Events this semester

1. Dr. Cornel West speaks on "Race and Democracy"--Thursday, January 31, 7:00 p.m. Eberly Auditorium, sponsored by African-American Cultural Center, co-sponsored by Pan-African Studies and many other entities on campus.
2. "Black History Thru Music!"--a Six O'Clock Series event, Monday, February 4, 6:00 p.m. in the Ohio Room of the HUB. See details at http://www.iup.edu/sixoclockseries/schedule.html .
3. The movie Bamako (from Mali, 2006, about representatives of an AFrican society who bring action against international financial institutions).  French with English subtitles, 118 minutes).  Sunday, February 24, at the Indiana Theatre, 637 Philadelphia Street, 6:00 p.m. and again at 8:30 p.m. Part of the 2008 IUP Foreign Film and Music Series, sponsored by the Office of International Affairs.  For details, see the orange posters about the series.
4. "Hip Hop:  Beyond Beats and Rhymes"-- Mr. Byron Hurt speaks at this Six O'Clock Series event, Monday, March 24, 6:00 p.m in the Eberly Auditorium.  See details at http://www.iup.edu/sixoclockseries/schedule.html .
5. "The Social and Economic Effects of Climate Change in Africa"-- Dr. Robert Crane speaks at this Six O'Clock Series event, Monday, March 31, 6:00 p.m .in the Ohio Room of the HUB.  This is the Pan-African Studies Annual Lecture.  See details at http://www.iup.edu/sixoclockseries/schedule.html .

What will you gain from a Pan-African Studies Minor?

 This multidisciplinary minor helps students enrich their cross-cultural studies by heightening their awareness of and sensitivity to cultural diversity and expanding their knowledge of contributions by persons of African heritage. The Pan-African Studies Minor is a valuable asset in the increasingly diverse society and is attractive to employers and graduate schools alike. The Pan-African Studies Minor gives you:

• A chance to enrich your vision of the world by experiencing a multidisciplinary program.
• An innovative linking of studies in history, English, economics, philosophy, sociology, anthropology, geography, art and political science
• A challenging program to expand your career opportunities.
• A way to explore yourself through contact with incredibly rich and diverse cultures.
• An opportunity to study abroad and take part in exchange programs

that the minor in Pan-African Studies is only 18 credits?

• that having a minor in Pan-African Studies complements most majors in the humanities, social sciences, and human services?
• having a minor in Pan-African Studies shows employers that you are sensitive to issues of cultural diversity?

Did you realize…

• that there are only two specific required courses for the Pan-African Studies minor?
• that you can take the courses of the 18-credit minor in any order?
• that many of the courses related to Pan-African Studies also fulfill Liberal Studies elective requirements?

If you have taken two or three courses related to Pan-African Studies, you might already be well on your way to completing the minor! 

Furthermore, the 18 credits of the minor can include more than just courses—you could do a relevant internship, study abroad program, or independent study, too. 

How do I apply for the minor?

If you are interested in applying for a Pan-African Studies Minor, you should:

1.      Ask your instructor for a Form of Minor Application.  The form is also available at the Dean’s Office of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, located at 201 McElhaney and at the office of the Pan-African Studies Program Coordinator.

2.      Fill in the form and submit it to the Dean’s Office or to the Program Coordinator.

For further information, contact

Dr. Marveta Ryan-Sams

Coordinator, Pan-African Studies Program

Sutton Hall, Room 465

Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Indiana, PA 157051-1046

Phone: 724-357-7530

e-mail mmryan@iup.edu

Consider these spring 2008 courses!

PNAF 131 (3 cr)  Introduction to Pan-African Studies.  Dr. S. Mukasa.  M 5:05-7:45.  Davis 418.  Fulfills the Liberal Studies Elective requirement AND the Non-Western Cultures requirement. Required for the Minor in Pan-African Studies.

GEOG 255  (3cr) Geography of Africa.  Dr. C. Masilela.  TR 12:30-1:45.  Leonard 011.  Fulfills the LS Elective Requirement AND the Non-Western Cultures Requirement.

ENGL 348   (3 cr) African American Literature.  Dr. V. Watson.  MW 3:35-4:50.  Leonard 105.  Prerequisite:  ENGL 121 or 122 and 202.  

HIST 365   (3 cr) History of Black America Since Emancipation. Dr. X. Wang.  MWF 9:05-9:55.  Keith 243.  Prerequisites: Sophomore standing; HIST 195 (nonmajors).  Required for the Minor in Pan-African Studies.

HIST 366 (3 cr) African-American Women.  Dr. E. R. Marcus.  MWF 2:30-3:20.  Keith 238.  Prerequisites: Sophomore standing; HIST 195 (nonmajors).  Fulfills the LS Elective Requirement.

PLSC 389 (3 cr) Developing Nations. Dr. S. Wheeler. TR 9:30-10:45.  Keith 007.  Suggested Prerequisites:  PLSC 280 and/or 285.  Fulfills the Liberal Studies Elective requirement AND the Non-Western Cultures requirement.

Descriptions of these and all other Pan-African Studies courses are at www.iup.edu/panafrican.

For further Information, contact:

Dr. Stanford Mukasa
Acting Coordinator of Pan-African Studies (spring 2007)
Davis Hall, Room 420
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA 15705
Phone: 724-357-3097/724-467-0001
mukasa@iup.edu