Ph.D. Program in Africana Studies

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  Ph.D.
   Overview
   Pedagogy
   Faculty
   Ph.D. Program
   Summary of Requirements
   Core Courses
   Second-Tier Courses
   First-Year Exam
 Language Requirements
   Advising
   A.M. Paper
   Ph.D. Oral Examination
   Ph.D. Dissertation
   Application Process
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Language Requirements

Students whose research is conducted in a language other than English are required to pass an examination in a language of library research. In order to pass, the candidate must translate into English at a level that demonstrates an ability to do library research reliably in the language. Students should take the examination in a language that they are likely to need in their doctoral research. The examination can be taken in any language spoken in Africa or the African Diaspora except English. To receive an A.M. degree, the student must demonstrate proficiency in at least one non-native language relevant to his or her program.

African Language Requirement

Students who select the African track will be required to take a minimum of four courses (two years) of an African language, such as those required for undertaking field research in Africa or the Diaspora.