Africa is the most culturally and geographically diverse continent on earth. The African Studies program offers you an opportunity to study the histories, cultures, languages, geographies, politics and economics of this fascinating continent. You will also learn about the aid, trade and investment, and migration flows that link Africa to the rest of the world in the era of globalization.
Career Opportunities
You can do a lot with this major! Global Studies majors go on to successful careers in international business, academics, advocacy, politics, government, publishing, the arts, research, and much more.
All liberal arts degrees help students develop their Core Career Competencies, and Global Studies majors develop specific skills that are applicable to lots of different careers..These skills include:
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Deep understanding of the institutions and processes that shape the world
Cross-cultural knowledge and understanding
Critical thinking and creative problem-solving
Ability to formulate clear and persuasive messages
Listening, clarifying, questioning and responding skills
Ability to work well independently and collaboratively
Course Overview
Students in the Combined Honours program can benefit from a work placement opportunity, a mentorship program and the chance to study in Africa through our African Studies Abroad course (in Ghana in May 2015) or by doing their third year at one of the African universities with which Carleton has exchange agreements. Carleton University has one of the highest concentrations of Africanist scholars in the country, with nearly 50 professors from all faculties affiliated to the Institute. It also has exchange relationships with African Universities, including the University of Dar es Salaam in Tanzania; the University of Ghana in Legon (Accra), Ghana; and the University of Witwatersrand in South Africa. Carleton also has a number of active Africa-focused student groups which organize a variety of events.
Subjects
Programme Structure Courses include: The African City African Migrations and Diasporas African Studies Abroad: Selected Topics Placement Ancient and Pre-Colonial Africa Modern Africa The Scramble for Africa, 1876-1918 Gender and Sexuality in Africa Politics of Development in Africa Politics of War in Africa Ethnography of Sub-Saharan Africa Ethnography of North Africa African Cinema African Literatures
Academic Entry Requirement
Academic Requirements You will need a secondary school or high school graduation certificate. Education should normally consist of a minimum of 12 years of study. You will need to present transcripts from your senior high school along with your graduation diploma or certificate, and any graduation exam results.
English Entry Requirement
You only need to take one of these language tests.
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