Tougaloo College
PHE 101, 102 Physical Education 2 Sophomore ENG 201 Introduction to Literature 3 PHI 101 Introduction to Philosophy 3 HIS 101, 102 U.S. Surveys 3 BIO 102 World of Biology 3 PHY 101 Elements of Physics 3 French or Spanish 12 Social Science Elective 3 Junior History Electives: 3 Social Science Electives (POL, ECO, SOC, PSY) 3 HIS 362 Historiography 3 Total Hours: Social Science 6 Senior Senior Seminar 3 HIS 491 HIS Electives 3 Social Science Electives 3 College-wide Electives 3 History Major with Emphasis in African American Studies The African American Studies emphasis analyzes and seeks to explain the contribution of African American people to American and world cultures from antiquity to the present. Its focus is on the development of civilizations on the African continent, the history of the Diaspora, and challenges facing African American people in contemporary society. Objectives of the Emphasis Students who choose African American Studies as an Emphasis should know the following upon completion: 1. How to identify and describe the contributions of African Americans to American and world cultures in the Arts and Sciences. 2. How to use the tools of research and produce a documented study based on primary as well as secondary sources. 3. How to analyze significant issues facing African Americans and present policy statements for use by public and private agencies. Special Requirements To complete an Emphasis in African American Studies (18 Hours), students Page 256