Study African and African Diaspora History, Culture and Politics
The interdisciplinary African and African Diaspora Studies minor at Emmanuel College examines the histories, cultures and political experiences of people of African descent around the world. Drawing on courses in history, literature, political science and modern languages, you'll explore Africa before the 15th century, the formation of empires and kingdoms, the transatlantic slave trade, colonialism, the African Diaspora and the ongoing role of race in politics and society.
You'll examine how communities across the Black Atlantic emerged through imperial expansion, migration, economic exchange, resistance and cultural adaptation. Along the way, you'll analyze how questions of race, class, gender and nationality have shaped Black identities and political movements from the colonial era to today's globalized world. The program prepares you to think critically about historical and contemporary issues of social justice, inequality and cultural identity through an interdisciplinary, global perspective.
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