Liberia: House at Sugar Beach

Subtitle: 
Global Issues through Literature
Activity Type: 
Workshop
Teacher Training
Presenter: 
Yolanda Covington-Ward
Date: 
Tuesday, October 15, 2013 - 17:00 to 20:30
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Location: 
4217 Posvar Hall
Contact Person: 
Veronica Dristas
Contact Email: 
dristas@pitt.edu
Cost: 
Free

THIS WORKSHOP IS ONLY FOR the K-12 EDUCATORS. IT IS NOT OPEN FOR THE PUBLIC

This workshop is the first in a series of six workshops focusing on different global issues and how educators can use literature to further explore the topic. This workshop will focus on Africa and the topic of human security. Dr. Yolanda Covington-Ward, Assistant Professor in Africana Studies will discuss the novel The House at Sugar Beach by Helene Cooper.
Participants will receive a copy of the novel once they have registered. Act 48-credit will be given at the end of the series

UCIS Unit: 
Center for African Studies
Global Studies Center
World Regions: 
Africa