The African Studies Independent Study course is designed both to complement regular offerings in African Studies and to provide an opportunity for African Studies students to enrich their studies. Aided and advised by a faculty supervisor, students will conduct extensive research, read relevant literature, and plan, execute, analyze and report on an original and independent investigation of an appropriate topic. The exact Breadth Requirement category to be assigned to this course is based on the topic chosen by the student and approved by their faculty supervisor.