AFST - 3450 JAZZ HISTORY AND LITERATURE FOR MUSIC MAJORS
[3 hours] Course is crosslisted as MUS 3450. A study of jazz
styles, trends, performers and composers. Prerequisite: MUS 2410, 2420, 3410
AFST - 3490 ECONOMIC HISTORY OF THE AFRICAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY
[3 hours] Course is crosslisted as ECON 3490. Development of
the economic status, problems and role of the African American community from colonial times to the present. Special emphasis on economic
writings of African American scholars. Prerequisite: ECON 1150 or 1200 or 1880 or consent of instructor
AFST - 4140 LANGUAGE IN THE AFRICAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY
[3 hours] Course is crosslisted as ENGL 4140 and LING 4140.
focuses on the distinctive elements of African Vernacular English, its historical origins, its sociocultural development, and its implications
for pedagogy and language policy.
AFST - 4420 SELECTED TOPICS IN AFRICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY
[3 hours] Course is crosslisted as HIST 4420. Subject varies.
Among those treated are slavery, racism, Black reconstruction, modes of protest, Black nationalism, key leaders, and Black migration.
AFST - 4430 SLAVERY IN AMERICA
[3 hours] Course is crosslisted as HIST 4430. Stresses the African continuum among slaves
within the context of variations in goals and policies of slaveowners, slave trade, slave economics, demographics, slave labor and formation of
slave culture.
AFST - 4530 CIVIL RIGHTS
[3 hours] Course cross-listed as LST 4530 and PSC 4530. A study of judicial policy-making and
administrative implementation of decisions affecting racial issues, freedom of expression, national security and criminal procedures.
Prerequisite: PSC 1200
AFST - 4570 AFRICA TO 1800
[3 hours] Course is crosslisted as HIST 4570. Africa south of the Sahara from antiquity to 1800.
Topics include the peopling of the continent, growth of centralized political institutions, stateless societies, Islamic penetration, African
slave trade.
AFST - 4580 AFRICA SINCE 1800
[3 hours] Course is crosslisted as HIST 4580. Africa south of the Sahara from 1800 to the
present. Subjects include 19th century, colonial and independent Africa. Specific topics: the rise of South Africa, imperialism, African
resistance and nationalism and independent African political, cultural and economic systems.
AFST - 4590 CULTURE AND HISTORY OF THE PEOPLE OF EASTERN AFRICA
[3 hours] Course is crosslisted as HIST 4590. Study of the
culture, history and society of the people of Eastern Africa. Each term different peoples will be considered. Areas include present day Ethiopia,
Kenya and the East Africa coast.
AFST - 4650 AFRICAN AMERICAN WRITERS BEFORE THE 20TH CENTURY
[3 hours] Course is crosslisted as ENGL 4650. A survey of
African-American prose, poetry, drama and fiction from 1760 to 1915. Recommended: ENGL 2700, 2800, or 3790.
AFST - 4660 AFRICAN AMERICAN LITERATURE IN THE 20TH CENTURY
[3 hours] Course is crosslisted as ENGL 4660. Study of the
literary achievement of major African-American writers beginning with DuBois and ending with Gwendolyn Brooks and Ed Bullins. Recommended:
ENGL 2700, 2800, or 3790.
AFST - 4670 AFRICAN AMERICANS IN THE UNITED STATES
[3 hours] Course is crosslisted as SOC 4670. Sociological study of African
Americans in the United States, focusing on issues of ethnic identity, educational and economic achievement, continuing sources of
discrimination, and current movements for change. Prerequisite: 6 hrs of sociology or; 9 hrs of social science
AFST - 4680 GOVERNMENT & POLITICAL INSTITUTIONS OF AFRICA
[3 hours] Course is crosslisted as PSC 4660. An examination of
political behavior in selected African states using a case method to examine alternative courses of action available to decision makers.
Prerequisite: Prior social science or history course on Africa
AFST - 4700 INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS - AFRICA
[3 hours] Course is crosslisted as PSC 4700. An examination of factors
affecting foreign policy processes in Africa, emphasizing the relations between Africa, the Big Powers and the United Nations. Prerequisite: two
courses in political science
AFST - 4800 DEVELOPMENT IN THIRD WORLD NATIONS
[3 hours] Course is crosslisted as SOC 4800. The new emerging ideological,
political, social and economic patterns which repeat themselves in and determine the Third World transition from a traditional to a new society.
Prerequisite: 6 hrs of sociology or; 9 hrs of social science
AFST - 4900 SENIOR SEMINAR
[3 hours] General theoretical synthesis of the field focusing on a close reading of a recent biographical work of
intellectual history, a recent work of cultural criticism and a recent work of social analysis. Prerequisite: 15 hours in Africana Studies or
consent of Director of Africana Studies.
AFST - 4910 DIRECTED RESEARCH
[1 - 6 hours] Student selected research topic under the supervision of faculty member and the Director of
Africana Studies. Permission to enroll is contingent on a written proposal by the student being accepted by the two sponsoring faculty.
Prerequisite: Student proposal approved by two
faculty.
AFST - 4920 DIRECTED READINGS
[1 - 6 hours] For advanced students wishing to read a specialized literature in the field. Requires a written
proposal approved by faculty and Director of the Program. Prerequisite: AFST 1100 or 1200 and total of 6 additional hours in Africana Studies
AFST - 4960 HONORS THESIS
[1 - 6 hours] Research and writing of original project in tutiorial format. Maximum of 6 hour s may be counted
toward degree. Prerequisite: Senior standing and approval of Africana Studies honors committee. Admitted by petition.
AFST - 4980 SPECIAL TOPICS IN AFRICANA STUDIES
[3 hours] Discussion of a substantial issue in scholarly research or public discourse relative
to the African Diaspora. May be repeated for different issues. Maximum number of hours for AFST 4980 should not exceed 9 semester hours.
Prerequisite: AFST 1100 or 1200 or permission of instructor.
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