African Studies FLAS Application Form

University of Pennsylvania

African Studies Center

FLAS Application

ACADEMIC YEAR 2002-2003

NAME: ____________________________________________________________

ADDRESS: ____________________________________________________________

E-MAIL: ___________________ MAJOR DISCIPLINE: ____________________

ADVISOR: __________________________________________

Language you wish to study and which level: ___________________________________

Geographic & topical specialization: _________________________________________

List Africa-focused and Africa-related courses taken as a graduate student:

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Submit completed form to:

Lynette Loose
FLAS Coordinator
African Studies Center
University of Pennsylvania
645 Williams Hall
Philadelphia, PA 19104-6305

Deadlines: February 20, 2002 (incoming students)

February 22, 2002 (ongoing students)

Application must include:

an official transcript
curriculum vita
two faculty letters of recommendation
a one page essay describing why the study of the African language listed above is essential to realizing your graduate studies or career goals

NOTE: Your graduate chair will also need to nominate you as a FLAS candidate.

Signature: ________________________ Date: ________________________