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Agnes Malika |
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Bio: Established in 1969, African American & African Studies (AA&AS) is a distinct and dynamic academic unit in the College of Liberal Arts (CLA) committed to multidisciplinary research, teaching, and learning at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Undergraduate students are exposed to a wide range of ways of knowing that are fashioned out of the rigorous study of Africans, African Americans, and African-descended people and their contributions to society, history, culture, literature, politics, arts, and beyond. Our graduate minor in Africa and the African Diaspora attracts students enrolled in Ph.D. and master’s programs within and beyond CLA. We also offer two African languages, Swahili and Somali. Our faculty members are award-winning teachers and engaged scholars advancing community-based learning and outreach initiatives. The College of Liberal Arts is committed to intellectual freedom, the pursuit of new knowledge, and the belief that the liberal arts are the foundation of academic learning. CLA prepares students to be independent and original thinkers, and innovators in their chosen fields; to create meaning in their lives and in their life's work, and to become productive citizens and leaders in their communities and the world. The College of Liberal Arts values diverse cultures, experiences, and perspectives as key to innovation and excellent education. www.cla.umn.edu Founded in 1851, the University of Minnesota, with its five campuses and more than 65,000 students, is one of the largest, most comprehensive universities in the United States and ranks among the most prestigious research universities in the world. It is both a major research institution with scholars of national and international reputation and a state land-grant university with a strong tradition of education and public engagement. |
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