BA in Interdisciplinary - Cultures and Societies in Knoxville United States | University of Tennessee, Knoxville

The Africana Studies Department at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville focuses on generating and sharing interdisciplinary knowledge concerning Africa, African Americans, and global African diaspora communities. It fosters analytical and innovative thinking by conducting thorough research, instruction, community engagement, and scholarly publications about the diverse cultures, arts, social structures, historical narratives, economic systems, and philosophical traditions of African populations and their descendants worldwide. Africana Studies operates as a cross-cultural, multidisciplinary academic framework that grounds its research across local, national, international, and worldwide contexts. The discipline views the Africana world as encompassing regions from Africa to the Americas, the Caribbean, Asia, and Europe. This academic unit builds upon the legacy, historical contributions, and activism of African Americans who played pivotal roles in establishing Africana Studies in the U.S. As an evolving field, Africana Studies addresses contemporary societal demands and global challenges while supporting the mission of the College of Arts and Sciences and the University of Tennessee's strategic initiatives in educating students for international engagement. The program's primary objective is to equip students with a well-rounded interdisciplinary foundation and deep comprehension of the multifaceted Africana experience.