Harvard University - Committee On African Studies

Welcome to the Committee on African Studies website, a central resource for African Studies at Harvard. Harvard's interest in Africa dates from the 19th century and now includes teaching and research on Africa throughout the University. This site provides information and links to the many Harvard people, programs, and activities that focus on Africa.

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2008-09 AFRICAN STUDIES COURSES

Reception:
Sept. 17th, 5:00-7:00pm
Committee on African Studies reception to welcome faculty, students, and fellows with African interests. Performance by the Harvard Pan-African Dance and Music Ensemble.
Rm 030, 1730 Cambridge St.

HAA African Conference:
March 27-29, 2009
The Harvard Alumni Association will hold its first African conference in South Africa in March. President Faust is expected to attend. All Harvard alumni are invited. Info at Harvard Alumni Association Global Series website.

PADAME performing at the inauguration of President Faust. Photo Harvard University News Office

The Harvard Committee on African Studies is a multidisciplinary group of faculty charged by Harvard with the coordination of teaching and research on Africa and the planned development of African Studies across the University. Since its goal is to advance knowledge and understanding of Africa, it also sponsors the Harvard African Seminar, research projects, lectures, conferences, and African musical performances. Its annual Distinguished African Studies Lecture provides an African perspective on world events.

Teaching on Africa is not limited to a specific Harvard department or school. Harvard offers 115 courses each year on topics as diverse as African religions, politics and business. Students interested in pursuing an undergraduate degree or PhD in African Studies should contact the Department of African and African American Studies. Graduate students wishing to specialize in Africa in other departments and schools should contact the registrar of the relevant Harvard school for information on admissions and financial aid.