Center for African Studies

The mission of the African Studies Program is to promote the interdisciplinary study of Africa at the University of Pittsburgh through high quality research and teaching about Africa and the African experience. The program provides a learning environment that facilitates a comprehensive and critical understanding of Africa and the African people through courses and activities designed to help students grasp the continent’s internal dynamics and its evolving place in the world as we prepare them for their leadership and service roles in global society.

Web Site:

http://www.ucis.pitt.edu/africa/

Services Offered:

Cultural Festivals

Guest Speakers

High School Student Events

Intensive Summer Language Study Opportunities

Internships

Pre-professional Workshops with High School Students and Staff

Professional Development Workshops

Resource Lending Library

School Visits

Activities Presented in Conjunction with Center for African Studies

Resources

Here is a sample of materials generated by the Center for African Studies or as a result of programming in which they participated.

Lesson Plans, Unit Plans, Modules

Kenyan Play

Intended Audience:

K-5, 6-8

This is a play teachers can do with their students to teach culture.

Urban Social Movements in Venezuela

Intended Audience:

Higher Education

Outline describing Pink Tide movements in Venezuela.

Goldman - Paper Outline.docx

Presentation Slides (e.g PowerPoint)

Africa-China Relationship and its Global Impact

Intended Audience:

9-12

These resources explore the history, current status, and future of Africa and China's relationship through a global lens, providing examples of not only Chinese investments in infrastructure in Africa, but from other regions such as Europe, as well. The resources offer teaching strategies and resources for K-12 classroom use.