Institute of African Studies
1728 Dunton Tower
(613)520-2600 ext. 2220
carleton.ca/africanstudies/
This section presents the requirements for programs in:
- M.A. Anthropology with Collaborative Specialization in African Studies
- M.A. Applied Linguistics and Discourse Studies with Collaborative Specialization in African Studies
- Master of Business Administration with Collaborative Specialization in African Studies
- M.A. Communication with Collaborative Specialization in African Studies
- M.A. Economics with Collaborative Specialization in African Studies
- M.A. English with Collaborative Specialization in African Studies
- M.A. French and Francophone Studies with Collaborative Specialization in African Studies
- M.A. Film Studies with Collaborative Specialization in African Studies
- M.A. Geography with Collaborative Specialization in African Studies
- M.A. History with Collaborative Specialization in African Studies
- M.A. International Affairs with Collaborative Specialization in African Studies
- M. Journalism with Collaborative Specialization in African Studies
- M.A. Legal Studies with Collaborative Specialization in African Studies
- M.A. Migration and Diaspora Studies with Collaborative Specialization in African Studies
- M.A. Music and Culture with Collaborative Specialization in African Studies
- M.A. Political Economy with Collaborative Specialization in African Studies
- M.A. Political Science with Collaborative Specialization in African Studies
- M.A. Sociology with Collaborative Specialization in African Studies
- M.A. Women's and Gender Studies with Collaborative Specialization in African Studies
- Ph.D. Anthropology with Collaborative Specialization in African Studies
- Ph.D. International Affairs with Collaborative Specialization in African Studies
- Ph.D. Sociology with Collaborative Specialization in African Studies
Program Requirements
M.A. Anthropology
with Collaborative Specialization in African Studies (5.0 credits)
| Requirements - Thesis pathway (5.0 credits): | ||
| 1. 0.5 credit in: | 0.5 | |
AFRI 5000 [0.5] | African Studies as a Discipline: Historical and Current Perspectives | |
| 2. 0.0 credit in: | 0.0 | |
AFRI 5800 [0.0] | Scholarly Preparation in African Studies | |
| 3. 0.5 credit in: | 0.5 | |
ANTH 5401 [0.5] | Theory in Anthropology | |
| 4. 0.5 credit in: | 0.5 | |
ANTH 5402 [0.5] | Research in Anthropology | |
| 5. 1.5 credits in electives (see Note, below) | 1.5 | |
| 6. 2.0 credits in: | 2.0 | |
ANTH 5909 [2.0] | M.A. Thesis | |
| Total Credits | 5.0 | |
| Requirements - Research Essay pathway (5.0 credits) | ||
| 1. 0.5 credit in: | 0.5 | |
AFRI 5000 [0.5] | African Studies as a Discipline: Historical and Current Perspectives | |
| 2. 0.0 credit in: | 0.0 | |
AFRI 5800 [0.0] | Scholarly Preparation in African Studies | |
| 3. 0.5 credit in: | 0.5 | |
ANTH 5401 [0.5] | Theory in Anthropology | |
| 4. 0.5 credit in: | 0.5 | |
ANTH 5402 [0.5] | Research in Anthropology | |
| 5. 2.5 credits in electives (see Note, below) | 2.5 | |
| 6. 1.0 credit in: | 1.0 | |
ANTH 5908 [1.0] | M.A. Research Essay | |
| Total Credits | 5.0 | |
| Requirements - Coursework pathway (5.0 credits) | ||
| 1. 0.5 credit in: | 0.5 | |
AFRI 5000 [0.5] | African Studies as a Discipline: Historical and Current Perspectives | |
| 2. 0.0 credit in: | 0.0 | |
AFRI 5800 [0.0] | Scholarly Preparation in African Studies | |
| 3. 0.5 credit in: | 0.5 | |
ANTH 5401 [0.5] | Theory in Anthropology | |
| (Normally to be taken in the first fall term after admission to the program.) | ||
| 4. 0.5 credit in: | 0.5 | |
ANTH 5402 [0.5] | Research in Anthropology | |
| 5. 0.5 credit from: | 0.5 | |
ANTH 5109 [0.5] | Ethnography of Gender | |
ANTH 5209 [0.5] | Special Topics in Ethnography of Contemporary Africa | |
ANTH 5809 [0.5] | Special Topics in the Anthropology of Development | |
SOCI 5404 [0.5] | Race, Ethnicity and Class in Contemporary Societies | |
- or an approved course in ANTH or SOCI approved by the Graduate Coordinator of the Institute of African Studies | ||
| 6. 3.0 credits in electives, including 0.5 credit in a course designated as having sufficient African Studies content | 3.0 | |
| Total Credits | 5.0 | |
M.A. Applied Linguistics and Discourse Studies
with Collaborative Specialization in African Studies (5.0 credits)
| Requirements - Thesis pathway (5.0 credits) | ||
| 1. 0.5 credit in: | 0.5 | |
AFRI 5000 [0.5] | African Studies as a Discipline: Historical and Current Perspectives | |
| 2. 0.0 credit in: | 0.0 | |
AFRI 5800 [0.0] | Scholarly Preparation in African Studies | |
| 3. 1.0 credit in: | 1.0 | |
ALDS 5001 [0.5] | Directions in Applied Linguistics and Discourse Studies | |
ALDS 5002 [0.5] | Inquiry Strategies in Applied Linguistics and Discourse Studies | |
| 4. 1.5 credits from any 5000-level ALDS course (in consultation with their advisor, students may take up to 1.0 credit in graduate courses from other programs at Carleton University or the University of Ottawa; up to 1.0 credit can be taken at the 4000 level; up to 1.5 credits can be taken in piggybacked courses) | 1.5 | |
| 5. 2.0 credits in: | 2.0 | |
ALDS 5909 [2.0] | M.A. Thesis | |
| Total Credits | 5.0 | |
| Requirements - Research Essay pathway (5.0 credits) | ||
| 1. 0.5 credit in: | 0.5 | |
AFRI 5000 [0.5] | African Studies as a Discipline: Historical and Current Perspectives | |
| 2. 0.0 credit in: | 0.0 | |
AFRI 5800 [0.0] | Scholarly Preparation in African Studies | |
| 3. 1.0 credit in: | 1.0 | |
ALDS 5001 [0.5] | Directions in Applied Linguistics and Discourse Studies | |
ALDS 5002 [0.5] | Inquiry Strategies in Applied Linguistics and Discourse Studies | |
| 4. 2.5 credits from any 5000-level ALDS course (in consultation with their advisor, students may take up to 1.0 credit in graduate courses from other programs at Carleton University or the University of Ottawa; up to 1.0 credit can be taken at the 4000 level; up to 1.5 credits can be taken in piggybacked courses) | 2.5 | |
| 5. 1.0 credit in: | 1.0 | |
ALDS 5908 [1.0] | Research Essay | |
| Total Credits | 5.0 | |
Master of Business Administration
with Collaborative Specialization in African Studies (8.5 credits)
| Requirements: | ||
| 1. 0.75 credit in: | 0.75 | |
IBUS 5712 [0.25] | Business and Government in Emerging Economies | |
AFRI 5000 [0.5] | African Studies as a Discipline: Historical and Current Perspectives | |
| 2. 0.0 credit in: | 0.0 | |
AFRI 5800 [0.0] | Scholarly Preparation in African Studies | |
| 3. 1.5 credit in elective specialization courses designated as having sufficient African Studies content, within the School of Business or elsewhere, with permission of African Studies and the School of Business. | 1.5 | |
| 4. 4.25 credits in compulsory core courses | 4.25 | |
| 5. 1.0 credits in elective courses | 1.0 | |
| 6. 1.0 credit in: | 1.0 | |
BUSI 5999 [1.0] | Internship 1 | |
| 7. 0.0 credit in: | 0.0 | |
BUSI 5998 [0.0] | MBA Skills Workshop 2 | |
| Total Credits | 8.5 | |
- 1
Students with less than two (2) years of professional employment experience must successfully complete BUSI 5999 [1.0] Internship in order to graduate. Students with two or more years work experience may apply for an exemption.
- 2
Non-credit required skills workshop.
