Bachelor of Arts (Combined Honours) in African Studies
ObjectivesThe Institute of African Studies at Carleton University provides an exciting, interdisciplinary environment in which students can complete a Bachelor of Arts (Combined Honours) degree or a minor in African Studies. As students learn about different aspects of Africa, they are guided by professors from multiple disciplines with substantial experience in the field.
Practical experienceStudents in the Combined Honours program will have the opportunity to do a work placement with one of the many institutions in Ottawa working on African issues. They will also work closely with a faculty mentor who will guide their academic progress. Students will also have the option of studying in Africa during the third year of their program.
Academic titleBachelor of Arts (Combined Honours) in African Studies
Course descriptionThe Combined Honours program requires 7.0 credits in African Studies in addition to the requirements of the other discipline. A language requirement is also needed for this program. In addition to three required courses—Introduction to African Studies I and II and a capstone seminar in African Studies —students will choose courses in African history, African politics, African anthropology, African and diaspora cultural studies, development studies, race and ethnic studies, and Honours seminars in African Studies.
AFRICAN STUDIES
AFRI 1001 Introduction to African Studies I
Fall 2008, Professor Pius Adesanmi (Department of English Language and Literature)
This course will provide an introduction to the history, geography, literature, and the arts of Africa.
AFRI 1002 Introduction to African Studies II
Winter 2009, Professor Chris Brown (Department of Political Science)
This course will provide an introduction to contemporary political, economic, and social dimensions of Africa.
ANTHROPOLOGY
ANTH 3020 Studies in Race and Ethnicity
Fall 2008, Professor Amina Mire
ANTH 4620 Advanced Studies in Contemporary Sub-Saharan Africa
Winter 2009, Professor Louise de la Gorgendière
ECONOMICS
ECON 3510 [0.5 credit] African Economic Development
Winter 2009, Professor Joshua Gogo
ENGLISH
ENGL 2926 African Literatures I
Fall 2008, Professor Pius Adesanmi
ENGL 2927 African Literatures II
Winter 2009, Professor Pius Adesanmi
ENGL 4976 Issues in Postcolonial Literature
Winter 2009, Professor Pius Adesanmi
FRENCH
FREN 4212 La résistance dans le roman caribéen
Winter 2009, Professor Christine Duff
FREN 5200 Aspect linguistique particulie –« 'Les français créoles »
Fall 2008, Professor Robert Fournier
FREN 5700 La résistance dans le roman caribéen
Winter 2009, Professor Christine Duff
GEOGRAPHY
GEOG 3602 Southern Africa
Winter 2008, Professor John Tunbridge
HISTORY
HIST 2705 History of Africa
Fall/winter 2008-09, Professor Mohamed Ali
HIST 3702A The Scramble for Africa, 1876-1918
Fall 2008, Professor Susanne Klausen
HIST 3710 The Caribbean in the Era of Slavery
Fall 2008, Professor Audra Diptee
HIST 3906A Topics in World History - African Women and Colonialism
Winter 2009, Professor Susanne Klausen
HIST 4700A Seminar in World History - "The Invention of 'Race', the History of Racism"
Fall/winter 2008-09, Professor Audra Diptee
HIST 5708 Seminar in World History - "The Invention of 'Race', the History of Racism"
Fall/winter 2008-09, Professor Audra Diptee
MUSIC
MUSI 1702A1
Theoretical Studies II: African Drumming and Listening
Fall 2008, Professor Kathy Armstrong
MUSI 1702A1 Theoretical Studies II: African Drumming and Listening
Winter 2009, Professor Kathy Armstrong
MUSI 1914A Instrumental Ensemble I: West African Rhythm Ensemble
Fall 2008, Professor Kathy Armstrong
MUSI 1915A Instrumental Ensemble II: West African Rhythm Ensemble
Winter 2009, Professor Kathy Armstrong
MUSI 2702 Theoretical Studies V: Aural Training: African Drumming and Listening
Fall/winter 2008-09, Professor Kathy Armstrong
POLITICAL SCIENCE
PSCI 3100 Politics of Development in Africa
Fall 2008, Professor Daniel Osabu-kle
PSCI 3101 Politics of War in Africa
Fall 2008, Professor Chris Brown
PSCI 4104 Theory and Practice in Third World Development
Fall 2008, Professor Daniel Osabu-kle
PSCI 4105B Selected Problems in Third World Development
Winter 2009, Professor Amos Mhina, Visiting Scholar from the University of Dar es Salaam
PSCI 4203 Southern Africa after Apartheid
Winter 2009, Professor Linda Freeman
PSCI 4207 Globalizaton, Adjustment and Democracy in Africa
Fall 2008, Professor Linda Freeman
PSCI 4801 Selected Problems in Global Politics: The Politics of International Refugee Protection
Fall 2008, Professor James Milner
PSCI 4802 International Politics of Africa
Winter 2009, Professor James Milner
PSCI 4809 Honours Seminar, Topic: Botswana: Explaining Success in Africa
Winter 2009, Professor Chris Brown
PSCI 5107 Globalizaton, Adjustment and Democracy in Africa
Fall 2008, Professor Linda Freeman
PSCI 5203 Southern Africa after Apartheid
Winter 2009, Professor Linda Freeman
PSCI 5405 Public Administration in Developing Countries
Winter 2009, Professor Daniel Osabu-kle
PUBLIC AFFAIRS AND MANAGEMENT
PADM 5872 Policy Seminar - International and Development Concentration: Public Policies in the Context of Reforms in Tanzania
Fall 2008, Professor Amos Mhina, Visiting Scholar from the University of Dar es Salaam
PADM 5872 NGOs and Civil Society as agents of Development: Lessons from sub-saharan Africa
Winter 2009, Professor Amos Mhina, Visiting Scholar from the University of Dar es Salaam
SOCIOLOGY
SOCI 3020 Studies in Race and Ethnicity
Fall 2008, Professor Amina Mire