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Transylvania\u2019s minor in Africana studies provides an immersive, interdisciplinary exploration of the historical, cultural and political experiences of African people and African-descended people throughout the world, including the United States, Caribbean and Latin America, and other regions. By integrating perspectives from a range of disciplines, including English, education, history, music, political science, psychology, sociology and religion, Africana studies students develop the critical and analytical tools needed to understand systemic inequalities, interrogate systems of power and articulate new visions of justice.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Contacts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Steve Hess<\/a>
<\/strong>Associate Professor of Political Science, Africana Studies Program Director
(859) 233-8214<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stephanie Coriale
<\/strong>Social Sciences Administrative Assistant
(859) 233-8104<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Carpenter Academic Center
<\/strong>Transylvania University
300 North Broadway
Lexington, KY 40508-1797<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More Information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Request more information about Transylvania University<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Transylvania\u2019s minor in Africana studies provides an immersive, interdisciplinary exploration of the historical, cultural and political experiences of African people and African-descended people throughout the world, including the United States, Caribbean and Latin America, and other regions. By integrating perspectives from a range of disciplines, including English, education, history, music, political science, psychology, sociology and religion, Africana studies students develop the critical and analytical tools<\/p>\n

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