Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ471782
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1993
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ISSN: ISSN-0037-7996
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African Literature and Social Science in the Teaching of World Studies.
Ahmed, Ali Jimale; Markovitz, Irving Leonard
Social Studies, v84 n2 p78-81 Mar-Apr 1993
Contends that teaching world studies requires breaking down cultural barriers. Describes a world studies course in which African literature is used to provide a pluralistic view of encounters between African and European civilizations. Includes descriptions and interpretations of the books used in the course. (CFR)
Descriptors: African Literature, Afrocentrism, Content Area Reading, Course Content, Cultural Differences, Curriculum Design, Developing Nations, Educational Strategies, Foreign Countries, Global Approach, Higher Education, Interdisciplinary Approach, Multicultural Education, Reading Materials, Teaching Methods
Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Information Analyses; Journal Articles
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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Africa
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