Academic Opportunities

Global Racial & Social Inequality Minors

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Race & Ethnic Studies

In the race and ethnic studies minor, you’ll explore basic questions about race and ethnic categories while examining the diverse experiences of people in various cultures and historical eras. You’ll study the intersection of race relations with topics that range from literature and language to privilege and policy.

Race & Ethnic Studies Minor

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Native American and Indigenous Studies

Learn about the complex and diverse cultures and histories of Indigenous communities locally, nationally and globally. This interdisciplinary program draws from a range of fields, from anthropology and geography to English and history, to provide varied perspectives on issues such as colonialism, diaspora, social movements, politics and policy.

Native American and Indigenous Studies (Minor)

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Africana and African American Studies

The Africana and African American studies minor program (AFAM) is the critical program at UNH for coursework, research and engagement with peoples of African descent. You’ll focus on the complex, multidimensional relationships among communities of Africa and its Diaspora.

Africana and African American Studies (Minor)

 

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Asian Studies

The Asian studies minor will provide you with an interdisciplinary introduction to the languages, geographies, histories, politics, literatures, cultures and religions of East and South Asia. You’ll also explore contemporary topics and the interaction between Asian countries and the rest of the world.

Asian Studies (Minor)

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Latin American, Latinx, and Caribbean Studies

The Latin American, Latinx and Caribbean studies minor allows you to gain communication skills in Spanish while also developing a deeper understanding of the region and its cultures, including geography, history, linguistics, literature and politics.

Latin American, Latinx and Caribbean Studies (Minor)

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Middle Eastern Studies

In the Middle Eastern studies minor, you’ll develop an appreciation for the language, history, politics, religions, culture and geography of the region.

Middle Eastern Studies (Minor)

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Queer Studies

Queer studies is an interdisciplinary minor that invites you to explore basic questions about gender, sexual identities and social justice while examining the diverse experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and allied people in various cultures and communities as well as across historical eras.

Queer Studies (Minor)