AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES (AAST)

Nudie E. Williams
Chair of Studies
416 Old Main
575-3001

* DISTINGUISHED PROFESSOR EMERITUS GATEWOOD AND ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR WILLIAMS, HISTORY * PROFESSOR MORGAN, SOCIOLOGY * ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR JONES, MUSIC

Students who wish to gain knowledge and understanding of the history, social organization, current status, and problems of African Americans and of their contributions to the American heritage may elect a combined major in African American studies together with a major in anthropology, economics, history, philosophy, political science, psychology, sociology, or social welfare.

The combined major in African American studies has the following requirements:

1. Eighteen hours in African American studies courses in addition to the requirements for the departmental major.

2. African American studies required courses: AAST 499V, African American Studies Seminar; SOCI 3033, American Minorities; SOCI 4123, Black Ghetto; and HIST 3233, African American History.

3. The remaining six hours will be selected from the following recommended courses: ANTH 3253, Cultures of the South; HIST 4563, The Old South, 1607-1865; HIST 4573, The New South, 1860 to Present; HIST 4383, The History of Sub-Saharan Africa; SOCI 4073, Peoples of East Africa; WLIT 4993, African Literature; and ENGL 4333, African-American Literature.

4. No course can be counted both for African American studies and the departmental major.

Requirements for a Minor in African American Studies: AAST 2003 or AAST 499V and HIST 3233, and at least 9 hours of approved elective courses. Interested students should consult with the African American Studies Chairman for selection of appropriate classes.

With careful advising, a combined major of African American studies and majors other than those listed may be developed to meet student needs. Members of the African American Studies Committee, and interdepartmental committee, are Nudie E. Williams, chairman, history; Gordon Morgan, sociology; Willard B. Gatewood, history; and Eddie W. Jones, music.

Students desiring further information may consult with Professor Williams of the History Department.

AFRO/AMER ST (AAST) COURSES:

AAST2003 African American Studies: A Colloquium in Definition (FA) Survey and discussion of selected topics, including African Americans in American history, social organization and institutions of the African American community, literary works and changes in definitions of the African American experience. Required of all students majoring in African American studies, but open to other students.

AAST499V African American Studies Seminar (1-6) (FA, SP, SU) Explores the various aspects of the African American experience as it relates to the development of black and white relationships in American society and the world at large. (May be substituted for AAST 2003 with permission). Prerequisite: second semester sophomore standing.