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University of Memphis
English - African-American Literature Concentration, (B.A.)
- Memphis, USA
BA
Full time
On-Campus
English
The Bachelor's in English with a concentration in African-American Literature is a program designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the historical and cultural contributions ...
Berea College
Bachelor of Art in African and African American Studies
- Berea, USA
BA
Full time
On-Campus
English
The Department of African and African American Studies (AFR) provides students with a scholarly understanding of the cultures, thought, politics, social life, material structures, and ongoing struggles that define the Black experience.
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The Pennsylvania State University Penn State College of the Liberal Arts
Bachelor of Arts - African American Studies
- State College, USA
BA
On-Campus
English
examines the history of people of African descent from the colonial period through the present. This includes studying racial inequality and social movements and exposing students to the ideas, institutions, and practices that African-American peoples have used to survive and shape the modern world.
Virginia Commonwealth University Global Student Success Program (Navitas)
Bachelor of Arts in African American Studies
- Richmond, USA
BA
English
The Bachelor of Arts in African American Studies is an interdisciplinary degree that provides students with knowledge of human cultures and intellectual and practical skills to engage complexity, diversity and change. The degree program fosters students’ personal and social responsibility and, through applied learning experiences, empowers students to negotiate and to solve the complex problems of the 21st century.
City University Of New York
BA in Africana Studies: Social Studies 7-12
- New York, USA
BA
Full time
On-Campus
English
The program focuses on preparing students to teach social studies to students in grades 7-12 with a strong emphasis on Africana Studies. It combines coursework in social sciences, history, and educati...
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Studying African-American Literature at the Bachelor’s level allows you to explore a rich tapestry of voices and experiences that shape American culture. This discipline examines the complexities of identity, history, and social justice through literature.
Courses in this program often cover important themes, such as the impact of slavery, civil rights, and contemporary issues in African-American communities. You may delve into the works of significant authors, analyze poetry, novels, and essays, and understand the contexts in which these pieces were written. Many students strengthen critical thinking and analytical skills while developing the ability to interpret literary texts from multiple perspectives. As they engage with diverse narratives, students build confidence in articulating their thoughts on complex subjects.
Graduates of a Bachelor’s degree in African-American Literature may find career opportunities in education, writing, publishing, or cultural advocacy. The program emphasizes both historical understanding and contemporary relevance, equipping you with skills that are valuable across various fields.