BSc in African Cultural Studies - (CLS) in Madison United States | University of Wisconsin-Madison

The Department of African Cultural Studies is dedicated to exploring and educating about Africa's diverse languages and cultural expressions, as well as those of African communities worldwide. Our experts focus on various fields including literary arts, musical traditions, cinematic studies, linguistic applications, theatrical arts, diaspora research, and digital media. The undergraduate curriculum focuses on cultivating critical thinking, language proficiency, and research techniques that empower students to navigate diverse regions, languages, cultural practices, academic approaches, and interdisciplinary studies. Graduates with an African Cultural Studies degree gain versatile skills for international career opportunities.

Undergraduate students choose from six language optionsArabic, Hausa, Swahili, Wolof, Yoruba, or Zuluand integrate this linguistic study with engaging courses in humanities, literary analysis, and cultural identity studies. Our department provides an extensive selection of subjects, covering traditional African storytelling and performance arts, modern film and musical trends, speculative African futures, identity and gender studies, as well as digital culture and communication research.