SUMMER
INSTITUTE ON
AFRICAN STUDIES

FOR TEACHERS AND EDUCATORS
JUNE 18-29, 1979
AT THE
UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA
GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA

CENTER FOR AFRICAN STUDIES
UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA

INSTITUTE DESCRIPTION

EDG 6691 AFRICA IN THE CURRICULUM: MATERIALS AND
INSTRUCTION (4 HOURS CREDIT).

The Institute course is designed to provide participants with a sub-
stantive background in selected areas of the social sciences and
humanities with reference to Africa. Participants will be expected
to develop curriculum projects for their own use based on knowledge
of their own teaching situations, on the available resources for
teaching about Africa, and on the approaches for incorporating
African content into the curriculum.

THE PURPOSE OF THE INSTITUTE: TO IMPROVE INSTRUCTION
THROUGH

expanding teacher awareness of Africa and Africans

presenting new approaches to teaching about Africa and
Africans

developing materials for teaching about Africa and Africans

assisting in the general process of cross-cultural learning

establishing a network of teachers committed to the study of
Africa

THE FORMAT OF THE INSTITUTE: THE INSTITUTE WILL
CONSIST OF

morning sessions with a formal lecture, followed by a short
discussion period

lunch hour conversations with African students,-faculty, and
others knowledgeable about Africa

afternoon sessions devoted to curriculum development and
individual projects

-evening sessions devoted to films, art exhibits, music and
dance, and other cultural activities

- independent study

REQUISITES

Participants will be expected to develop curricular projects which
they can use in their own teaching. The Institute staff will be
available to assist teachers in developing their projects. Participants
will have ready access to the Center's reference library and the
University's main library. Successful completion of the project
is required in order to obtain course credit.

During the following school year, Institute participants are strongly
encouraged to continue to make use of the Center's resources. These
include a materials library, and personnel who will be available for
classroom visits and workshops.

BENEFITS TO PARTICIPANTS

4 hours of graduate credit

Tuition waiver

Text materials provided

$100 honorarium

EXPENSES

(For those living too far from Gainesville to commute)

Room Approximate cost for on-campus housing (fully furnished
dorm suite with cooking facilities and linen service) is
$76.00, double occupancy.

REGISTRATION

Participation in the Institute will be limited to 30 persons. To
ensure that you are considered for enrollment in the Institute
PLEASE APPLY BY MAY 10, 1979. Applications received after
this date will only be considered on a space available basis. An
application form is attached to this brochure.

FACULTY

GLOVER, KOFI (Ph.D. Indiana University) Assistant Professor of
Political Science and Afro-American Studies, University of South
Florida.

GUTHRIE, CHARLES (Ph.D. History, Indiana University) Outreach
Coordinator, Center for African Studies, University of Florida.

HARUNA, JEMIMA (Early Childhood Education, University of Florida)
Outreach Consultant, on study leave from Nigeria.

POYNOR, ROBIN (Ph.D., Indiana University) Assistant Professor of
African Art, University of Florida.

RWELAMIRA, JULIANA (Agricultural Economics, University of
Florida) Outreach Consultant, on study leave from Tanzania.

SPRING, ANITA (Ph.D., Cornell University) Associate Professor of
Behavioral Studies and Anthropology, University of Florida.

PLUS

Guest Lecturers

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Attention: 79 Summer Institute
Center for African Studies
470 Grinter Hall
University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida 32611
(904) 392-2183

This public document was promulgated at an annual cost of $9795 or
$.098 per copy to provide information about the Summer Institute on
African Studies.

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APPLICATION FORM

Individuals who are interested in participating in the Summer Institute on African Studies are requested to fill
out this application form. You will then receive fuller details on the Institute, including information on official
registration and housing.

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Attention: 79 Summer Institute
Center for African Studies
470 Grinter Hall
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL 32611