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What is Africana Studies?
The Africana Studies Minor is an interdisciplinary approach to the study, research, interpretation and dissem-
ination of African, African American and Latino culture and history. In principle, the most effective
and efficient
way to understand these experiences is from a holistic perspective. The minor is comprised
of distinguished
UTC faculty from a variety of academic areas such as:
- Criminal Justice
- English
- History,
- Political Science
- Sociology
- Communications
The Minor aims to expose students with various racial, religious and ethnic backgrounds to an academic
experience that goes beyond the normally narrow, Eurocentric college curriculum. The program develops
students' awareness of political and sociological issues related to Africana experiences from
its historical
beginnings to popular culture and beyond. The Africana Studies Minor develops and exposes students to
a particular understanding of Africana and Latino experiences, and humanity
in general. In this way, the
Minor realistically prepares students for life beyond UTC, for graduate programs, and for an increas-
ingly global and diverse workforce.
