NOTE: 500 level courses require graduate standing

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African-American Studies

Location: 1223 UH; Phone: (312) 996-2950.

AAST     100            Introduction to African-American Studies
         3 hours.
        Credit is not given for AAST 100 if the student has credit for any course from among AAST 101, AAST 102, AAST 105, or AAST 106.   

AAST     111            Introduction to African-American Literature Since 1910
         3 hours.
        Same as ENGL 119.   

AAST     120            African-American Religious Traditions
         3 hours.
           

AAST     202            African-American Behavioral Patterns
         3 hours.
        Same as PSCH 202. Prerequisite(s) PSCH 100 or consent of the instructor. Recommended background: Credit in AAST 201 or PSCH 201.   

AAST     206            Research Methods in African-American Studies: Social Science
         3 hours.
        Prerequisite(s): AAST 100 or consent of the instructor.   

AAST     241            Pre-Colonial Africa
         3 hours.
        Same as HIST 241.  Cultural Diversity course. To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Discussion/Recitation and one Lecture-Discussion. 

AAST     245            Politics and Government of Africa
         3 hours.
        Same as POLS 245. Prerequisite(s): POLS 130 or POLS 190 or AAST 100; or consent of the instructor.  Cultural Diversity course.  

AAST     248            African-American History since 1877
         3 hours.
        Same as HIST 248. Prerequisite(s): One course in African-American studies or history, or consent of the instructor.  Cultural Diversity course.  

AAST     250            Comparative Black Literatures
         3 hours.
        Same as ENGL 260.   

AAST     252            African-Americans and the Law, Since 1954
         3 hours.
        Same as POLS 252. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in AAST 100 or Grade of C or better in POLS 101 or Grade of C or better in POLS 103 or Grade of C or better in POLS 190; or consent of the instructor. Recommended background: AAST 251 or POLS 251.  Cultural Diversity course.  

AAST     270            African Art
         3 hours.
        Same as AH 270. Prerequisite(s): 3 hours of art history at the 100 level or consent of the instructor.  Cultural Diversity course.  

AAST     294            Topics in African-American Studies
         3 hours.
        May be repeated to a maximum of 6 hours. Students may register in more than one section per term. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or consent of the instructor.   

AAST     340            Advanced Seminar in African-American Studies: Social Science
         3 hours.
        Prerequisite(s): Junior standing and declared major in African-American studies, or consent of the instructor.   

AAST     398            Independent Study: Special Topics
         3 hours.
        May be repeated to a maximum of 9 hours. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor and approval of the head of the department of African-American studies.  Departmental Approval Required 

AAST     441            Topics in African History
         3 OR 4 hours.
        Same as HIST 441. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. May be repeated. Prerequisite(s): 3 hours of African history, African-American studies, or consent of the instructor.