Mar 28, 2024  
Mansfield University 2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
Mansfield University 2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Ethnic Studies: African-American Studies Minor


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Offered by the Department of Art, Communication, English and World Languages


The African American Studies minor offers students the opportunity to study African American culture from a multidisciplinary perspective.  The minor seeks to prepare students to meet the challenges of an increasingly diverse workplace, society, and world.

Student Learning Outcomes:

After completing the African-American Studies minor, students will be able to:

  • Describe the cultural diversity of the African diaspora and its influence on African-American culture
  • Recognize the historical settings and traditions that shaped African-American culture
  • Identify the contributions of African-Americans to American society
  • Demonstrate critical and analytical thinking in how African-Americans have shaped American society

18 s.h.

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