AFC 501 Foundational Issues in Africology and African American Studies

This course provides an advanced examination of theoretical and conceptual issues that form the epistemological foundation of Africology and African American studies. It investigates key studies, scholars, and theories in the field. Readings and discussions pay close attention to the relationship between theory and empirical research and their applications to contemporary social issues.

Credit 3 hrs May not be repeated for additional credit
Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation Fall (in-person/hybrid)

Prerequisites -
Restriction by Major -
Restriction by Degree Type - Graduate standing

Equivalent Course(s) - AAS 501
Course History -
Approved for online delivery, effective fall 2025; Course Rotation updated 12/2022; Change to title and description 3/2018, effective Fall 2018; Course Rotation added 8/2014; Prefix Change 2/2013, effective Summer 2013

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