UIS Graduate and Undergraduate Catalog
Academic Year 2006 - 2007

AFRICAN-AMERICAN STUDIES
Undergraduate Minor

Core Faculty  Kamau Kemayo (literature and cultural production focus)
Associated Faculty  Rachell Anderson, Janis Droegkamp, Hugh Harris, William Jordan, Marcellus Leonard, Deborah Kuhn McGregor
Emeritus Faculty  James Stuart
Adjunct Faculty  Durward Long, Abdul-Rasheed Na’Allah, Luz Solano

Contact: (217) 206-6962
aas@uis.edu or www.uis.edu/africanamericanstudies/

The interdisciplinary African-American studies minor explores the creation and development of black life, history, culture, and thought in the United States. Coursework in the program examines the directions, trends, and products of African-American cultures, from the arrival of the first Africans to the shores of North America to contemporary manifestations of those cultures. In addition, the program provides an introduction to classical African civilization and society. Elective coursework may examine the African Diaspora in Europe, Latin America, the Caribbean, and the Middle East. Many African-American studies courses are cross-listed in other disciplines, in particular history, literature, and women’s studies. Students enrolled in African-American studies courses will receive a broad education in the appreciation of ethnicity, culture, history, and political and social philosophy. 

AFRICAN-AMERICAN STUDIES MINOR

To earn a minor in African-American studies, students must complete a minimum of 16 hours of upper-division course work at UIS. Note: The course requirements for the African-American studies minor are under review and may change. Contact the AAS adviser, Dr. Kemau Kemayo, for up-to-date information.

Requirements
AAS 425 Overview of African‑American Studies  4 Hrs.
AAS 427 African‑American History
  or one course from the history offerings  4 Hrs.
AAS 429 African‑American Literature
  or one course from literature/creative
  expression offerings  4 Hrs.
One AAS elective  4 Hrs.

Total   16 Hrs.