African Diaspora Literature, AA
English and World Languages Department
Program Overview
Curious about amazing stories from around the world?
The African Diaspora Literature Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree is your two-year passport to exploring the diverse voices, traditions, and complex cultures of people across the African Diaspora. This program prepares you for a future in English, communications, or publishing and gives you the perfect start for earning a four-year bachelor’s degree. You’ll dive deep into powerful literature that shapes how we understand the world.
HEGIS Code: 5615.00
NYSED Program Code: 39976 – AFDIAS-AA
Major
Description
The African Diaspora Literature A.A. degree immerses you in rich, unique stories that reflect the beliefs and values of people throughout the diaspora. You’ll strengthen your writing and composition skills while taking specialized courses focused on this powerful literary field. If you love history, culture, and great books, this degree is the perfect way to build a strong foundation for a four-year degree in English or Literary Studies.
Major
Requirements
As part of your degree, you must fulfill the CUNY Pathways general education requirements, which consist of the Common Core (Required and Flexible) and the Medgar Evers College Option. These courses provide the essential quantitative, scientific, and socio-cultural literacy that complements your technical training.
Students must complete ALL of the following required core courses
- ENGL 210: Intermediate Composition
- ENGL 211: Introduction To Literary Studies
- Students must earn at least 12 African Diaspora Literature credits
Elective
- Earn at least 6 English electives credits
Degree Map
To help you stay on track and graduate on time, Medgar Evers College has developed four-year degree maps for all its majors. These guides are designed to help you plan your studies efficiently and make the most of your academic journey.
Have Questions? We’re Here to Help
If you have questions regarding the Department of English and World Languages or need assistance navigating the application process, please reach out to our department office.
Chairperson: Dr. Susan Alice Fischer | safischer@mec.cuny.edu
Phone: 718 270-4993
Location: 1650 Bedford Avenue, B-1015A