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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 204

Introductory Topics in African Languages

3 credits

Introductory course covering the diversity of African languages, multilingual societies, and language-society relationships.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Adeola Agoke

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Spring 2026

AFRICAN 230

Introduction to Yoruba Life and Culture

3 credits

Introduction to the life and culture of Yoruba-speaking people in West Africa and the Americas.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Olayinka Olagbegi-Adegbite

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2022–Fall 2022 · limited sample

AFRICAN 303

African Literature and Visual Culture

3 credits

AFRICAN 303 introduces students to the literature and visual culture of Africa across various periods and places.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Historical reviews of Vlad Dima: Workload consisted of a midterm paper, final paper, and weekly 1-2 sentence discussion posts, with readings described as not challenging.

Matthew Brown

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2022–Fall 2025

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 Hammo Laila Eissa

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2022–Fall 2025

AFRICAN 323

Third Semester Arabic

4 credits

AFRICAN 323 is the third semester of Arabic, focusing on intermediate proficiency in speaking, listening, reading, and writing Modern Standard Arabic.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Historical reviews of Mustafa Mustafa: The course requires daily effort and active participation, including speaking Arabic in class. Reviews note unclear due dates and grading criteria, though feedback is generally prompt and helpful.

Jibril Gabid

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2022–Fall 2025 · limited sample

AFRICAN 329

Fifth Semester Arabic

3 credits

FIFTH SEMESTER ARABIC is an advanced course for Modern Standard Arabic learners focusing on proficiency in speaking, listening, reading, and writing within cultural contexts.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Jibril Gabid

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2022–Fall 2023 · limited sample

AFRICAN 331

First Semester Swahili

5 credits

FIRST SEMESTER SWAHILI introduces beginning learners to Standard Swahili with an emphasis on communication in cultural context.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Historical reviews of Kevin Wamalwa: The instructor is described as very laid back and enthusiastic, fostering an environment where he ensures everyone contributes.

Eric Wafula

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2022–Fall 2024 · limited sample

AFRICAN 333

Third Semester Swahili

4 credits

AFRICAN 333 is the third semester of Swahili, focusing on four-skills proficiency through authentic texts, grammar review, and vocabulary expansion.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Eric Wafula

No recorded grade history

AFRICAN 335

First Semester-a Language of Southern Africa

5 credits

A first-semester course for beginners learning a Southern African language with a focus on communication and cultural context.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Yoliswa Madondo

No recorded grade history

AFRICAN 361

First Semester Hausa

5 credits

FIRST SEMESTER HAUSA is a beginning course for learners focusing on Hausa language proficiency and cultural communication.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Hasheem Abdullahi

No recorded grade history

AFRICAN 371

First Semester Yoruba

5 credits

FIRST SEMESTER YORUBA is a beginner course focusing on Standard Yoruba proficiency and cultural communication.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Saheed Ganiyu

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2023–Fall 2025 · limited sample

AFRICAN 373

Third Semester Yoruba

4 credits

AFRICAN 373: THIRD SEMESTER YORUBA covers advanced grammar, conversational practice, and reading contemporary Yoruba literature.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Saheed Ganiyu

No recorded grade history

AFRICAN 391

First Semester-a Language of West Africa

5 credits

A first-semester course for beginning learners of a West African language, focusing on language proficiency and cultural communication.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Adeola Agoke Oluwatoyin Olanipekun

No recorded grade history

AFRICAN 393

Third Semester-a Language of West Africa

4 credits

AFRICAN 393 is an intermediate third-semester course for West African language learners, focusing on four-skills proficiency through authentic materials.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Adeola Agoke

No recorded grade history

AFRICAN 670

Theories and Methods of Learning a Less Commonly Taught Language

2 credits

Explores theories and methods of second language acquisition, focusing on self-instructional approaches for less commonly taught languages.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Adeola Agoke

No recorded grade history

AFRICAN 671

Multilanguage Seminar

4 credits

A seminar on self-instructional methods for learning less commonly taught languages, including syllabus design and skill practice.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Adeola Agoke

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Fall 2024 · limited sample

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 Mustafa Luis 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 703

Topics in Teaching African Languages

1 credits

Covers theories and methodologies for second language acquisition and practical techniques for teaching African languages.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

No recorded grade history

AFRICAN 926

Seminar in Research Methods in African Cultural Studies

3 credits

A graduate seminar teaching field methods and analytical approaches for African cultural studies.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Warrick Moses

No recorded grade history

AFRICAN 990

Thesis

1–9 credits

AFRICAN 990 is an advanced thesis course providing mentored reading, writing, and research for dissertator students.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Mustafa Mustafa Nevine El Nossery+6 more

No recorded grade history

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 Mustafa Nevine El Nossery+4 more

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sample

AFRICAN/AFROAMER/ANTHRO/GEOG/HISTORY/POLISCI/SOC 277

Africa: an Introductory Survey

4 credits

This introductory survey covers African society, culture, polity, and economy from prehistory to contemporary developments using multidisciplinary perspectives.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Historical reviews of James Delehanty, Neil Kodesh: Workload includes heavy reading and essays or exams, but reviewers note these are manageable if students complete the assigned work.

James Sweet Kwaku Danquah+1 more

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Spring 2026

AFRICAN/AFROAMER/HISTORY/POLISCI 297

African and African-american Linkages: an Introduction

4 credits

This course analyzes the retention of African elements in African-American oral, written, and material culture.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Jacqueline-Bethel Mougoue

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2025–Fall 2025 · limited sample

AFRICAN/ANTHRO/ECON/GEOG/HISTORY/POLISCI 983

Interdepartmental Seminar in African Studies Topics

3 credits

An interdisciplinary seminar exploring African societies and cultures.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Khaled Esseissah

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2025–Spring 2025 · limited sample

AFRICAN/COMARTS/LIS 444

Technology and Development in Africa and Beyond

3 credits

TECHNOLOGY AND DEVELOPMENT IN AFRICA AND BEYOND surveys digital technology and communications culture in Africa and the developing world through development studies.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Reginold Royston

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2026–Spring 2026 · limited sample

AFRICAN/FOLKLORE 210

The African Storyteller

3 credits

Explores African oral and written traditions, focusing on story composition, performer-audience dynamics, and cultural transmission.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Historical reviews of Harold Scheub, Matthew Brown: Scheub required essay prep and strict attendance. Brown’s format used weekly online modules. Students reported varying experiences, from boring readings and busy work to lenient grading and clear instructions.