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Senior Theses in African American and African Studies

The BA program culminates in the writing of a Senior Thesis.

Students select a topic related to their concentration and submit their thesis proposal in the spring of their junior year. Under the regular guidance of faculty advisors and evaluators, students continue to research, write, and develop the study over the course of their senior year. The result is a significant piece of research and an established skill set that will enable independent research studies going forward.

It's your chance to research what interests you. Write. Reflect. Discover. The faculty is here to support you as you pursue your passions.

Past theses in African American and African Studies

  • "Representations of the Black Female Self in the Art of Emma Amos, Adrian Piper, and Carrie Mae Weems"
  • "Journey into Ourselves and Other Forms of the Unknown: A Personal Exploration of the Black Aesthetic"
  • "On Fire!!"
  • "A Soulful Journey: Reflections on Being Young and Black in America"
  • "The Sociopolitical Movement of African American Gay Men"
  • "Harlem Rising: The Contributions of African American Music to American Culture During the Harlem Renaissance"
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