Departments

AFRICANA STUDIES

Beliefs & Philosophy of the Department of Black Studies

• Holistic Learning

• Critical Thinking

• Community Consciousness

• Pan-Africanism

• Literacy and Language

• Afro-futurism

• Multi-disciplinary Approach

• Awareness. (Reclamation/Reparations)

• Self-esteem (Image Defragmentation)

Favorite Assignments

1 Oral presentation

i. PowerPoint/Flash Presentation

2 Group Dynamic Discussion

i. Round table

ii. Small group discussion

3 Library Research & Critical Essay Composition           top

i. Research using Library Databases

ii. Familiarize student with Research Librarians

4 Internet Research

 i. Exposure to on-line Databases

 ii. Increase technical Skills

 iii. Increase level of comfort using technology

5 Debate/Community Forum

i. Establish POV

ii. Critical Thinking

iii. Research

iv. Counter Argumentation

v. Invites Community Forum

6 Portfolio

i. ZINE Project

ii. Collaborative

iii. Compilation

iv. Progression

v. Publication

Assignments Contributing to Student Learning                 top

• Encourages group dynamic—Community Consciousness • Acquire technical skills—Afro-futurism

• Promotes Critical Thinking—Pan-Africanism

• Develops research skills--Literacy and Language

Frustrations

1. Physical Space: Limited to A215 i.e. the “ghetto” classroom

2. Maps installed incorrectly

3. Need Easel

4. “ Ill ”/Literacy skills i.e. Students are Under-prepared

5. Budget lacking for Instructional items i.e. films and speakers

6. Overcrowding: decrease CAP

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