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The Africana, Gender, and Identity Studies Department combines facets of religion, women and gender studies, and Black world studies to create an interdisciplinary and intersectional academic department. Students learn to analyze, critique, and fully understand experiences of identity in history and modern life. AGIS is a place for all students to expand their perspectives and apply important ideas to their everyday lives.
The new combined department continues to offer courses and degree programs in Black World Studies and Women and Gender Studies. All academic areas in the AGIS Department are interdisciplinary, combining social sciences, literature, queer and race theory, and humanities to provide a holistic view of the world.
Black World Studies deals with the integrity, continuity, and vitality of the international black experience. Students will learn different perspectives on the history and culture of Africa and its diasporas in Central America, North America, South America, the Caribbean, and elsewhere.
The Women's and Gender Studies major is an interdisciplinary program that examines how historical and current constructions of gender impact society. Students examine women's issues, the role that constructions of gender play in shaping our thinking and social institutions, and the relationship between gender and other aspects of identity, including race, class, age, religion, and sexuality.
Introduction to Black World Studies, 1 African category course, 1 African-American category course, 2 electives
Introduction to Women and Gender, Women and Media, 3 electives
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Richelle Schrock is a professor of Women and Gender Studies with an expertise in international feminisms.
Professor Skandor teaches courses in Swahili and is involved in travel-learning programs at OWU.
Professor Trimble offers survey and upper-level courses on gender and sexuality. Her most recent research is centered around the evolution of LGBTQ+ identities, discourses, and politics among young adults.
Professor Quaye teaches courses focusing on Africana Studies. His most recent research is centered around health and development internationally from a sociological perspective.
Dawn Chisebe is is a professor of Black World Studies with a focus in African history. She also teaches courses in Women and Gender Studies, such as Black Feminisms.
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