Indiana University of Pennsylvania

2000-2001 Undergraduate Catalog
Indiana, Pennsylvania 15705

Pan-African Studies

College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Credit designation below title is expressed in (c) class hours per week, (l) lab or (d) discussion section hours per week, and (sh) semester hours of credit per semester.

PNAF 131 PNAF 281 PNAF 481 PNAF 482

PNAF 131 Introduction to Pan-African Studies
3c-0l-3sh
A multidisciplinary introduction to Africa and the African diaspora. Explores the effects of Africa’s history, in particular colonialism and independence, on present-day Africa; examines the relationship between Africa and the African diaspora with special attention to African arts, social systems, and political and economic development; looks at Africa’s contribution to contemporary culture in the Americas.

PNAF 281 Special Topics
3c-0l-3sh
Prerequisite: As appropriate to course content
Special topics courses are offered on an experimental or temporary basis to explore topics that are not included in the established curriculum. A given topic may be offered under any special topic identity no more than three times. Special topics numbered 281 are primarily for lower-level undergraduate students.

PNAF 481 Special Topics
3c-0l-3sh
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor and program coordinator
Special topics courses are offered on an experimental or temporary basis to explore topics that are not included in the established curriculum. A given topic may be offered under any special topic identity no more than three times. Special topics numbered 481 are primarily for upper-level undergraduate students.

PNAF 482 Independent Study
var 1-to-3sh
Prerequisite: Prior approval through advisor, faculty member, program coordinator, dean, and Provost's Office
Students with interest in independent study of a Pan-African Studies-related topic not offered in the curriculum may propose a plan of study in conjunction with a faculty member. Approval is based on academic appropriateness and availability of resources.

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