M.A. Communication
with Collaborative Specialization in African Studies (5.0 credits)
| Requirements - Research Essay program (5.0 credits) | ||
| 1. 0.5 credit in: | 0.5 | |
AFRI 5000 [0.5] | African Studies as a Discipline: Historical and Current Perspectives | |
| 2. 0.0 credit in: | 0.0 | |
AFRI 5800 [0.0] | Scholarly Preparation in African Studies | |
| 3. 1.0 credit in: | 1.0 | |
COMS 5101 [1.0] | Foundations of Communication Studies | |
| 4. 0.5 credit in: | 0.5 | |
COMS 5605 [0.5] | Approaches to Communication Research | |
| 5. 1.0 credit in: | 1.0 | |
COMS 5908 [1.0] | Research Essay | |
| 6. 2.0 credits chosen from the list of optional courses. | 2.0 | |
| Total Credits | 5.0 | |
| Requirements - Thesis program (5.0 credits) | ||
| 1. 0.5 credit in: | 0.5 | |
AFRI 5000 [0.5] | African Studies as a Discipline: Historical and Current Perspectives | |
| 2. 0.0 credit in: | 0.0 | |
AFRI 5800 [0.0] | Scholarly Preparation in African Studies | |
| 3. 1.0 credit in: | 1.0 | |
COMS 5101 [1.0] | Foundations of Communication Studies | |
| 4. 0.5 credit in: | 0.5 | |
COMS 5605 [0.5] | Approaches to Communication Research | |
| 5. 2.0 credits in: | 2.0 | |
COMS 5909 [2.0] | M.A. Thesis | |
| 6. 1.0 credits from the list of optional courses. | 1.0 | |
| Total Credits | 5.0 | |
M.A. Economics
with Collaborative Specialization in African Studies (4.0 credits)
| Requirements - Coursework option (4.0 credits) | ||
| 1. 1.5 credits in: | 1.5 | |
ECON 5020 [0.5] | Microeconomic Theory | |
ECON 5021 [0.5] | Macroeconomic Theory | |
ECON 5027 [0.5] | Econometrics I | |
| 2. 0.5 credit in: | 0.5 | |
AFRI 5000 [0.5] | African Studies as a Discipline: Historical and Current Perspectives | |
| 3. 0.0 credit in: | 0.0 | |
AFRI 5800 [0.0] | Scholarly Preparation in African Studies | |
| 4. 0.5 credit in: | 0.5 | |
ECON 5029 [0.5] | Methods of Economic Research | |
| including a research paper on an African Studies topic approved by the Graduate Committee of the Institute of African Studies | ||
| 5. 0.5 credit in African Studies elective approved by the M.A. Supervisor of the Department of Economics | 0.5 | |
| 6. 1.0 credit in ECON approved by the M.A. Supervisor of the Department of Economics, including at least 0.5 credit from ECON 5500, ECON 5504, ECON 5505 | 1.0 | |
| Total Credits | 4.0 | |
| Requirements - Thesis option (4.0 credits) | ||
| 1. 1.5 credits in: | 1.5 | |
ECON 5020 [0.5] | Microeconomic Theory | |
ECON 5021 [0.5] | Macroeconomic Theory | |
ECON 5027 [0.5] | Econometrics I | |
| 2. 0.5 credit in: | 0.5 | |
AFRI 5000 [0.5] | African Studies as a Discipline: Historical and Current Perspectives | |
| 3. 0.0 credit in: | 0.0 | |
AFRI 5800 [0.0] | Scholarly Preparation in African Studies | |
| 4. 1.5 credit in: | 1.5 | |
ECON 5909 [1.5] | M.A. Thesis | |
| on an African Studies topic approved by the Graduate Committee of the Institute of African Studies | ||
| 5. 0.5 credit from: | 0.5 | |
ECON 5500 [0.5] | Development Economics I | |
ECON 5504 [0.5] | Development Economics II | |
ECON 5505 [0.5] | Selected Topics in Development Economics | |
| Total Credits | 4.0 | |
M.A. English
with Collaborative Specialization in African Studies (4.5 credits)
| Requirements - Coursework pathway (4.5 credits) | ||
| 1. 0.5 credit in: | 0.5 | |
AFRI 5000 [0.5] | African Studies as a Discipline: Historical and Current Perspectives | |
| 2. 0.0 credit in: | 0.0 | |
AFRI 5800 [0.0] | Scholarly Preparation in African Studies | |
| 3. 0.5 credit from: | 0.5 | |
ENGL 5008 [0.5] | Studies in African Literature | |
ENGL 5010 [0.5] | Studies in Caribbean Literature | |
Or an ENGL course approved by the Graduate Coordinator of the Institute of African Studies | ||
| 4. 0.5 credit in: | 0.5 | |
ENGL 5005 [0.5] | M.A. Seminar | |
| 5. 3.0 credits in ENGL at the 5000 level (excluding ENGL 5908 and ENGL 5909) | 3.0 | |
| Total Credits | 4.5 | |
| Requirements - Research Essay pathway (4.5 credits) | ||
| 1. 0.5 credit in: | 0.5 | |
AFRI 5000 [0.5] | African Studies as a Discipline: Historical and Current Perspectives | |
| 2. 0.0 credit in: | 0.0 | |
AFRI 5800 [0.0] | Scholarly Preparation in African Studies | |
| 3. 0.5 credit from: | 0.5 | |
ENGL 5008 [0.5] | Studies in African Literature | |
ENGL 5010 [0.5] | Studies in Caribbean Literature | |
Or an ENGL course approved by the Graduate Coordinator of the Institute of African Studies | ||
| 4. 0.5 credit in: | 0.5 | |
ENGL 5005 [0.5] | M.A. Seminar | |
| 5. 2.0 credits in ENGL at the 5000 level (excluding ENGL 5909) | 2.0 | |
| 6. 1.0 credit in: | 1.0 | |
ENGL 5908 [1.0] | Research Essay (in the specialization) | |
| Total Credits | 4.5 | |
| Requirements - Thesis pathway (4.5 credits) | ||
| 1. 0.5 credit in: | 0.5 | |
AFRI 5000 [0.5] | African Studies as a Discipline: Historical and Current Perspectives | |
| 2. 0.0 credit in: | 0.0 | |
AFRI 5800 [0.0] | Scholarly Preparation in African Studies | |
| 3. 0.5 credit from: | 0.5 | |
ENGL 5008 [0.5] | Studies in African Literature | |
ENGL 5010 [0.5] | Studies in Caribbean Literature | |
Or an ENGL course approved by the Graduate Coordinator of the Institute of African Studies | ||
| 4. 0.5 credit in: | 0.5 | |
ENGL 5005 [0.5] | M.A. Seminar | |
| 5. 1.0 credit in ENGL at the 5000 level (excluding ENGL 5908) | 1.0 | |
| 6. 2.0 credits in: | 2.0 | |
ENGL 5909 [2.0] | M.A. Thesis (in the specialization) | |
| Total Credits | 4.5 | |
M.A. French and Francophone Studies
with Collaborative Specialization in African Studies (4.0 credits)
Note: FREN 5300 and FREN 5350 are mandatory for all students. Candidates select from one of two program options, chosen in consultation with an adviser from the Department, normally the Supervisor of Graduate Studies.
