Africana Studies

Bachelor of Arts

What is Africana Studies?

Africana Studies is the study of the interrelated histories, arts, politics, intellectual currents and cultural products of Africa and the African diaspora.

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As a field of inquiry, Africana Studies critically examines the intellectual traditions and experiences of Africans and diasporic communities from intra- and interdisciplinary perspectives. As such, Africana Studies includes African American, Caribbean and African Studies.

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Recent Works by Bucknell Faculty

A LUTA CONTINUA: (Re)Introducing Amilcar Cabral to a New Generation of Thinkers
by P. Khalil Saucier
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American Imperialism's Undead: The Occupation of Haiti and the Rise of Caribbean Anticolonialism
by Raphael Dalleo
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Black Queer Ethics, Family, and Philosophical Imagination
by Thelathia Nikki Young
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The history of Africa cannot be separated from the history of the West. The work we do, the music we listen to and the foods we eat have all been shaped by the interactions between African peoples, their descendants and Western Europe.

Majoring in Africana Studies helps students develop international and national perspectives, gain a strong background in research and become innovative thinkers and future leaders. Majors will also be able to offer employers significant expertise with respect to issues of diversity and inclusion.

Courses You Could Take

199.

Introduction to Africana Studies

The course introduces students to concepts, theories, and debates of the vibrant discipline of Africana Studies.

280.

Race, Violence and Incarceration

This course develops an understanding of the dynamic convergence of race, violence, and criminal justice both nationally and globally. It pays particular attention to the prison system and the police practices with an eye toward building an understanding of criminal justice as a racialized (read anti-black) social institution.

290.

Black Women & the Art of Hustle

This course explores black women's history. Using the idea of the "hustle" to guide our analysis, we will explore black feminist projects that have centered financial, emotional, and physical well-being.

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Faculty Spotlight

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Associate Professor; Director of Africana Studies

P. Khalil Saucier

"Africana studies sees the continuity between past and present and helps unpack that for us. It gives historical depth to contemporary problems."

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Assistant Professor

Nikki Young

"Forging relationships outside of the classroom helps students see that they can think about the world through the critical lenses they've developed in the classroom, and they can bring the world that they're experiencing into the classroom."

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Assistant Professor of Spanish

Nick Jones

"Someday, many of these students will be in positions of power. They need to understand and consider the perspectives of those who may be less privileged than themselves."

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