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1 The Africana Studies Minor
Drs. Patience Essah & Robin Sabino

2 What is Africana Studies?
Study of Africans & people of African descent in Africa, the Caribbean, North & South America, & Europe Interdisciplinary approach allows students to explore different methodologies & disciplines Teaches students to think analytically and critically about global Black experiences across space and time Helps students to make connections among global, national, and local contexts Prepares students to function effectively in a multicultural society & diverse international environments

3 Africana Minor: 5 Courses
One required course: AFRI 2000 (Introduction to Africana Studies) Plus 4 elective courses from University Curriculum Art, Music, History, English Literature, French, Italian Environmental Design, Geography Anthropology, Linguistics, Political Science, Sociology, Social Work Human Science, Geography Some faculty waive prerequisites for Africana Studies minors

4 Reasons to Consider An Africana Studies Minor
Academic Excellence Broaden your education Enhance your abilities Increase your social awareness Improve your resume for Scholarships, Internships Graduate school application Graduate schools are interested high achieving, unique students. Employment Africana Studies minors are sought after in many areas: medicine, law, law enforcement, teaching, social work, working with NGOs, non-profits, and governments at all levels

5 For Example: Applying to law school 2010-2011
Number of Applicants Percent Accepted Emory 4,558 5.4% Alabama 2,384 7.3% Yale 3173 7.9% Duke 7900 13.9% Vanderbilt 3987 26.4% Samford 1405 37.8

6 Applications include GPA, LSAT, Personal Statement & Recommendation Letters
Emory Law School U, of Alabama Law School GPA: 4.0 75th = 3.68; 25th = 3.37 LSAT: 180 75th = 167; 25th = 165 GPA: 4.0 75th = 3.91; 25th = 3.36 LSAT: 180 75th = 167; 25th = 158 Africana Studies enhances personal statements & letters Experience with critical analysis across multiple disciplines Ability to see problems & solutions various perspectives Cultural understanding across space and time at transnational, national, & local levels Ability to function effectively in a diverse environments

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