This paper focuses on the production of Master's theses at Howard University, Department of Romance Languages, over 60 years on the African diaspora, specifically on Black studies and themes in French and Spanish literature from 1930-1960. Howard University was the first of the Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to offer graduate…

Ngugi wa Thiong'o is widely acknowledged in Africa as a towering figure of African literature, criticism, and political and social commentary. This review examines Ngugi's work as it relates to African cultural studies and cultural studies in general, noting his search for a common global culture and a world language. (SM)

A strictly Eurocentric perspective will not properly prepare students for a successful future in a multicultural world. Because students internalize what they are taught, schools profoundly affect children's confidence and self-esteem. An Afrocentric, multicultural curriculum would benefit both white and African-American students, because both…

African Americans are dislocated people whose formal education leads them away from themselves. One way to progress toward a multicultural curriculum is through Afrocentric curriculum. Afrocentricity in education means viewing the African-American as a subject of history not as an object in someone else's experiences. For example, African-American…

The use of local languages in formal education is a widely debated educational strategy in sub-Saharan Africa. National-level policies abound which permit mother-tongue instruction in primary grades, and yet successful implementation of those policies is not merely so common. The reasons for this are varied, but one powerful reason has to do with…

The chapters in this book were prepared 10 years ago primarily from a developed nation's perspective. Only minor references were made to the black people of South Africa. The principles, methodologies, and methods described in the chapters still may be valid for certain sections of South African society but should be revised to be applicable to…

The idea of "the African university" is usually accompanied by an emphasis on Africanisation of education, and of knowledge, on changing the demographic profile of student, staff and administrative bodies, educational syllabi and curricula, and the criteria for research activity and for throughput. The idea of "Africanising"…

This evaluation study was conducted at the behest of the Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) and the Institute for Policy Reform (IPR), working under contract with United States Agency for International Development. AKF's primary concern was to evaluate the effectiveness, cost-effectiveness, and the likelihood of sustainability of the School Improvement…

The proliferation of Web pages and digitized material mounted on Internet servers has become unmanageable. Librarians and users are concerned that documents and information are being lost in cyberspace as a result of few bibliographic controls and common standards. Librarians in cooperation with software creators and Web page designers are…

An African counselor relates personal opinions about counseling and Apartheid. Asserts student counselors in South Africa are grappling with the process of extricating themselves from the "old order." As they do so, it is imperative to hear the voice of those who have borne the main brunt of oppression. (KW)

Explores the wealth of learning opportunities arising from the study of Africa and its peoples. Students must learn about the history, traditions, and diversity of Africa, rather than focusing narrowly on the problems of recent years. Teaching students about the contributions of Africa will help them be better world citizens. (SLD)

Charles Lockett is an Assistant Professor in the School of Psychology at James Madison University, where he teaches developmental psychology as well as advanced topic courses in cultural psychology and the psychology of race and racism. A graduate of Howard University, Lockett credits Howard's Preparing Future Faculty Fellowship Program for his…

Professor George Sefa Dei has written and taught extensively in the fields of anti-colonialism and anti-racism. His latest work on the subject is "Anti-Colonialism and Education: The Politics of Resistance," co-edited with Arlo Kempf for Sense Publishers (2006). Dei and Kempf are also co-authoring a forthcoming volume on anti-colonial…

Intended to assist the student, research scholar, librarian, or information professional gaining a foothold in Northern Africa area studies, this book provides an annotated bibliography of relevant reference materials. The book considers a full spectrum of area studies topics; formal reference works (encyclopedias, dictionaries, atlases,…

Examines efforts by various school systems to rectify past textbook distortions and omissions about African contributions to history. By showing how their African ancestory influenced the disciplines they study, it is possible to instill pride in African American children and spark their interest in school. (SM)