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 ANW 90, 91 or 95 designations and will receive a letter grade.

Students interested in a Major concentration may propose a major in Interdisciplinary studies with a focus on 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.

As of Spring, 2010, the Ghana Gold program has been suspended. please see the archives page for more details on this program and a link to a video produced by the students from the final tour in January, 2010.

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

Or Email anw@tufts.edu