African and African Diaspora Studies
This interdisciplinary minor explores the deep connections and rich complexities of life in Africa and the African Diaspora. Students take six courses (18 credit hours) to examine this topic from multiple perspectives:
History and archaeology
Art and visual culture
Geography and ethnography
Music and dance
Political science and sustainable development
Languages and literature
The minor in African and African Diaspora Studies can complement many different majors to better prepare students for future career paths by equipping them with high-demand, transferable skills:
Cultural Fluency: Students gain a deep understanding of historical processes and cultural dynamics at local-to-global scales—skills valued by multinational corporations and international non-profits
Policy Development: Students evaluate how economic, political, and cultural frameworks shape institutions, healthcare, and development—skills required for careers in public policy, urban planning, and human resources
Interdisciplinary Research and Synthesis: Students integrate perspectives from the humanities and social sciences to connect human narratives with empirical data—skills vital for work in marketing, intelligence, and journalism
Communication and Advocacy: Students translate complex socio-historical concepts into clear written and verbal communication for diverse audiences—skills relevant to jobs in media production, public relations, and fundraising
Course Information
For course information, see the 2026-27 Undergraduate Bulletin.
Faculty Contact
Dr. Cameron Gokee
Department of Anthropology
Office: Belk 330A
Email: gokeecd@appstate.edu
Phone: (828) 262-6752