A. Master of Arts (MA) in African Studies
The postgraduate programme of the Institute focuses on the philosophy of teaching the truth about African culture and "Africanness" and situating this in the context of the new global and cultural development agenda.
Objectives
- Preserve, sustain, and promote the African identity;
- Establish a deep-rooted knowledge in African philosophy, politics, art, culture, language, and spiritual essence;
- Establish courses in the cultural, intellectual, and artistic endeavours of the African people;
- Take holistic perspectives and views in inter-disciplinary areas in the basic life patterns of African societies and their culture; and
- Present to the outside world, the African world view and harness African life patterns and endeavours for development in a modern technological age.
The Masters of Art Program (MA) in African Studies – First Semester courses
| Course Code | Course Title | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| IAS 601 | ICT and Research Methodology in African Studies | 3 |
| IAS 611 | Introduction to African Studies | 3 |
| IAS 612 | African Religion and Philosophy | 3 |
| IAS 613 | Gender and Role Dynamics in African Societies | 3 |
| IAS 614 | African Political and Social Systems | 3 |
| IAS 615 | African Language and Literature | 3 |
Second Semester Courses
| Course Code | Course Title | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| IAS 621 | Peace and Conflict Management in Africa | 3 |
| IAS 623 | African History and Environmental Studies | 3 |
| IAS 624 | African Entrepreneurship & Financial Management | 3 |
| IAS 627 | Ethnicity, Religion and Development | 3 |
| IAS 690 | Project / Dissertation Report | 6 |