African and African-American Studies Summer Courses

ECON-4025-V11- Bronx Urban Economic Development
Summer Session 1, May 27, 2025 - June 26, 2025
Online: MTWR, 01:00PM - 04:00PM

In this course, students will use economics, urban studies, and social service policy to examine economic, political, and social issues that impact the local Bronx community. Topics covered will include budgetary policy, education policy, community development/investment, and university/neighborhood relations, among others.

CRN: 14874

Instructor: Combs, Mary Beth
4 credits

Fordham course attributes: AFAM, ICC, PJEC, PJST, SL, URST

HIST-1600-L11- Undrstnd Hist Chnge: Africa
Summer Session 1, May 27, 2025 - June 26, 2025
Lincoln Center: TWR, 01:00PM - 04:00PM

Introduction to the political, social, economic and institutional history of Africa.

CRN: 14811

Instructor: Idris, Amir
3 credits

MEST-3620-V31- Islam in America
Summer Session 3, May 27, 2025 - August 5, 2025
Online: Asynchronous

This course will examine the history of Islam and the experience of Muslims in American from the time of the slave trade to the present day. Through a close analysis of both primary and secondary materials, students will explore – through speaking and writing exercises – the rich diversity of US Muslim communities and their multi-faceted contributions to the global umma and the formation of an “American Islam”.

CRN: 15043

Instructor: Kueny, Kathryn
4 credits

Fordham course attributes: ADVD, AFAM, AMST, ASHS, EP3, HIUL, ISAC, PLUR, RSCS, THEO, THHC