HAFR 400 - (Fall) The Africana Studies Capstone

Credit Hours: 3

This capstone two-course sequence is required of all senior AFR majors and is designed to enhance research and writing skills for in-depth analysis of areas beyond the scope of the other requirements in the major. This course tasks the student to develop a major research project based in a particular social problem using a blend of humanities and social science research methodologies. Students will address a particular research problem evident in the Atlanta West End community, conduct archival research, select appropriate research methods, carry out relevant service learning with a community organization, take field notes, analyze all sources of information, and synthesize these into a well-written research report. The Capstone allows students to pursue a compelling personal project approved by the Director and Capstone instructor. Open only to students classified as seniors, this course is tailored to meet the needs of each student in preparation for professional work or graduate study. This should be among the last courses taken in the major.

Prerequisites: AFR 101, AFR 200, AFR 300, HAFR301, History 225 and 226 or other equivalent course work.