Welcome

The Africa in the New World (ANW) Interdisciplinary Minor encourages students to explore Africa, the African Diaspora in the Americas, and global Africa through a range of perspectives. Particular emphasis is given to three intellectual currents: Diaspora studies, Identity construction, and Globalization. ANW sponsors an annual Africa-Diaspora lecture series to showcase these themes.

Requirements

To fulfill the ANW Minor, students must choose five courses from at least three departments or programs of the university, bringing to bear the knowledge and perspectives of various disciplines on a single subject. In addition to the five courses, a student is required to complete an appropriate project, such as a thesis, an oral presentation, or a performance, which integrates the knowledge and methodologies of the disciplines involved and must include a written analysis. The integrative project will be given one-half or one course credit under CIS 90-91 designations and will receive a letter grade. Students interested in a Major concentration may propose an ANW Plan of Study in African Studies, African-American Studies, or African Diaspora Studies. Students interested in a Major concentration may propose an ANW Plan of Study in African Studies, African-American Studies, or African Diaspora Studies.

PLEASE NOTE: Courses cannot count for both the ANW Interdisciplinary Minor and the African/African American Culture option.

Click here for details on how to sign up for the ANW minor.

Or Email anw@tufts.edu

Ghana Gold: A Corporate Social Responsibility Study Tour
The Africa in the New World Interdisciplinary Minor is accepting applications for the winter-break Ghana Gold Study Tour to Ghana. Join Tour Leaders professor Edward Kutsoati (Economics) and professor Pearl Robinson (Political Science).

The tour is designed for Tufts students in the School of Arts and Sciences and the School of Engineering. Several seats are available for non-students.

Students interested in participating should contact either:

Dr. Pearl T. Robinson Study Tour Co-Director. Department of Political Science, Tufts University pearl.robinson@tufts.edu

Dr. Edward Kutsoati Study Tour Director. Department of Economics, Tufts University and ANW Core Faculty. edward.kutsoati@tufts.edu