AFRICA

We believe that it is impossible to understand any one area of the world in isolation, so our approach to the study of Africa is rooted in a global context. As an African Studies Center, we do not isolate Africa as one geographical region that deserves special treatment in and of itself. Rather, we place Africa within the world... We have an obligation to present to the public information that is clear, concise and contextualized about the social, political and economic dynamics of the African continent. Toward that end, we have a full-time PhD outreach director that works with local teachers to incorporate African material into our local school curriculum, as well as pedagogy in teaching faculty members how to use that curriculum... We work with local community organizations that have an African focus. We work with our partner institutions across the state of Michigan, as well as nationally.

Also known as: Michigan State University