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2009-2010 University Catalog

African and African American Studies

■ African and African American Studies

Phone: 703-993-1201
Web: aaas.gmu.edu/

Faculty

Brigety, Carbonneau, Carton, Cherubin, Clark, Dennis, Fauntroy, Fuchs, Haley, Horton, Johnson, Lepore, Levine, Manuel-Scott (director), Miller, Paden, Richards Jordan, Smith, Stewart,  Travis, Weatherspoon

Course Work

The African and African American Studies Program offers all course work designated AFAM in the Courses  chapter of this catalog.

Undergraduate Programs

The African and African American Studies Program offers an interdisciplinary minor open to students in all majors. 

In the minor students will examine the cultural, historical, economic, and political dimensions and experiences of people of African descent in America, the Caribbean, Africa, and throughout the Diaspora. Students will learn theories and methodologies that are used to examine the complex dynamics of race, class, gender, and  ethnicity in America. Through this program, students are able develop critical and analytical approaches to societal issues because such issues are addressed and delineated through a variety of academic disciplines.

Students are encouraged to do an internship as part of the minor to further enhance their education and provide them with valuable preparation for the workforce.

African American Studies Research and Resource Center

The goal of the African American Studies Research and Resource Center (Paul Robeson Room) is to facilitate new ways for George Mason University students to learn about the African diaspora. As part of their academic and community involvements, students often need to address issues related to African and African American Studies. The center offers them opportunities for hands-on experience with African and African American life. It has been instrumental in assisting students, faculty, staff, and the community in finding resources to accomplish this goal.

The center sponsors a lecture series and a scholar-in-residence program and offers research and resources support for the Mason community.

Programs

Undergraduate Interdisciplinary Minor