African Studies Unit

This unit focuses on the field of African studies in all its specializations, which is a very important field at present, especially with a significant number of university students who are affiliated with the African continent. The objectives of the African Studies Unit at the Academic Studies Center in the College of Arts and Humanities include:

• Focusing on African studies in all its types and fields in a scientific and methodological manner.
• Shedding light on African issues and making them a central topic for discussion and study, as these issues have become a global concern today.
• Holding scientific and academic courses for students and researchers interested in delving into African studies.
• Granting specialized scientific diplomas in the field of African studies and its various specializations.
• Working on the formation of scientific personnel and specialized researchers in African affairs in a scientific manner.
• Developing, training, and educating African students affiliated with the University of Minnesota and introducing them to the issues of their home countries.
• Keeping up with the increasing global interest in African studies by students and researchers due to the importance of these studies, as Africa represents the continent of the future due to its notable natural and human resources.
• Organizing scientific conferences, seminars, and workshops in collaboration with academic research centers.
• Organizing specialized training courses in the field of African studies.

Proposed Courses and Diplomas for the Unit

The most important proposed scientific courses and diplomas for the African Studies Unit are as follows: