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Overview
The African - American Studies curriculum from Columbia University explores the historical, cultural, social, and intellectual contours of the development of people of African descent.
Key Features
- The curriculum enables students to master the basic foundations of interdisciplinary knowledge in the humanities and social sciences in the black American, Caribbean, and sub-Saharan experience.
- Courses examine the cultural character of the African diaspora; its social institutions and political movements; its diversity in thought, belief systems, and spiritual expressions; and the factors behind the continuing burden of racial inequality.
- During their junior and senior years of study, students focus their research within a specific discipline or regional study relevant to the African diaspora.
Programme Structure
Courses include:- Protest Music and Popular Culture
- Third World Studies
- Topics in The Black Experience
- Race and the Articulation of Difference
- Harlem Renaissance
- African-American Literature
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
IELTS 7
PTE Academic 60
TOEFL® IBT 100
Credits
120 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Area & Cultural Studies Languages View 2632 other Bachelors in Languages in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 7
PTE Academic 60
TOEFL® IBT 100
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Autobiographical information
- Lists and descriptions of a student’s achievements, activities, employment and summer activities
- Personal essay
- An official high school transcript from all high schools attended
- One high school counselor’s recommendation and school profile
- The completed Mid-Year Report
- SAT or ACT
- Applicants may self-report their scores
- English proficiency examination score (if necessary)
- These recommendations must come from teachers who taught you in academic disciplines
- For engineering applicants, one must come from a math or science teacher
Tuition Fee
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International
62570 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 31285 USD per semester during 48 months. -
National
62570 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 31285 USD per semester during 48 months.
Living costs for Manhattan
2638 - 5751 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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