| Requirements - Research Essay option (4.0 credits) | ||
| 1. 0.5 credit in: | 0.5 | |
AFRI 5000 [0.5] | African Studies as a Discipline: Historical and Current Perspectives | |
| 2. 0.0 credit in: | 0.0 | |
AFRI 5800 [0.0] | Scholarly Preparation in African Studies | |
| 3. 1.0 credit in: | 1.0 | |
FREN 5908 [1.0] | Mémoire de recherche | |
| 4. 0.5 credit in: | 0.5 | |
FREN 5300 [0.5] | Méthodologie de la recherche | |
| 5. 0.0 credit in: | 0.0 | |
FREN 5350 [0.0] | Proposition de recherche | |
| 6. 2.0 credits at the 5000 level | 2.0 | |
| Total Credits | 4.0 | |
| Requirements - Thesis option (4.0 credits) | ||
| 1. 0.5 credit in: | 0.5 | |
AFRI 5000 [0.5] | African Studies as a Discipline: Historical and Current Perspectives | |
| 2. 0.0 credit in: | 0.0 | |
AFRI 5800 [0.0] | Scholarly Preparation in African Studies | |
| 3. 2.0 credits in: | 2.0 | |
FREN 5909 [2.0] | M.A. Thesis | |
| 4. 0.5 credit in: | 0.5 | |
FREN 5300 [0.5] | Méthodologie de la recherche | |
| 5. 0.0 credit in: | 0.0 | |
FREN 5350 [0.0] | Proposition de recherche | |
| 6. 1.0 credit at the 5000 level | 1.0 | |
| Total Credits | 4.0 | |
M.A. Film Studies
with Collaborative Specialization in African Studies (4.0 credits)
| Requirements - Thesis Stream (4.0 credits) | ||
| 1. 0.5 credit in: | 0.5 | |
AFRI 5000 [0.5] | African Studies as a Discipline: Historical and Current Perspectives | |
| 2. 0.0 credit in: | 0.0 | |
AFRI 5800 [0.0] | Scholarly Preparation in African Studies | |
| 3. 1.0 credit in: | 1.0 | |
FILM 5010 [0.5] | Film Theory, History, and Critical Methodologies I | |
FILM 5020 [0.5] | Film Theory, History, and Critical Methodologies II | |
| 4. 1.0 credit in Film Studies graduate course work, excluding FILM 5801 | 1.0 | |
| 5. 1.5 credits in: | 1.5 | |
FILM 5909 [1.5] | M.A. Thesis | |
| Total Credits | 4.0 | |
| Requirements - Research Essay Stream (4.0 credits) | ||
| 1. 0.5 credit in: | 0.5 | |
AFRI 5000 [0.5] | African Studies as a Discipline: Historical and Current Perspectives | |
| 2. 0.0 credit in: | ||
AFRI 5800 [0.0] | Scholarly Preparation in African Studies | |
| 3. 1.0 credit in: | 1.0 | |
FILM 5010 [0.5] | Film Theory, History, and Critical Methodologies I | |
FILM 5020 [0.5] | Film Theory, History, and Critical Methodologies II | |
| 4. 1.5 credits in Film Studies graduate course work, 0.5 credit of which can include: | 1.5 | |
FILM 5801 [0.5] | Graduate Internship | |
| 5. 1.0 credit in: | 1.0 | |
FILM 5908 [1.0] | Research Essay | |
| Total Credits | 4.0 | |
| Requirements - Coursework Stream (4.0 credits) | ||
| 1. 0.5 credit in: | 0.5 | |
AFRI 5000 [0.5] | African Studies as a Discipline: Historical and Current Perspectives | |
| 2. 0.0 credit in: | 0.0 | |
AFRI 5800 [0.0] | Scholarly Preparation in African Studies | |
| 3. 1.0 credit in: | 1.0 | |
FILM 5010 [0.5] | Film Theory, History, and Critical Methodologies I | |
FILM 5020 [0.5] | Film Theory, History, and Critical Methodologies II | |
| 4. 1.5 credits in Film Studies graduate course work, 0.5 credit of which can include: | 1.5 | |
FILM 5801 [0.5] | Graduate Internship | |
| 5. 1.0 credit from: | 1.0 | |
AFRI 5050 [0.5] | Selected Topics in African Studies | |
AFRI 5100 [0.5] | African Studies Abroad | |
AFRI 5700 [0.5] | Directed Readings in African Studies | |
Students may also take courses designated as having sufficient African Studies content, as approved by both the Graduate Supervisor in Film Studies and the Graduate Coordinator of the Institute of African Studies. | ||
| Total Credits | 4.0 | |
Note: for Item 4 above, students may take a 0.5 credit Film Studies course at the 4000-level subject to the approval of the Graduate Supervisor
M.A. Geography
with Collaborative Specialization in African Studies (5.0 credits)
| Requirements - Thesis pathway (5.0 credits) | ||
| 1. 0.5 credit in: | 0.5 | |
AFRI 5000 [0.5] | African Studies as a Discipline: Historical and Current Perspectives | |
| 2. 0.0 credit in: | 0.0 | |
AFRI 5800 [0.0] | Scholarly Preparation in African Studies | |
| 3. 1.0 credit in: | 1.0 | |
GEOG 5000 [0.5] | Approaches to Geographical Inquiry | |
GEOG 5905 [0.5] | Masters Research Workshop | |
| 4. 2.5 credits in: | 2.5 | |
GEOG 5909 [2.5] | M.A. Thesis (in the specialization and including oral examination of the thesis) | |
| 5. 1.0 credit in approved graduate-level electives | 1.0 | |
| 6. In addition to the formal requirements, MA students are required to attend the Departmental Seminar series, and the Graduate Field Camp. | ||
| Total Credits | 5.0 | |
M.A. History
with Collaborative Specialization in African Studies (4.5 credits)
| Requirements - Research Essay pathway (4.5 credits) | ||
| 1. 0.5 credit in: | 0.5 | |
AFRI 5000 [0.5] | African Studies as a Discipline: Historical and Current Perspectives | |
| 2. 0.0 credit in: | 0.0 | |
AFRI 5800 [0.0] | Scholarly Preparation in African Studies | |
| 3. 0.5 credit in: | 0.5 | |
HIST 5003 [0.5] | Historical Theory and Method | |
| 4. 2.0 credits in HIST at the graduate level at Carleton; up to 1.0 credit may be taken in designated public history courses. With departmental permission, up to 0.5 credit of courses with historical content may be taken from another unit at Carleton University, at the University of Ottawa, or at another accredited institution. | 2.0 | |
| 5. 0.5 credit in: | 0.5 | |
HIST 5900 [0.5] | Directed Research | |
| 6. 1.0 credit in: | 1.0 | |
HIST 5908 [1.0] | M.A. Research Essay (in the specialization) | |
| Total Credits | 4.5 | |
| Requirements - Thesis pathway (4.5 credits) | ||
| 1. 0.5 credit in: | 0.5 | |
AFRI 5000 [0.5] | African Studies as a Discipline: Historical and Current Perspectives | |
| 2. 0.0 credit in: | 0.0 | |
AFRI 5800 [0.0] | Scholarly Preparation in African Studies | |
| 3. 0.5 credit in: | 0.5 | |
HIST 5003 [0.5] | Historical Theory and Method | |
| 4. 1.5 credits in HIST at the graduate level at Carleton; up to 1.0 credit may be taken in designated public history courses. With departmental permission, up to 0.5 credit of courses with historical content may be taken from another unit at Carleton University, at the University of Ottawa, or at another accredited institution. | 1.5 | |
| 5. 2.0 credits in: | 2.0 | |
HIST 5909 [2.0] | M.A. Thesis (in the specialization) | |
| Total Credits | 4.5 | |
M.A. International Affairs
with Collaborative Specialization in African Studies (5.0 credits)
| Requirements - Thesis pathway (5.0 credits) | ||
| 1. 0.5 credit in: | 0.5 | |
AFRI 5000 [0.5] | African Studies as a Discipline: Historical and Current Perspectives | |
AFRI 5800 [0.0] | Scholarly Preparation in African Studies | |
| 2. 1.5 credit in: | 1.5 | |
INAF 5015 [0.5] | Research Design and Methods for International Affairs | |
INAF 5016 [0.5] | Statistical Analysis for International Affairs | |
INAF 5017 [0.25] | International Policymaking in Canada: Structure and Process | |
INAF 5018 [0.25] | Law and International Affairs | |
| 3. 0.5 credit in economics, successfully completed by the end of the second term, from (See Note 1, below): | 0.5 | |
INAF 5009 [0.5] | International Aspects of Economic Development | |
INAF 5205 [0.5] | Economics of Conflict | |
INAF 5214 [0.5] | Economics for Defence and Security | |
INAF 5308 [0.5] | International Trade: Theory and Policy | |
INAF 5309 [0.5] | International Finance: Theory and Policy | |
INAF 5600 [0.5] | The Economics of Human Development | |
INAF 5703 [0.5] | International Public Economics | |
| 4. 2.0 credits in: | 2.0 | |
INAF 5909 [2.0] | M.A. Thesis (in the specialization) | |
| 5. 0.5 credit in Field and Elective courses (see Note 2, below) | 0.5 | |
| 6. Successful completion of second language proficiency examination (See Note 3, below) | ||
| Total Credits | 5.0 | |
| Requirements - Research essay pathway (5.0 credits) | ||
| 1. 0.5 credit in: | 0.5 | |
AFRI 5000 [0.5] | African Studies as a Discipline: Historical and Current Perspectives | |
AFRI 5800 [0.0] | Scholarly Preparation in African Studies | |
| 2. 1.5 credit in: | 1.5 | |
INAF 5015 [0.5] | Research Design and Methods for International Affairs | |
INAF 5016 [0.5] | Statistical Analysis for International Affairs | |
INAF 5017 [0.25] | International Policymaking in Canada: Structure and Process | |
INAF 5018 [0.25] | Law and International Affairs | |
| 3. 0.5 credit in economics, successfully completed by the end of the second term, from: (See Note 1, below) | 0.5 | |
INAF 5009 [0.5] | International Aspects of Economic Development | |
INAF 5214 [0.5] | Economics for Defence and Security | |
INAF 5205 [0.5] | Economics of Conflict | |
INAF 5308 [0.5] | International Trade: Theory and Policy | |
INAF 5309 [0.5] | International Finance: Theory and Policy | |
INAF 5600 [0.5] | The Economics of Human Development | |
INAF 5703 [0.5] | International Public Economics | |
| 4. 1.0 credit in: | 1.0 | |
INAF 5908 [1.0] | Research Essay (in the specialization) | |
| 5. 1.5 credits in Field and Elective courses (See Note 2, below) | 1.5 | |
| 6. Successful completion of second language proficiency examination (see Note 3, below) | ||
| Total Credits | 5.0 | |
| Requirements - Coursework pathway (5.0 credits) | ||
| 1. 0.5 credit in: | 0.5 | |
AFRI 5000 [0.5] | African Studies as a Discipline: Historical and Current Perspectives | |
AFRI 5800 [0.0] | Scholarly Preparation in African Studies | |
| 2. 1.0 credit in: | 1.0 | |
INAF 5016 [0.5] | Statistical Analysis for International Affairs | |
INAF 5017 [0.25] | International Policymaking in Canada: Structure and Process | |
INAF 5018 [0.25] | Law and International Affairs | |
| 3. 0.5 credit in economics, successfully completed by the end of the second term, from: (See Note 1, below) | 0.5 | |
INAF 5009 [0.5] | International Aspects of Economic Development | |
INAF 5205 [0.5] | Economics of Conflict | |
INAF 5214 [0.5] | Economics for Defence and Security | |
INAF 5308 [0.5] | International Trade: Theory and Policy | |
INAF 5309 [0.5] | International Finance: Theory and Policy | |
INAF 5600 [0.5] | The Economics of Human Development | |
INAF 5703 [0.5] | International Public Economics | |
| 4. 1.0 credit in courses accepted by the Institute of African Studies Graduate Coordinator as having sufficient African content and accepted by the NPSIA M.A. Program Supervisor or Associate Director as being relevant to the student's program of study. These courses would normally be drawn from the social science courses listed under the collaborative program. In years that it is offered, It is strongly suggested that NPSIA students include INAF 5603. | 1.0 | |
| 5. 2.0 credits in Field and Elective courses (See Note 2, below) | 2.0 | |
| 6. Successful completion of second language proficiency examination (see Note 3, below) | ||
| Total Credits | 5.0 | |
- All students must complete the 0.5 credit economics course for their designated field, or an approved alternate economics course. For students in the IEP field both INAF 5308 and INAF 5309 , or approved equivalent, must be completed.
