Africana Studies

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Studying Africana Studies at DePauw

People of African descent, both on the African continent and throughout the African diaspora, have played a crucial role in shaping the history, politics, literature, art, religion and social movements of our world. The Africana studies program will help you understand and analyze these extensive contributions, while also exploring the ways in which issues of race, identity and power have contributed to the complex experiences of Africana people in the United States and beyond.

Courses in Africana studies offer a multidisciplinary approach. Under the direction of experienced faculty, you’ll learn to challenge traditional ways of thinking about difference, gain a critical consciousness about global relations and understand how a knowledge of the black experience will enhance your engagement with contemporary social, cultural and political issues. The valuable skills you’ll gain along the way will prepare you for a productive and meaningful career in any vocation where an understanding of race, culture and history is essential.