Africana Studies

非洲研究 Courses

Program Contact

Ann Duncan, Department Chair, 教授，美国研究和宗教

Affiliate Faculty

James Dator，历史学助理教授

伊莲·弗朗索瓦，副教授，女性，性别 & Sexuality Studies

Nyasha-Grayman-Simpson，心理学副教授

Ailish Hopper，和平研究副教授

Flo Martin, Professor, French

安吉洛·罗宾逊，文学副教授

Janet Shope，社会学教授 & Anthropology

埃里克·辛格，政治学教授

Rory Turner社会学实践教授 & Anthropology

Africana studies students at Goucher have the opportunity to engage with Africa and 其侨民通过学院广泛的出国留学机会. Below are just a handful of study abroad programs that Africana studies students can participate 作为云顶集团的学生

South Africa

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南非的艾滋病、不平等和社会政策
Goucher College offers an intensive three-week January program in South Africa that 通过艾滋病毒/艾滋病危机的镜头审视不平等和社会政策. Two-thirds of the persons living with HIV/AIDS are in sub-Saharan Africa, and South Africa has 是世界上艾滋病毒/艾滋病发病率最高的国家之一. 艾滋病毒/艾滋病的流行反映了 剥夺、剥夺权力和依赖的社会断层线. South Africa offers an interesting context for exploring how differential access to resources influences risk.

南非的农村和乡镇教育
This intensive course abroad will introduce students to primary and secondary education 在南非Grahamstown的乡镇和农村学校. Participants will design and implement lesson plans focusing on basic reading and English concepts for 南非五年级到八年级的学生. 参与者将设计和实施 lessons that encourage the development of South African learners' reading, thinking, 排版和内容领域技能. 一门以南方历史为重点的课程 Africa, culture and customs unique to the Eastern Cape region, and rural education 将于每年5月在南非举行.

Ghana

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西非的历史、社会和文化
This three-week course is your opportunity to experience firsthand the enduring and changing West African culture through intensive interdisciplinary study of Ghana's 以及贝宁的习俗、社会制度和艺术. 本课程内容广泛 travel throughout West Africa, including lectures on West African religion, history, and art. You'll go on field excursions to meet artists, see theatrical and dance performances, visit cultural museums, and take intensive classes in West African drumming, dance, and more.

社会转型与文化表达，阿克拉
This semester or yearlong program examines Ghana's social, economic, and political features. 考虑的主题范围从教育和宗教传统独特到 Africa to the impact of the Trans-Atlantic slave trade to the role of Queenmothers in Krobo. 加纳北部的专题研讨会探讨了诸如这种对比之类的主题 between Western and traditionally trained midwives to the role of local markets in the global economy.

全球视野下的非洲侨民
This semester program examines the global dispersions of peoples and cultures of African ancestry, including their growing impact on world economies, politics of ethnicity 以及归属感，审美和物质文化，以及意识形态. The program offers a unique opportunity to learn about numerous distinct cultures as well as an in-depth 加纳在非洲乃至世界的领导地位的历史. Students will 住在充满活力的海岸角社区.

Rwanda

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种族灭绝后恢复与和平建设
In 1994, Rwanda was the site of one of the most atrocious genocides in contemporary human history. 在100天的时间里，大约有100万人被杀，结果 在一个支离破碎的国家. 自1994年以来，卢旺达的建设和平进程 been successful in restoring trust in state institutions, engaging Rwandans in the 重建可持续的和解，克服种族分裂. During this semester program, students will be based in Kigali, Rwanda's capital, a medium-sized 这座现代化的城市反映了从种族灭绝中成功恢复的迹象 enduring poverty. 学生们将学习种族灭绝后的恢复与和平建设， 卢旺达语，并进行一个独立的研究项目.

Uganda

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坎帕拉发展研究
Based in Kampala, Uganda's capital city, this semester program offers an in-depth, hands-on practicum with one of the country's many international or grassroots development 为各机构提供更深入了解发展工作的实践. Students investigate the impact and accompanying issues of Ugandan progress in HIV/AIDS prevention, 人权、基层发展、小额信贷和社区保护. Through field visits to rural areas of Uganda and a comparative excursion to Rwanda, students 在他们学习的过程中，探索“开发行业”修辞之外的东西 关于这个不断变化的国家和地区的各种优势和需求.

Internships

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Internships help students explore possibilities, apply classroom learning, and gain experience. Explore 实习和学分选择.

Student Employment

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Student employment 为学生提供校内和校外的机会. 职业教育办事处 provides resources and support to students with or without Federal Work Study to find 工作，提交申请，并了解更多关于求职过程. Students have access to Handshake — a website for job postings, events, resumes/cover letters, and career management.

Major & Career Exploration

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Exploring career options, choosing a major, and making career decisions is a multi-step 鼓励所有学生尽早和经常参与的过程. Goucher students 有各种各样的资源可以通过 Majors and Career page 在这个过程中帮助他们.

Job Search

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云顶集团教育为学生准备今天的就业市场和未来. Students 能透过网站寻找工作机会及查阅求职资源吗 CEO Job Search page.

Graduate & Professional School

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学生可以云顶集团资源来搜索和申请研究生和专业 school through the 首席执行官研究生和专业学校页面, through faculty and staff members, or utilizing their own resources, network and tools.

约翰霍普金斯大学凯里商学院4+1学士/硕士课程

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Goucher College and Johns Hopkins Carey Business School are offering Goucher students 学士学位和硕士学位相结合的课程. This 4+1 program combines a bachelor’s degree from Goucher with a master of science degree from Johns Hopkins in business analytics and risk management, information systems, health care 管理、财务或市场营销. 学生可以在大三的时候申请. GRE or GMAT tests have been waived but applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25分或以上，通过部分定量推理课程，成绩为 B or better.