- For elective courses, 1.5 credits of the total required 5.0 credits may be selected from courses offered in other departments, with a maximum of 1.0 credit from a single department and a maximum of 1.0 credit selected from fourth year undergraduate courses. Any course not identified as an INAF 5000-level course must be approved by the M.A. Program Supervisor.
- Students must successfully complete an examination in second language proficiency administered by Carleton University's School of Linguistics and Language Studies, or meet the equivalent standard as determined by the School of Linguistics and Language Studies. Details of the language requirement are provided on the School website.
M. Journalism
with Collaborative Specialization in African Studies (8.0 credits)
| M. Journalism with Collaborative Specialization in African Studies (Professional Practice pathway) | ||
| First Year requirements: | ||
| Students must complete the following courses before proceeding to the second year of study: | ||
| 1. 0.5 credit in: | 0.5 | |
AFRI 5000 [0.5] | African Studies as a Discipline: Historical and Current Perspectives | |
| 2. 0.0 credit in: | ||
AFRI 5800 [0.0] | Scholarly Preparation in African Studies | |
| 3. 4.5 credits in: | 4.5 | |
JOUR 5000 [0.5] | Journalism in a Changing Society | |
JOUR 5002 [0.5] | Journalism, Race and Diversity | |
JOUR 5200 [1.0] | Introduction to Reporting | |
JOUR 5202 [1.0] | Broadcast Journalism Laboratory | |
JOUR 5206 [0.5] | Introduction to Investigative Journalism | |
JOUR 5401 [0.5] | Journalism Law | |
JOUR 5706 [0.5] | In-Depth Reporting Seminar | |
| 4. 0.5 credit in approved African Studies elective | 0.5 | |
| Second Year requirements: | ||
| 5. 1.0 credit in: | 1.0 | |
JOUR 5908 [1.0] | M. Journalism Research Project (in the specialization) | |
| 6. 0.5 credit in: | 0.5 | |
JOUR 5001 [0.5] | Entrepreneurial Journalism | |
| 7. 0.5 credit from: | 0.5 | |
JOUR 5003 [0.5] | Advanced Journalism: Multimedia | |
JOUR 5004 [0.5] | Advanced Journalism: Audio | |
JOUR 5005 [0.5] | Advanced Journalism: Video | |
| 8. 0.5 credit from: | 0.5 | |
JOUR 5300 [0.5] | Specialized Journalism: Special Topic | |
JOUR 5301 [0.5] | Specialized Journalism: Business and the Markets | |
JOUR 5302 [0.5] | Specialized Journalism: Business and Canadian Society | |
JOUR 5303 [0.5] | Specialized Journalism: Health and Science | |
JOUR 5304 [0.5] | Specialized Journalism: Environment and Science | |
JOUR 5306 [0.5] | Specialized Journalism: Canada and the World | |
JOUR 5308 [0.5] | Specialized Journalism: Sports and Sport Culture | |
JOUR 5309 [0.5] | Specialized Journalism: Arts and Culture | |
JOUR 5310 [0.5] | Specialized Journalism: Justice and the Law | |
JOUR 5311 [0.5] | Specialized Journalism: Justice and The Supreme Court | |
JOUR 5315 [0.5] | Specialized Journalism: Canada and the U.S. | |
| Note: As a condition of graduation, students normally are required to acquire a minimum of eight weeks practical experience in the media. For qualified applicants, the program may deem the requirement to have been met. | ||
| Total Credits | 8.0 | |
| M. Journalism with Collaborative Specialization in African Studies (Journalism Studies pathway) | ||
| First Year requirements: | ||
| Students must complete the following courses before proceeding to the second year of study: | ||
| 1. 0.5 credit in: | 0.5 | |
AFRI 5000 [0.5] | African Studies as a Discipline: Historical and Current Perspectives | |
| 2. 0.0 credit in: | ||
AFRI 5800 [0.0] | Scholarly Preparation in African Studies | |
| 3. 4.5 credits in: | 4.5 | |
JOUR 5000 [0.5] | Journalism in a Changing Society | |
JOUR 5002 [0.5] | Journalism, Race and Diversity | |
JOUR 5200 [1.0] | Introduction to Reporting | |
JOUR 5202 [1.0] | Broadcast Journalism Laboratory | |
JOUR 5206 [0.5] | Introduction to Investigative Journalism | |
JOUR 5401 [0.5] | Journalism Law | |
JOUR 5706 [0.5] | In-Depth Reporting Seminar | |
| Second Year requirements: | ||
| 4. 1.0 credits in electives related to the study of the media, chosen in consulation with the Supervisor of Graduate Studies | 1.0 | |
| 5. 2.0 credits in: | 2.0 | |
JOUR 5909 [2.0] | M.Journalism Thesis (in the specialization) | |
| Total Credits | 8.0 | |
M. Journalism
with Collaborative Specialization in African Studies
(Advanced entry - 5.0 credits)
| M. Journalism with Collaborative Specialization in African Studies (Professional Practice pathway, advanced entry) | ||
| Requirements: | ||
| 1. 0.5 credit in: | 0.5 | |
AFRI 5000 [0.5] | African Studies as a Discipline: Historical and Current Perspectives | |
| 2. 0.0 credit in: | ||
AFRI 5800 [0.0] | Scholarly Preparation in African Studies | |
| 3. 1.0 credit in: | 1.0 | |
JOUR 5000 [0.5] | Journalism in a Changing Society | |
JOUR 5002 [0.5] | Journalism, Race and Diversity | |
| 4. 0.5 credit from: | 0.5 | |
JOUR 5003 [0.5] | Advanced Journalism: Multimedia | |
JOUR 5004 [0.5] | Advanced Journalism: Audio | |
JOUR 5005 [0.5] | Advanced Journalism: Video | |
| 5. 0.5 credit from: | 0.5 | |
JOUR 5300 [0.5] | Specialized Journalism: Special Topic | |
JOUR 5301 [0.5] | Specialized Journalism: Business and the Markets | |
JOUR 5302 [0.5] | Specialized Journalism: Business and Canadian Society | |
JOUR 5303 [0.5] | Specialized Journalism: Health and Science | |
JOUR 5304 [0.5] | Specialized Journalism: Environment and Science | |
JOUR 5306 [0.5] | Specialized Journalism: Canada and the World | |
JOUR 5308 [0.5] | Specialized Journalism: Sports and Sport Culture | |
JOUR 5309 [0.5] | Specialized Journalism: Arts and Culture | |
JOUR 5310 [0.5] | Specialized Journalism: Justice and the Law | |
JOUR 5311 [0.5] | Specialized Journalism: Justice and The Supreme Court | |
JOUR 5315 [0.5] | Specialized Journalism: Canada and the U.S. | |
| 6. 1.5 credits in approved electives related to the study of media | 1.5 | |
| 7. 1.0 credit in: | 1.0 | |
JOUR 5908 [1.0] | M. Journalism Research Project (in the specialization) | |
| Note: As a condition of graduation, students normally are required to acquire a minimum of eight weeks practical experience in the media. For qualified applicants, the program may deem the requirement to have been met. | ||
| Total Credits | 5.0 | |
| M. Journalism with Collaborative Specialization in African Studies (Journalism Studies pathway, advanced entry) | ||
| Requirements: | ||
| 1. 0.5 credit in: | 0.5 | |
AFRI 5000 [0.5] | African Studies as a Discipline: Historical and Current Perspectives | |
| 2. 0.0 credit in: | ||
AFRI 5800 [0.0] | Scholarly Preparation in African Studies | |
| 3. 0.5 credit in: | 0.5 | |
JOUR 5000 [0.5] | Journalism in a Changing Society | |
| 4. 2.0 credits in approved electives related to the study of the media, chosen in consultation with the Supervisor of Graduate Studies | 2.0 | |
| 5. 2.0 credits in: | 2.0 | |
JOUR 5909 [2.0] | M.Journalism Thesis (in the specialization) | |
| Total Credits | 5.0 | |
M.A. Legal Studies
