Spring 2026
Course Listings
AFS3352 - Culture, Health and Arts in Sub-Saharan Africa
Explores Sub-Saharan African cultures, health issues and belief systems related to health and the arts. Also provides a framework to better understand health and health care systems in other cultures.
Prereq: junior standing or 6 credits minimum from AFH 2000 or AFS 2002 or AFS 4905 or AFS 4935 or HUM 2420 or HUM 2424.
Explores Sub-Saharan African cultures, health issues and belief systems related to health and the arts. Also provides a framework to better understand health and health care systems in other cultures.
Prereq: junior standing or 6 credits minimum from AFH 2000 or AFS 2002 or AFS 4905 or AFS 4935 or HUM 2420 or HUM 2424.
AFS4905 - Individual Work: African Economic Development
Individual study and research for topics not covered in other courses.
Class #24032
Instructor: Renata Serra
Meet: Primary Classroom
Credits: 4
Department: African Studies
Final Exam: 5/1/2026 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Class Dates: 01/12/2026 - 04/22/2026
Individual study and research for topics not covered in other courses.
AFS4935 - African Studies Interdisciplinary Seminar: Anthropology of Modern Africa
Seminar on a selected interdisciplinary theme.
Can be repeated with a change in content up to 9 credits. Prereq: junior or senior standing, or instructor permission.
Seminar on a selected interdisciplinary theme.
Can be repeated with a change in content up to 9 credits. Prereq: junior or senior standing, or instructor permission.
AFS4935 - African Studies Interdisciplinary Seminar: Africa & China Relations
Seminar on a selected interdisciplinary theme.
Can be repeated with a change in content up to 9 credits. Prereq: junior or senior standing, or instructor permission.
Seminar on a selected interdisciplinary theme.
Can be repeated with a change in content up to 9 credits. Prereq: junior or senior standing, or instructor permission.
AFS6062 - Design and Methods for Sustainable Development Practice
Builds practical skills and critical perspectives to engage constructively in planning, implementation and evaluation of sustainable development practice. Designed for Master of Sustainable Development Practice (MDP) students and others whose academic work and future plans address sustainable development challenges.
Builds practical skills and critical perspectives to engage constructively in planning, implementation and evaluation of sustainable development practice. Designed for Master of Sustainable Development Practice (MDP) students and others whose academic work and future plans address sustainable development challenges.
AFS6306 - Gender and Empowerment in Development
Examines the concepts, and associated practices, of gender equity, women’s empowerment and men’s involvement. Gender equity is both a goal of development and means for attaining wider societal goals. Critically examines the assumptions underlying development practice and the challenges in integrating gender considerations into development work. Previous coursework or experience in development issues or gender-related topics is recommended.
Class #24183
Instructor: Jazmin Gonzales Tovar
Meet: Primary Classroom
Credits: 3
Department: African Studies
Final Exam: 4/30/2026 @ 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Class Dates: 01/12/2026 - 04/22/2026
Examines the concepts, and associated practices, of gender equity, women’s empowerment and men’s involvement. Gender equity is both a goal of development and means for attaining wider societal goals. Critically examines the assumptions underlying development practice and the challenges in integrating gender considerations into development work. Previous coursework or experience in development issues or gender-related topics is recommended.
AFS6307 - Foundations of Economics for Sustainable Development
Providing students with limited economics background with a foundation in development economics, with attention devoted to sustainable development. Students learn about the major theoretical debates within the discipline, the most current research topics and apply their knowledge to the comparative analysis of development in Africa and Latin America.
Prereq: None.
Providing students with limited economics background with a foundation in development economics, with attention devoted to sustainable development. Students learn about the major theoretical debates within the discipline, the most current research topics and apply their knowledge to the comparative analysis of development in Africa and Latin America.
Prereq: None.
AFS6905 - Individual Work in African Studies: Anthropology of Modern Africa
Individual Work in African Studies
AFS6905 - Individual Work in African Studies: Seminar in African Politics
Individual Work in African Studies
AFS6905 - Individual Work in African Studies: Swahili Beginning 1 (G Online)
Individual Work in African Studies
Class #28224
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Instructor: John Muchira
Meet: Primary Classroom
Credits: 1-3
Department: African Studies
Final Exam: TBA
Class Dates: 01/12/2026 - 04/22/2026
Individual Work in African Studies
AFS6905 - Individual Work in African Studies: Swahili Beginner 2
Individual Work in African Studies
Class #28225
Instructor: John Muchira
Meet: Primary Classroom
Credits: 3
Department: African Studies
Final Exam: 4/29/2026 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Class Dates: 01/12/2026 - 04/22/2026
Individual Work in African Studies
AFS6905 - Individual Work in African Studies: Swahili Intermediate 2
Individual Work in African Studies
Class #28226
Instructor: Rose Lugano
Meet: Primary Classroom
Credits: 3
Department: African Studies
Final Exam: 4/30/2026 @ 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Class Dates: 01/12/2026 - 04/22/2026
Individual Work in African Studies
AFS6905 - Individual Work in African Studies: Advanced Swahili 2
Individual Work in African Studies
Class #28228
Instructor: Rose Lugano
Meet: Primary Classroom
Credits: 3
Department: African Studies
Final Exam: 4/29/2026 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Class Dates: 01/12/2026 - 04/22/2026
Individual Work in African Studies
AFS6905 - Individual Work in African Studies: Wolof Beginning 2
Individual Work in African Studies
Class #28230
Instructor: Macodou FALL
Meet: Primary Classroom
Credits: 3
Department: African Studies
Final Exam: 4/30/2026 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Class Dates: 01/12/2026 - 04/22/2026
Individual Work in African Studies
AFS6905 - Individual Work in African Studies: Zulu Beginning 1
Individual Work in African Studies
Class #28232
Instructor: Phumelele Ndlela
Meet: Primary Classroom
Credits: 3
Department: African Studies
Final Exam: 5/1/2026 @ 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Class Dates: 01/12/2026 - 04/22/2026
Individual Work in African Studies
AFS6905 - Individual Work in African Studies: Sahel Seminar 3
Individual Work in African Studies
Class #28611
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Instructor: Leonardo Villalon
Meet: Primary Classroom
Credits: 3
Department: African Studies
Final Exam: TBA
Class Dates: 01/12/2026 - 04/22/2026
Individual Work in African Studies