BA in English and African American and African Diaspora Studies in Bloomington United States | Indiana University Bloomington

An interdisciplinary major combining African American and African Diaspora Studies with English allows you to examine historical, cultural, and societal ties between Africans, African Americans, and other Black communities across the Americas. This program involves analyzing poetry, fiction, prose, theory, philosophy, and political texts while investigating evolving concepts of race. Students can choose from a broad selection of electives in both English and AAADS departments. Professors from diverse academic backgrounds mentor students, supporting them in tailoring their education through specialized courses, study abroad opportunities, and personalized research projects. This dual major option is ideal for students seeking to explore two academic disciplines without the extensive course requirements of pursuing two separate full majors.