with Collaborative Specialization in African Studies (5.0 credits)
| Requirements - Thesis pathway | ||
| 1. 0.5 credit in: | 0.5 | |
AFRI 5000 [0.5] | African Studies as a Discipline: Historical and Current Perspectives | |
| 2. 1.0 credit in: | 1.0 | |
LAWS 5000 [0.5] | Theories of Law and Social Transformation | |
LAWS 5001 [0.5] | Legal Method and Social Inquiry | |
| 3. 0.0 credit in: | ||
AFRI 5800 [0.0] | Scholarly Preparation in African Studies | |
| 4. 1.5 credits in LAWS | 1.5 | |
| 5. 2.0 credits in: | 2.0 | |
LAWS 5909 [2.0] | M.A. Thesis (in the specialization, including an oral examination. See Note, below) | |
| Total Credits | 5.0 | |
| Requirements - Research essay pathway (5.0 credits) | ||
| 1. 0.5 credit in: | 0.5 | |
AFRI 5000 [0.5] | African Studies as a Discipline: Historical and Current Perspectives | |
| 2. 0.0 credit in: | 0.0 | |
AFRI 5800 [0.0] | Scholarly Preparation in African Studies | |
| 3. 1.0 credit in: | 1.0 | |
LAWS 5000 [0.5] | Theories of Law and Social Transformation | |
LAWS 5001 [0.5] | Legal Method and Social Inquiry | |
| 4. 2.5 credits in LAWS | 2.5 | |
| 5. 1.0 credit in: | 1.0 | |
LAWS 5908 [1.0] | M.A. Research Essay (in the specialization. See Note, below) | |
| Total Credits | 5.0 | |
Note: Thesis/Research Essay: The thesis or research essay must represent the result of the candidate's independent research undertaken after being admitted into graduate studies in the Department of Law and Legal Studies. Previous work of the candidate may be used only as introductory or background material for the thesis or research essay. A student may carry on research work related to the thesis or research essay off campus if the work is approved in advance and supervision arrangements have been made with the supervisor of graduate studies.
M.A. Migration and Diaspora Studies
with Collaborative Specialization in African Studies (5.0 credits)
| Requirements - Thesis Pathway: | ||
| 1. 0.5 credit in: | 0.5 | |
AFRI 5000 [0.5] | African Studies as a Discipline: Historical and Current Perspectives | |
| 2. 0.0 credit in: | 0.0 | |
AFRI 5800 [0.0] | Scholarly Preparation in African Studies | |
| 3. 1.0 credit in: | 1.0 | |
MGDS 5001 [0.5] | MA Core Seminar: Migration and Diaspora Studies | |
MGDS 5003 [0.5] | Research Seminar in Migration and Diaspora Studies | |
| 4. 0.5 credit in MGDS at the 5000 level. May not include MGDS 5101. | 0.5 | |
| 5. 1.0 credits from Migration and Diaspora Studies electives (see below). Up to 0.5 credit in Migration and Diaspora Studies practicum placements (MGDS 5101) may count toward this requirement. | 1.0 | |
| 6. 2.0 credits in: | ||
MGDS 5909 [2.0] | M.A. Thesis (in the specialization) | |
| Total Credits | 5.0 | |
| Requirements - Research Essay Pathway: | ||
| 1. 0.5 credit in: | 0.5 | |
AFRI 5000 [0.5] | African Studies as a Discipline: Historical and Current Perspectives | |
| 2. 0.0 credit in: | 0.0 | |
AFRI 5800 [0.0] | Scholarly Preparation in African Studies | |
| 3. 1.0 credit in: | 1.0 | |
MGDS 5001 [0.5] | MA Core Seminar: Migration and Diaspora Studies | |
MGDS 5003 [0.5] | Research Seminar in Migration and Diaspora Studies | |
| 4. 0.5 credit in MGDS at the 5000 level. May not include MGDS 5101. | 0.5 | |
| 5. 2.0 credits from Migration and Diaspora Studies electives (see below). Up to 1.0 credit in Migration and Diaspora Studies practicum placements (MGDS 5101) may count toward this requirement. | 2.0 | |
| 6. 1.0 credit in: | 1.0 | |
MGDS 5908 [1.0] | Research Essay | |
| Total Credits | 5.0 | |
| Requirements - Coursework Pathway | ||
| 1. 0.5 credit in: | 0.5 | |
AFRI 5000 [0.5] | African Studies as a Discipline: Historical and Current Perspectives | |
| 2. 0.0 credit in: | 0.0 | |
AFRI 5800 [0.0] | Scholarly Preparation in African Studies | |
| 3. 1.0 credit in: | 1.0 | |
MGDS 5001 [0.5] | MA Core Seminar: Migration and Diaspora Studies | |
MGDS 5003 [0.5] | Research Seminar in Migration and Diaspora Studies | |
| 4. 0.5 credit in MGDS at the 5000 level. May not include MGDS 5101. | 0.5 | |
| 5. 2.0 credits from Migration and Diaspora Studies electives (see below). Up to 1.0 credit in Migration and Diaspora Studies practicum placements (MGDS 5101) may count toward this requirement. | 2.0 | |
| 6. 1.0 credits in course(s) designated as having sufficient African Studies content, approved by both the MDS Program Director and the Director of African Studies. | 1.0 | |
| Total Credits | 5.0 | |
M.A. Music and Culture
with Collaborative Specialization in African Studies (5.0 credits)
| Requirements - Thesis pathway (5.0 credits) | ||
| 1. 1.5 credits in: | 1.5 | |
MUSI 5000 [0.5] | Music and Cultural Theory I: Intellectual Histories | |
MUSI 5002 [0.5] | Research Methods in Music and Culture | |
MUSI 5004 [0.5] | Music and Cultural Theory II: Current Debates | |
| 2. 1.0 credit in additional MUSI course work chosen from available electives | 1.0 | |
| 3. 2.0 credits in: | 2.0 | |
MUSI 5909 [2.0] | M.A. Thesis | |
| 4. 0.5 credit in: | 0.5 | |
AFRI 5000 [0.5] | African Studies as a Discipline: Historical and Current Perspectives | |
| 5. 0.0 credit in: | 0.0 | |
AFRI 5800 [0.0] | Scholarly Preparation in African Studies | |
| Total Credits | 5.0 | |
| Requirements - Research Essay pathway (5.0 credits) | ||
| 1. 1.5 credits in: | 1.5 | |
MUSI 5000 [0.5] | Music and Cultural Theory I: Intellectual Histories | |
MUSI 5002 [0.5] | Research Methods in Music and Culture | |
MUSI 5004 [0.5] | Music and Cultural Theory II: Current Debates | |
| 2. 2.0 credits in additional MUSI course work chosen from available elective courses | 2.0 | |
| 3. 1.0 credit in: | 1.0 | |
MUSI 5908 [1.0] | Research Essay | |
| 4. 0.5 credit in: | 0.5 | |
AFRI 5000 [0.5] | African Studies as a Discipline: Historical and Current Perspectives | |
| 5. 0.0 credit in: | 0.0 | |
AFRI 5800 [0.0] | Scholarly Preparation in African Studies | |
| Total Credits | 5.0 | |
| Requirements - Coursework pathway (5.0 credits) | ||
| 1. 1.5 credits in: | 1.5 | |
MUSI 5000 [0.5] | Music and Cultural Theory I: Intellectual Histories | |
MUSI 5002 [0.5] | Research Methods in Music and Culture | |
MUSI 5004 [0.5] | Music and Cultural Theory II: Current Debates | |
| 2. 2.0 credits in additional MUSI course work chosen from available elective courses | 2.0 | |
| 3. 0.5 credit in: | 0.5 | |
AFRI 5000 [0.5] | African Studies as a Discipline: Historical and Current Perspectives | |
| 4. 0.0 credit in: | 0.0 | |
AFRI 5800 [0.0] | Scholarly Preparation in African Studies | |
| 5. 1.0 credits from: | 1.0 | |
AFRI 5050 [0.5] | Selected Topics in African Studies | |
AFRI 5100 [0.5] | African Studies Abroad | |
AFRI 5700 [0.5] | Directed Readings in African Studies | |
AFRI 5900 [0.5] | Placement | |
ANTH 5109 [0.5] | Ethnography of Gender | |
ANTH 5209 [0.5] | Special Topics in Ethnography of Contemporary Africa | |
ANTH 5809 [0.5] | Special Topics in the Anthropology of Development | |
ENGL 5008 [0.5] | Studies in African Literature | |
