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Peer reviewedDavis, Bonnie M. – English Journal, 1994
Discusses the ways that one teacher undertook a "cultural safari" in an attempt to learn extensively about African culture and society. Narrates this teacher's experiences in Senegal, her research about Africa, and its impact on her teaching. Argues that such activities "connect" students and teachers to the world community.…
Descriptors: African Culture, Cultural Differences, English Curriculum, English Instruction
Peer reviewedSpencer, Patricia – English Journal, 1990
Explores how students (through an awareness of literary archetypes and journal writing) can use African stories to cross cultures, time, and continents, making connections between their worlds and the worlds of others. (MG)
Descriptors: African Literature, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Differences, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedVan Ausdall, Barbara Wass – English Journal, 1988
Presents exercises to help change students' negative perceptions of Africa. (MM)
Descriptors: African Literature, Attitude Change, Class Activities, Cross Cultural Studies
