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Africana

Africana

1 7.9
The study of African people, their history, culture, and lives around the world
  • noun
  • /ˌæfrɪˈkɑːnə/
  • Specialized
: estudios africanos
  • The art historian Dr. Julie L. McGee teaches in the Art History and Africana Studies program at Bowdoin College, specializing in African American and South African studies.

Why is Columbia's department or this Middle East studies, South Asian studies and Africana studies?

Examples

  • Crystal Z. Campbell received an MFA from the University of California, San Diego, and an MA in Africana Studies from the University at Albany-State University of New York.

    Blog text (1)

  • Brittany Cooper is assistant professor of women's and gender studies and Africana Studies at Rutgers University.

  • Lester Spence is an associate professor of political science and Africana studies at Johns Hopkins University.

    Academic text (2016)

  • The successful candidate will be expected to teach in the college's new undergraduate general education program, in addition to teaching advanced-level undergraduate courses in areas such as ethnicity and race, Africana Studies, and his or her area of expertise.

    Blog text (27)

  • The Department of Africana Studies at John Jay College invites applications for one tenure-track Assistant Professor for fall 2013 with a specialization in African-related law, governance, and humanities, broadly interpreted.

    Blog text (27)

  • At the university, she is pursuing a degree in Africana studies, which explores the rich history and culture of African peoples.

  • As a faculty member in Africana studies, he emphasizes the importance of understanding the political and social experiences of the African diaspora.

  • The department of Africana studies offers various courses that highlight the contributions of African cultures throughout history.

Compounds

Loxodonta africana
  • Specialized
1 8.9

A large African elephant with big ears and long tusks

Kiggelaria africana
  • Specialized
9.9

A large evergreen shrub or small tree from southern Africa with dense leaves

Sparmannia africana
  • Specialized
9.9

A large bush from South Africa with hairy leaves and clusters of white flowers

Surface Forms

Africana singular
Africanae plural
Africanae plural

Morphology

Africana = Africa (semi-transparent) = Africa + ana

Formed from 'Africa' + the suffix '-ana' meaning a collection or items related to Africa; the suffix is somewhat literary and may not be familiar to all learners.

Etymology

Africana comes from Africa plus the ending -ana, which means 'things about' a place or topic. Like Americana, it is used for the study of African people, history, and culture.