ENGL 5010 [0.5] | Studies in Caribbean Literature | |
FREN 5212 [0.5] | Littératures francophones | |
INAF 5603 [0.5] | Issues in Development in Africa | |
LAWS 5007 [0.5] | Race, Ethnicity and the Law | |
LAWS 5603 [0.5] | International Law: Theory and Practice | |
PSCI 5107 [0.5] | Globalization, Adjustment and Democracy in Africa | |
PSCI 5202 [0.5] | Development Theory and Issues | |
PSCI 5203 [0.5] | Southern Africa After Apartheid | |
SOCI 5404 [0.5] | Race, Ethnicity and Class in Contemporary Societies | |
WGST 5902 [0.5] | Advanced Topics in Women's and Gender Studies II | |
| Total Credits | 5.0 | |
M.A. Political Economy
with Collaborative Specialization in African Studies (5.0 credits)
| Requirements - Thesis pathway (5.0 credits) | ||
| 1. 0.5 credit in: | 0.5 | |
AFRI 5000 [0.5] | African Studies as a Discipline: Historical and Current Perspectives | |
| 2. 0.0 credit in: | ||
AFRI 5800 [0.0] | Scholarly Preparation in African Studies | |
| 3. 1.0 credit in: | 1.0 | |
PECO 5000 [0.5] | Theories of Political Economy | |
PECO 5001 [0.5] | Methodologies of Political Economy | |
| 4. 2.0 credits in: | 2.0 | |
PECO 5909 [2.0] | M.A. Thesis (in the specialization, including an oral examination in the thesis) | |
| 5. 1.5 credits in approved graduate level electives (see Selection of Courses, below) 1 | 1.5 | |
| Total Credits | 5.0 | |
| Requirements - Research essay pathway (5.0 credits) | ||
| 1. 0.5 credit in: | 0.5 | |
AFRI 5000 [0.5] | African Studies as a Discipline: Historical and Current Perspectives | |
| 2. 0.0 credit in: | 0.0 | |
AFRI 5800 [0.0] | Scholarly Preparation in African Studies | |
| 3. 1.0 credit in: | 1.0 | |
PECO 5000 [0.5] | Theories of Political Economy | |
PECO 5001 [0.5] | Methodologies of Political Economy | |
| 4. 1.0 credit in: | 1.0 | |
PECO 5908 [1.0] | Research Essay (in the specialization) | |
| 5. 2.5 credits in approved graduate level electives (see Selection of Courses, below) 1 | 2.5 | |
| Total Credits | 5.0 | |
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Up to one (1.0) credit may be taken at the 4000 (honours undergraduate) level.
M.A. Political Science
with Collaborative Specialization in African Studies (5.0 credits)
| Requirements - Coursework pathway (5.0 credits) | ||
| 1. 0.5 credit in: | 0.5 | |
AFRI 5000 [0.5] | African Studies as a Discipline: Historical and Current Perspectives | |
| 2. 0.0 credit in: | 0.0 | |
AFRI 5800 [0.0] | Scholarly Preparation in African Studies | |
| 3. 0.5 credit from: | 0.5 | |
PSCI 5107 [0.5] | Globalization, Adjustment and Democracy in Africa | |
PSCI 5203 [0.5] | Southern Africa After Apartheid | |
| 4. 0.5 credit in course designated as having sufficient African Studies content, approved by both the Graduate Supervisor in Political Science and the Graduate Coordinator of the Institute of African Studies | 0.5 | |
| 5. 3.5 credits in approved courses | 3.5 | |
| Total Credits | 5.0 | |
| Requirements - Research Essay pathway (5.0 credits) | ||
| 1. 0.5 credit in: | 0.5 | |
AFRI 5000 [0.5] | African Studies as a Discipline: Historical and Current Perspectives | |
| 2. 0.0 credit in: | 0.0 | |
AFRI 5800 [0.0] | Scholarly Preparation in African Studies | |
| 3. 0.5 credit from: | 0.5 | |
PSCI 5107 [0.5] | Globalization, Adjustment and Democracy in Africa | |
PSCI 5203 [0.5] | Southern Africa After Apartheid | |
| 4. 0.5 credit in course designated as having sufficient African Studies content, approved by both the Graduate Supervisor in Political Science and the Graduate Coordinator of the Institute of African Studies | 0.5 | |
| 5. 1.0 credit in: | 1.0 | |
PSCI 5908 [1.0] | M.A. Research Essay | |
| 6. 2.5 credits in approved courses | 2.5 | |
| Total Credits | 5.0 | |
| Requirements - Thesis pathway (5.0 credits) | ||
| 1. 0.5 credit in: | 0.5 | |
AFRI 5000 [0.5] | African Studies as a Discipline: Historical and Current Perspectives | |
| 2. 0.0 credit in: | 0.0 | |
AFRI 5800 [0.0] | Scholarly Preparation in African Studies | |
| 3. 0.5 credit from: | 0.5 | |
PSCI 5107 [0.5] | Globalization, Adjustment and Democracy in Africa | |
PSCI 5203 [0.5] | Southern Africa After Apartheid | |
| 4. 0.5 credit in course designated as having sufficient African Studies content, approved by both the Graduate Supervisor in Political Science and the Graduate Coordinator of the Institute of African Studies | 0.5 | |
| 5. 2.0 credits in: | 2.0 | |
PSCI 5909 [2.0] | M.A. Thesis | |
| 6. 1.5 credits in approved courses | 1.5 | |
| Total Credits | 5.0 | |
M.A. Sociology
with Collaborative Specialization in African Studies (5.0 credits)
| Requirements - Thesis pathway (5.0 credits): | ||
| 1. 1.0 credit in: | 1.0 | |
SOCI 5005 [0.5] | Recurring Debates in Social Thought | |
SOCI 5809 [0.5] | The Logic of the Research Process | |
| 2. 1.5 credits in courses. With departmental permission 0.5 credit may be selected from courses at the 4000-level. | 1.5 | |
| 3. 2.0 credits in: | 2.0 | |
SOCI 5909 [2.0] | M.A. Thesis | |
| 4. 0.5 credit in: | 0.5 | |
AFRI 5000 [0.5] | African Studies as a Discipline: Historical and Current Perspectives | |
| 5. 0.0 credit in: | ||
AFRI 5800 [0.0] | Scholarly Preparation in African Studies (5. 0.0 credit in:) | |
| Total Credits | 5.0 | |
| Requirements - Research Essay pathway (5.0 credits) | ||
| 1. 1.0 credit in: | 1.0 | |
SOCI 5005 [0.5] | Recurring Debates in Social Thought | |
SOCI 5809 [0.5] | The Logic of the Research Process | |
| 2. 2.5 credits in courses. With departmental permission 0.5 credit may be selected from courses at the 4000-level. | 2.5 | |
| 3. 1.0 credit in: | 1.0 | |
SOCI 5908 [1.0] | M.A. Research Essay | |
| 4. 0.5 credit in: | 0.5 | |
AFRI 5000 [0.5] | African Studies as a Discipline: Historical and Current Perspectives | |
| 5. 0.0 credit in: | 0.0 | |
AFRI 5800 [0.0] | Scholarly Preparation in African Studies | |
| 6. An oral examination on the candidate's research essay and program. | ||
| Total Credits | 5.0 | |
| Requirements - Coursework pathway (5.0 credits) | ||
| 1. 1.0 credit in: | 1.0 | |
SOCI 5005 [0.5] | Recurring Debates in Social Thought | |
SOCI 5809 [0.5] | The Logic of the Research Process | |
| 2. 2.5 credits in courses excluding SOCI 5905. With departmental permission 0.5 credit may be selected from courses at the 4000-level. | 2.5 | |
| 3. 1.0 credit in courses designated as having sufficient African Studies content, including at least 0.5 credit in: | 1.0 | |
SOCI 5404 [0.5] | Race, Ethnicity and Class in Contemporary Societies | |
ANTH 5109 [0.5] | Ethnography of Gender | |
ANTH 5209 [0.5] | Special Topics in Ethnography of Contemporary Africa | |
ANTH 5809 [0.5] | Special Topics in the Anthropology of Development | |
| Or, a Sociology or Anthropology course approved by the Graduate Coordinator of the Institute of African Studies. | ||
| 4. 0.5 credit in: | 0.5 | |
AFRI 5000 [0.5] | African Studies as a Discipline: Historical and Current Perspectives | |
| 5. 0.0 credit in: | ||
