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AFRICAN 100

Introduction to African Cultural Expression

3 credits

Introduction to African cultural studies examining literary genres, screen media, music, and popular expression through scholarly methods.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Historical reviews of Vlad Dima: Workload consists of weekly quizzes, take-home midterms and finals with short answers, and a two-page essay, requiring preparation through notes and participation.

Luigi MuciMarissa Moorman

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Spring 2026
AFRICAN 201

Introduction to African Literature

3 credits

Introduction to African Literature surveys African literary traditions and introduces literary analysis.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Workload varies; one review cites heavy reading requirements, while another notes only midterm and final paper require significant effort.

Ajara JagneLin Wu+1 more

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Spring 2026
AFRICAN 202

Introductory Topics in African Cultural Studies

3 credits

AFRICAN 202 covers various topics in African cultural and expressive studies, examining political and cultural themes across multiple media and genres.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Historical reviews of Reginold Royston: Early reviews suggest manageable workloads with skimmable readings and clear assignments. Recent reviews indicate high difficulty, citing confusing quizzes and strict attendance policies.

Warrick MosesElaine Sullivan+1 more

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Spring 2026
AFRICAN 203

Introductory Topics in African Literature

3 credits

AFRICAN 203 introduces special topics in African literature, focusing on a specific region or genre.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Historical reviews of Tobi Idowu: Workload consists of reading three books, daily discussion posts, weekly journal entries, and a single research essay on African immigration and struggle.

Luis Madureira

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Spring 2026
AFRICAN 699

Directed Study

1–6 credits

AFRICAN 699 is a directed study course allowing students to conduct advanced research projects arranged with a faculty member.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Mustafa MustafaLuis Madureira+3 more

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sample
AFRICAN 700

Reading and Writing African Cultural Studies

3 credits

AFRICAN 700 teaches academic writing norms and the mechanics of producing original scholarship in African cultural studies.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Marissa Moorman

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2024–Fall 2024 · limited sample
AFRICAN 999

Independent Reading and Research

1–3 credits

AFRICAN 999 is an independent reading and research course for dissertators, focusing on advanced mentored reading, writing, and research.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Mustafa MustafaNevine El Nossery+4 more

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sample
LITTRANS 226

Introduction to Luso-afro-brazilian Literature

3 credits

Introduction to the cultural and literary practices of the Portuguese-speaking world through readings from Portugal, Brazil, and Lusophone Africa.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Historical reviews of Luis Madureira: Grading criteria were reported as unclear, with delays in grading until the end of the term under Luis Madureira.

Leticia Guedes Barbosa

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Fall 2022–Spring 2025 · limited sample
PORTUG 311

Fourth Year Composition and Conversation

3 credits

PORTUG 311 is a fourth-year course focusing on advanced oral practice and writing in Portuguese.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Kathryn Sanchez

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2022–Fall 2025 · limited sample
PORTUG 990

Thesis

1–12 credits

PORTUG 990 is a thesis course for graduate students involving independent research and writing under faculty supervision.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Kathryn Sanchez

No recorded grade history

SPANISH 223

Introduction to Hispanic Cultures

3 credits

SPANISH 223 introduces the national cultures and cultural practices of the Hispanic world, emphasizing diversity, hybridity, and social movements.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Reviewers describe the workload as light and the grading as generous, noting that following the provided information and completing assigned work is sufficient for success.

Juan EgeaMaria Paula Restrepo Florez

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Fall 2025
SPANISH 899

Independent Reading

1–3 credits

A flexible graduate-level directed study course where students arrange independent reading projects with a faculty member.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Catherine Stafford

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sample

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