AADS 1110 Introduction to African Diaspora Studies
A survey of the African continent and the Diaspora that would include geography, history, politics, economics and literature. The purpose of the course is to introduce students to specific historical, cultural, social and political topics related to Africa and the African Diaspora. Because the scope of the course is so vast, we will explore important issues and themes to give students a desire to further pursue more specific classes in African and African Diaspora Studies. Boston College faculty members will be invited to lecture in their area of expertise specific to Africa and the Diaspora throughout the semester.
Course overview
- Department
- African and African Diaspora Studies
- School
- MCAS
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Offered
- Periodically
Catalog details
- Satisfies core
- Social Science,Cultural Diversity
Requirements fulfilled
- African and African Diaspora Studies: Required core (two courses: AADS1110 Introduction to African Diaspora Studies and AADS6600 Senior Seminar) (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
- University Core: Cultural Diversity (All undergraduates)
- University Core: Social Science (All undergraduates)
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 3.97 / 5 · Very Good
- Instructor rating
- 4.12 / 5 · Very Good
- Terms evaluated
- 10
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | Justin M Brown | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.2 | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 1–3 hrs/week | 19 of 24 |
| Fall 2025 | Clifton Mcguffey | 4.2 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.1 | 4.3 | 4.8 | 4.6 | 4–6 hrs/week | 10 of 17 |
| Spring 2025 | Clifton Mcguffey | 3.9 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.1 | — | 8 of 12 |
| Fall 2024 | Martin Summers | 4.1 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4–6 hrs/week | 23 of 29 |
| Spring 2024 | Lorelle Semley | 3.3 | 3.6 | 3.8 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.9 | 4.2 | 4.0 | 4–6 hrs/week | 24 of 27 |
| Fall 2023 | Clifton Mcguffey | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 16 of 28 |
| Spring 2023 | Michelle Mcelwaine | 3.7 | 3.5 | 3.7 | 4.0 | 3.8 | 4.0 | 4.4 | 3.6 | 1–3 hrs/week | 21 of 31 |
| Fall 2022 | Clifton Mcguffey | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4.4 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.4 | 4–6 hrs/week | 19 of 24 |
| Spring 2022 | Michelle Mcelwaine | 3.8 | 4.1 | 3.3 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 4.1 | 4.5 | 3.3 | 1–3 hrs/week | 12 of 25 |
| Fall 2021 | Michelle Mcelwaine | 4.4 | 4.5 | 3.6 | 4.6 | 4.1 | 4.3 | 4.7 | 4.3 | 1–3 hrs/week | 10 of 24 |
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Sections
- Section 01
- Section 01