AFS 3350 - Research Procedures in Africana Studies

This course will consider the current comparative and transcontinental research on emerging issues in the field of Africana Studies. The course participants will have opportunities to consider debates in the literature from representative sites in Africa, the Caribbean, and the Americas. We will also look at the pioneer researchers in the field, and their innovative procedures/techniques. The students will become familiar with the research procedures needed to conduct literature reviews, interviews, direct observations, participate in community problem solving, and work with personal and official documents. The result should help the students prepare research papers and theses.

Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: AFS 2000 or permission of the instructor.

Credits: 3 hours