AFST 490

Summer 2026 Part of Term 1

Part of Term 1
May 18-Aug 6

Independent Study

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Credit: 1 TO 4 hours.

Supervised readings and research in selected fields in consultation with the instructor.

1 to 3 undergraduate hours. 1 to 4 graduate hours. May be repeated in separate terms up to 9 undergraduate hours or 12 graduate hours, if topics vary. Prerequisite: Consent of the Center for African Studies.

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AFST 490 class schedule data for summer 2026
	Status		CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
			40769	Independent Study	A	10:00AM -12:00PM	R	Location Pending	Toure, V	Availability: Closed Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 05/18/26-08/06/26 Special Approval: Departmental Approval Required Credit: 4 hours Section Info: Supervised readings and research in selected fields in consultation with the instructor. This independent study examines African proverbs with a focus on Wolof and Yoruba oral traditions as forms of artistic and intellectual expression. It explores how both traditions use proverbs to convey philosophy, social values, and cultural knowledge through metaphor and condensed expression, while comparing their structures, meanings, and relevance in contemporary African societies. The goal of the course is to produce an academic paper that meets the standards of a peer-reviewed journal.