This article presents eight letters written by young South Africans which describe what they think United States students should learn about their country. (JDH)

This article explores the notion of knowledge as a freely exchanged commodity in advanced industrial and developing societies. The parallels and differences between the two types of society are highlighted. The distortions imposed in Nigeria upon knowledge as a result of dependency in the world economic order are examined. (MT)

Analyzes the biculturality of Black Americans, who have both Afrocentric and Eurocentric elements in their culture. Discusses factors of biculturality (education, punishment/reward, the institutionalization of white culture, religion, white power, and whites' numerical superiority). Evaluates qualitative differences between black and white…

Surveys eight Philadelphia alternative schools which offer independent education emphasizing academic achievement, Black unity, and Pan-African values. Provides information on admissions, curriculum, philosophical orientation, and other facets of each school. (KH)

Discusses the results of several studies which evaluated how Africa was and is presented in elementary and secondary social studies textbooks. In the past five years, the coverage given to Africa has increased in quantity and quality. However, major new problems have arisen. (RM)

Examines the image of women as depicted in the literature of Africa and the Caribbean. Suggests that in the literature of both cultures, women are shown to be self-assertive and in control of their lives, but they are ultimately assessed on their success as wives and mothers. (Author/MJL)

Explores psychological, political, and sociological impulses that underlie Black Americans' contact with and interest in Africa. Asserts that Africa and her American descendants can attain a high level of mutual understanding and solidarity only when Afro-Americans change their "American mentality" so that cultural elements of their "Africanness"…

Because African family structures differ from those of other areas and because students must move frequently to pursue education, this study sought to develop an appropriate measure of family status and to determine the impact of status and mobility on the English ability of 293 beginning college students in Zaire. (SJL)

Suggests ways in which teachers of African area studies on the college level can incorporate films on Africa into the curriculum. Methods include showing longer films outside regular classroom hours, introducing students to perspectives other than those of the teacher, and discussing film-related issues to draw out and reinforce understandings and…

Both Black and White social workers in South Africa face restrictions under the apartheid system that make it virtually impossible to respect the dignity of their clients or give them needed assistance. Current conditions and methods by social workers to cope and organize are examined. (Author/LAB)

Major approaches to teaching African politics on the college level are reviewed, the state of the art of teaching African politics is evaluated, and major problems facing teachers of African politics are highlighted. Problems include the size and variety of African nations, ineptness of western pedagogy in describing Africa, and problems of…

Surveys educational development in Nigeria during the 1970s with emphasis on changes in educational objectives and administration since the colonial period, the role of education in Nigeria's drive for modernity, the rationale of educational planning, education and economic growth, educational goals, and constraints on innovation (poverty, lack of…

To support the hypothesis that much misinformation and many stereotypic attitudes are presented about Africa to elementary school pupils, the article analyzes 10 readers for African content and assesses effects of an African content intervention strategy on elementary school students. (DB)

The staffing of African universities with the nationals of the country in which the university is located has become a goal in much of Africa. The efforts of Nigerian universities to achieve a target goal of 90 percent is reviewed and alternative methods of staff development are outlined. (JMF)

Interdisciplinary and intercultural aspects of Black studies programs are discussed. Implications of the educational relevance of Black studies are analyzed with respect to the concept of a Third World perspective. (MC)