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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

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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

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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

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Spring 2022–Spring 2026
AFRICAN 321

First Semester Arabic

5 credits

First Semester Arabic introduces beginning learners to Modern Standard Arabic through speaking, listening, reading, and writing.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Daily homework is challenging and graded on accuracy rather than completion, requiring consistent effort to stay on top of the material.

RIMA HammoLaila Eissa

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Fall 2022–Fall 2025
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

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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

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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

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Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sample

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