About ANW

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 91-92 designations and will receive a letter grade. See Tufts on-line Bulletin, pp. 13-14 for general information on interdisciplinary minors). 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.

How to Declare a Minor in ANW

1. Student finds an advisor. The student should make an appointment with an advisor within their chosen minor to discuss the requirements of the minor.

2. Student completes the Declaration of Minor Form. Once the student decides to declare a minor, they must complete the Declaration of Minor form and obtain the signatures of their advisor(s). The original copy must be brought to the CIS office, Eaton Hall Room 105, where it will be maintained in the student's file. It is suggested that the student also keep a copy for their own records. Note: Student Services does not need a copy of the Declaration of a Minor form.

3. Student completes the Minor Certification Form. Once the student has completed all required coursework, project, and/or thesis, they must complete the Minor Certification form and obtain signatures and grades from advisor (s). This usually takes place prior to the last day of classes. The original copy must be brought to the CIS office, Eaton Hall Room 105, where it will be maintained in the student's file. It is suggested that the student make a copy for their own records. CIS will submit a copy of the completed Minor Certification form to Student Services, Dowling Hall, on the student’s behalf. Important Note: It is the student's responsibility to deliver the original Minor Certification form to CIS within the last week of classes, in order to receive credit for the minor.

The Declaration of Minor Form and Minor Certification Form may be downloaded here, or obtained in the CIS Office, which is located in Eaton Hall,Room 105, Medford Campus.

Or Email anw@tufts.edu