AFRI 5800 [0.0] | Scholarly Preparation in African Studies | |
| Total Credits | 5.0 | |
M.A. Women's and Gender Studies
with Collaborative Specialization in African Studies (5.0 credits)
| Requirements - Thesis pathway (5.0 credits) | ||
| 1. 0.5 credit in: | 0.5 | |
AFRI 5000 [0.5] | African Studies as a Discipline: Historical and Current Perspectives | |
| 2. 0.0 credit in: | 0.0 | |
AFRI 5800 [0.0] | Scholarly Preparation in African Studies | |
| 3. 0.5 credit in: | 0.5 | |
WGST 5900 [0.5] | Program Seminar | |
| 4. 0.5 credit in: | 0.5 | |
WGST 5906 [0.5] | Feminist Theory | |
| 5. 0.5 credit in: | 0.5 | |
WGST 5907 [0.5] | Researching Women's and Gender Issues | |
| 6. 1.0 credit in additional course work chosen from available elective courses (see below) | 1.0 | |
| 7. 2.0 credits in: | 2.0 | |
WGST 5909 [2.0] | M.A .Thesis | |
| Total Credits | 5.0 | |
| Requirements - Research essay pathway (5.0 credits) | ||
| 1. 0.5 credit in: | 0.5 | |
AFRI 5000 [0.5] | African Studies as a Discipline: Historical and Current Perspectives | |
| 2. 0.0 credit in: | 0.0 | |
AFRI 5800 [0.0] | Scholarly Preparation in African Studies | |
| 3. 0.5 credit in: | 0.5 | |
WGST 5900 [0.5] | Program Seminar | |
| 4. 0.5 credit in: | 0.5 | |
WGST 5906 [0.5] | Feminist Theory | |
| 5. 0.5 credit in: | 0.5 | |
WGST 5907 [0.5] | Researching Women's and Gender Issues | |
| 6. 2.0 credits in additional course work chosen from available elective courses (see below) | 2.0 | |
| 7. 1.0 credit in: | 1.0 | |
WGST 5908 [1.0] | Research Essay | |
| Total Credits | 5.0 | |
Ph.D. Anthropology
with Collaborative Specialization in African Studies (3.0 credits)
| Requirements - Standard Admission: | ||
| 1. 0.5 credit in: | 0.5 | |
AFRI 5000 [0.5] | African Studies as a Discipline: Historical and Current Perspectives | |
| 2. 0.0 credit in: | ||
AFRI 5800 [0.0] | Scholarly Preparation in African Studies | |
| 3. 0.5 credit in: | 0.5 | |
AFRI 6000 [0.5] | African Thought: Historical Perspectives, Contemporary Dimensions | |
| 4. 1.0 credit in: | 1.0 | |
ANTH 6000 [1.0] | Doctoral Seminar: Theory and Method in Contemporary Anthropology | |
| 5. 0.5 credit in: | 0.5 | |
ANTH 6002 [0.5] | Research Design | |
| 6. 0.0 credit in (two terms satisfactory participation in): | ||
ANTH 6100 [0.0] | Thesis Writing Seminar | |
| 7. 0.5 credit in SOCI or ANTH courses at the 5000 or 6000 level | 0.5 | |
| 8. A satisfactory research preparation portfolio | ||
| 9. A satisfactory thesis proposal and (when required) Research Ethics Board clearance to undertake this research | ||
| 10. Satisfactory thesis research | ||
| 11. 0.0 credit in: | ||
ANTH 6909 [0.0] | Ph.D. Thesis (in the specialization, including successful oral defence)) | |
| Total Credits | 3.0 | |
Ph.D. Anthropology
with Collaborative Specialization in African Studies (Advanced Completion Option - 2.5 credits)
Applicants to the Ph.D. Anthropology with Collaborative Specialization in African Studies who have completed a master's program with specialization in African Studies may be considered for admission to an advanced completion option of the Ph.D.
| Requirements - Standard Admission: | ||
| 1. 0.5 credit in: | 0.5 | |
AFRI 6000 [0.5] | African Thought: Historical Perspectives, Contemporary Dimensions | |
| 2. 1.0 credit in: | 1.0 | |
ANTH 6000 [1.0] | Doctoral Seminar: Theory and Method in Contemporary Anthropology | |
| 3. 0.5 credit in: | 0.5 | |
ANTH 6002 [0.5] | Research Design | |
| 4. 0.0 credit in (two terms satisfactory participation in): | ||
ANTH 6100 [0.0] | Thesis Writing Seminar | |
| 5. 0.5 credit in SOCI or ANTH courses at the 5000 or 6000 level | 0.5 | |
| 6. A satisfactory research preparation portfolio | ||
| 7. A satisfactory thesis proposal and (when required) Research Ethics Board clearance to undertake this research | ||
| 8. Satisfactory thesis research | ||
| 9. 0.0 credit in: | ||
ANTH 6909 [0.0] | Ph.D. Thesis (in the specialization, including successful oral defence)) | |
| Total Credits | 2.5 | |
Ph.D. International Affairs
with Collaborative Specialization in African Studies (6.0 credits)
| Requirements - Standard Admission: | ||
| 1. 1.5 credits in: | 1.5 | |
INAF 6001 [0.5] | Qualitative Research Methods | |
INAF 6002 [0.5] | Quantitative Research Methods | |
INAF 6003 [0.5] | Advanced International Policy Analysis | |
| 2. 0.5 credit in required INAF economics course for the declared field listed below (see Note, below) | 0.5 | |
| 3. 1.5 credits in courses in the declared field | 1.5 | |
| 4. 0.5 credit in: | 0.5 | |
AFRI 5000 [0.5] | African Studies as a Discipline: Historical and Current Perspectives | |
| 5. 0.0 credit in: | ||
AFRI 5800 [0.0] | Scholarly Preparation in African Studies | |
| 6. 0.5 credit in: | 0.5 | |
AFRI 6000 [0.5] | African Thought: Historical Perspectives, Contemporary Dimensions | |
| 7. 0.5 credit in: | 0.5 | |
INAF 6700 [0.5] | Doctoral Field Comprehensive Seminar | |
| 8. Language requirement (see details below) | ||
| 9. 1.0 credit in: doctoral research seminar and public defence of the doctoral research prospectus | 1.0 | |
INAF 6906 [0.5] | Doctoral Research Prospectus Seminar | |
INAF 6907 [0.5] | Doctoral Research Prospectus Defence | |
| 10. 0.0 credit in: | 0.0 | |
INAF 6909 [0.0] | Doctoral Research Thesis (in the Specialization) | |
| Total Credits | 6.0 | |
Note: students without strong economics training may be required to complete additional INAF economics courses.
Ph.D. International Affairs
with Collaborative Specialization in African Studies
(Advanced Completion Option - 5.5 credits)
Applicants to the Ph.D. International Affairs with Collaborative Specialization in African Studies who have completed a master's program with specialization in African Studies may be considered for admission to an Advanced Completion Option of the Ph.D.
| Requirements - Advanced Completion Option: | ||
| 1. 0.5 credit in required INAF economics course for the declared field listed below (see Note, below) | 0.5 | |
| 2. 1.5 credits in courses in the declared field | 1.5 | |
| 3. 0.5 credit in: | 0.5 | |
INAF 6700 [0.5] | Doctoral Field Comprehensive Seminar | |
| 4. 0.5 credit in: | 0.5 | |
AFRI 6000 [0.5] | African Thought: Historical Perspectives, Contemporary Dimensions | |
| 5. 1.5 credits in: | 1.5 | |
INAF 6001 [0.5] | Qualitative Research Methods | |
INAF 6002 [0.5] | Quantitative Research Methods | |
INAF 6003 [0.5] | Advanced International Policy Analysis | |
| 6. Language requirement (see details below) | ||
| 7. 1.0 credit in: doctoral research seminar and public defence of the doctoral research prospectus | 1.0 | |
INAF 6906 [0.5] | Doctoral Research Prospectus Seminar | |
INAF 6907 [0.5] | Doctoral Research Prospectus Defence | |
| 8. 0.0 credit in: | 0.0 | |
INAF 6909 [0.0] | Doctoral Research Thesis (in the specialization) | |
| Total Credits | 5.5 | |
Note: students without strong economics training may be required to complete additional INAF economics courses.
