2007-08 Undergraduate Catalog
Indiana, Pennsylvania 15705
 

College of Humanities and Social Sciences

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

PNAF 131 Introduction to Pan-African Studies

3c-0l-3cr

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-3cr

Prerequisite: As appropriate to course content

Offered on an experimental or temporary basis to explore topics 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-3cr

Prerequisite: Instructor permission and program coordinator

Offered on an experimental or temporary basis to explore topics 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-3cr

Prerequisite: Prior approval through advisor, faculty member, program coordinator, dean, and Provost’s Office

Students with interest in an 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.

PNAF 493 Pan-African Studies Internship

3-12cr

Prerequisites: Instructor permission; 9cr completed and/or with coordinator’s permission

Offers practical experience in a field where knowledge of and understanding of the Pan-African world and/or people of African descent are directly utilized.

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