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This Africana Studies program at the University of Pennsylvania insists that African peoples, as they have moved into different geopolitical circumstances, have developed and maintained a plurality of political strategies which cut across (but are also influenced by) a variety of religious, national, and cultural boundaries.
By working to complicate and particularize what we know as "African identity," we hope to re-imagine the ways that African and African descendant peoples have worked to establish and maintain a coherent set of cultural and symbolic practices. Our approach is in conversation with disciplines in the humanities and social sciences, but differs from them in the conceptualization of an interdisciplinary methodology.
In other words, while we encourage in-depth knowledge of and training in traditional disciplines, one of the major intellectual goals of the program is the development of an interdisciplinary method and vocabulary for the study of the interconnections between Africa and peoples of African descent around the globe.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Proseminar in Africana Studies
- Cultural and Literary Theory of Africa and the African Diaspora
- Africa and African Diaspora Thought
- Political Economy and Social History of Africa and the African Diaspora
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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- The deadline to apply is December 15th.
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African studies View 13 other PhDs in African studies in United StatesAcademic requirements
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General requirements
When reading applications, we consider every element of the application carefully, in particular:
- The match between the applicant's intellectual interests and the strengths of our faculty.
- The academic record, with close attention to grades in history and related subjects.
- The recommendations of three faculty members.
- Statement of Purpose (2 pages).
- GRE scores. GRE scores are considered with the totality of the application. Alone, they do not determine the admissibility of a student.
- TOEFL/TSE scores, if applicable.
A writing sample is a required part of the application (15-20 pages). The writing sample should be one paper and should match the applicant's disciplinary concentration.
Tuition Fee
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41544 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 41544 USD per year during 60 months.
Some programs offer full funding, covering tuition for 4-5 years and providing a $38,000 stipend.
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