Ph.D. Sociology
with Collaborative Specialization in African Studies (3.0 credits)
| Requirements - Standard Admission: | ||
| 1. 0.5 credit in: | 0.5 | |
AFRI 5000 [0.5] | African Studies as a Discipline: Historical and Current Perspectives | |
| 2. 0.0 credit in: | ||
AFRI 5800 [0.0] | Scholarly Preparation in African Studies | |
| 3. 0.5 credit in: | 0.5 | |
AFRI 6000 [0.5] | African Thought: Historical Perspectives, Contemporary Dimensions | |
| 4. 1.0 credit in: | 1.0 | |
SOCI 6002 [0.5] | Doctoral Seminar Year 1 | |
SOCI 6003 [0.5] | Doctoral Seminar Year 2 | |
| 5. 0.0 credit in: | ||
SOCI 6909 [0.0] | Ph.D. Thesis (in the specialization) | |
| 6. Written and oral comprehensive examinations in two areas of specialization | ||
| 7. Presentation of a thesis proposal | ||
| 8. 1.0 credit in SOCI courses at the 5000- or 6000-level | 1.0 | |
| 9. An oral defence of the thesis | ||
| Total Credits | 3.0 | |
Ph.D. Sociology
with Collaborative Specialization in African Studies (Advanced Completion Option - 2.5 credits)
Applicants to the Ph.D. Sociology with Collaborative Specialization in African Studies who have completed a master's program with specialization in African Studies may be considered for admission to an advanced completion option of the Ph.D.
| Requirements - Advanced Completion Option: | ||
| 1. 0.5 credit in: | 0.5 | |
AFRI 6000 [0.5] | African Thought: Historical Perspectives, Contemporary Dimensions | |
| 2. 1.0 credit in: | 1.0 | |
SOCI 6002 [0.5] | Doctoral Seminar Year 1 | |
SOCI 6003 [0.5] | Doctoral Seminar Year 2 | |
| 3. 0.0 credit in: | ||
SOCI 6909 [0.0] | Ph.D. Thesis (in the specialization) | |
| 4. Written and oral comprehensive examinations in two areas of specialization | ||
| 5. Presentation of a thesis proposal | ||
| 6. 1.0 credit in SOCI at the 5000- or 6000-level | 1.0 | |
| 7. An oral defence of the thesis | ||
| Total Credits | 2.5 | |
African Studies (AFRI) Courses
AFRI 5000 [0.5 credit]
African Studies as a Discipline: Historical and Current Perspectives
This course examines the formation of African Studies as a discipline, including the historical and ongoing debates over its boundaries and genealogies and its changing research paradigms.
African Studies as a Discipline: Historical and Current Perspectives
This course examines the formation of African Studies as a discipline, including the historical and ongoing debates over its boundaries and genealogies and its changing research paradigms.
AFRI 5050 [0.5 credit]
Selected Topics in African Studies
A course on a selected topic in African Studies. Topic varies from year to year and will be announced in advance of registration period.
Selected Topics in African Studies
A course on a selected topic in African Studies. Topic varies from year to year and will be announced in advance of registration period.
Also offered at the undergraduate level, with different requirements, as AFRI 4050, for which additional credit is precluded.
AFRI 5060 [0.5 credit]
African Feminisms
African feminisms as theoretical interventions and as political practice, and as diverse forms. Gender as a marker of power: status, hierarchy, social capability, and as a system of distribution of resources, responsibilities and solidarities.
African Feminisms
African feminisms as theoretical interventions and as political practice, and as diverse forms. Gender as a marker of power: status, hierarchy, social capability, and as a system of distribution of resources, responsibilities and solidarities.
Also offered at the undergraduate level, with different requirements, as AFRI 4060, for which additional credit is precluded.
AFRI 5100 [0.5 credit]
African Studies Abroad
Based at one of Carleton's partner universities in Africa, course will include lectures, seminars, guest speakers, field visits and group research projects to examine a topic in African studies, as selected by the instructor. Topic and location may change annually.
African Studies Abroad
Based at one of Carleton's partner universities in Africa, course will include lectures, seminars, guest speakers, field visits and group research projects to examine a topic in African studies, as selected by the instructor. Topic and location may change annually.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
AFRI 5700 [0.5 credit]
Directed Readings in African Studies
A Tutorial on a selected topic in African Studies in which seminars are not available.
Directed Readings in African Studies
A Tutorial on a selected topic in African Studies in which seminars are not available.
AFRI 5800 [0.0 credit]
Scholarly Preparation in African Studies
This course will provide scholarly preparation in African Studies by requiring participation in public talks as both audience member and presenter.
Scholarly Preparation in African Studies
This course will provide scholarly preparation in African Studies by requiring participation in public talks as both audience member and presenter.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
AFRI 5900 [0.5 credit]
Placement
Students spend up to one day a week participating in an organization that has an African focus, while carrying out tasks that have a scholarly content. Consult the Director of the Institute of African Studies.
Placement
Students spend up to one day a week participating in an organization that has an African focus, while carrying out tasks that have a scholarly content. Consult the Director of the Institute of African Studies.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
AFRI 6000 [0.5 credit]
Thinking from Africa: Historical Perspectives, Contemporary Dimensions
Building upon the foundation provided in AFRI 5000, this course provides a multidisciplinary grounding in African thought and discourse from historical to contemporary perspectives.
Thinking from Africa: Historical Perspectives, Contemporary Dimensions
Building upon the foundation provided in AFRI 5000, this course provides a multidisciplinary grounding in African thought and discourse from historical to contemporary perspectives.
Prerequisite(s): AFRI 5000 (may be taken concurrently).
Note: Not all courses listed are offered in a given year. For an up-to-date statement of course offerings for the current session and to determine the term of offering, consult the class schedule at central.carleton.ca.
Summer session: some of the courses listed in this Calendar are offered during the summer. Hours and scheduling for summer session courses will differ significantly from those reported in the fall/winter Calendar. To determine the scheduling and hours for summer session classes, consult the class schedule at central.carleton.ca
Selection of Courses - African Studies
The courses listed below are relevant to students of African Studies and could, with the approval of the specific requirements of the units involved, be used as courses to help fulfil degree requirements. There are also often graduate courses and 4000-level courses in a number of units at Carleton that are offered on an ad hoc basis that have significant content appropriate to African Studies. To have any such course count towards their degree requires approval of the Director of the Institute of African Studies when it is being offered.
African Studies
| AFRI 5000 [0.5] | African Studies as a Discipline: Historical and Current Perspectives | |
| AFRI 5050 [0.5] | Selected Topics in African Studies | |
| AFRI 5100 [0.5] | African Studies Abroad | |
| AFRI 5700 [0.5] | Directed Readings in African Studies | |
| AFRI 5900 [0.5] | Placement | |
| AFRI 5800 [0.0] | Scholarly Preparation in African Studies |
Anthropology
| ANTH 5109 [0.5] | Ethnography of Gender | |
| ANTH 5209 [0.5] | Special Topics in Ethnography of Contemporary Africa | |
| ANTH 5809 [0.5] | Special Topics in the Anthropology of Development |
English
| ENGL 5008 [0.5] | Studies in African Literature | |
| ENGL 5010 [0.5] | Studies in Caribbean Literature |
French
| FREN 5212 [0.5] | Littératures francophones |
International Affairs
| INAF 5603 [0.5] | Issues in Development in Africa |
Law
| LAWS 5007 [0.5] | Race, Ethnicity and the Law | |
| LAWS 5603 [0.5] | International Law: Theory and Practice |
Political Science
| PSCI 5107 [0.5] | Globalization, Adjustment and Democracy in Africa | |
| PSCI 5202 [0.5] | Development Theory and Issues | |
| PSCI 5203 [0.5] | Southern Africa After Apartheid |
Sociology
| SOCI 5404 [0.5] | Race, Ethnicity and Class in Contemporary Societies |
Women's and Gender Studies
| WGST 5902 [0.5] | Advanced Topics in Women's and Gender Studies II |
Regulations
See the General Regulations section of this Calendar and the regulations of the participating unit.
Admission
Admission to the collaborative program in African Studies is available to students who are admitted in one of the participating programs. To apply to one of the participating programs, please visit the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Affairs Admissions page.