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The Indiana University African Studies Program is a leading center for the interdisciplinary study of Africa. Tweets/RT/Likes ≠ endorsement

Bloomington, IN
Joined December 2016
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Want to teach Wolof during the summer? Contact us at [email protected].
Want to teach Swahili online? Contact us at [email protected].
A gripping campaign film - Director Sam Soko followed Softie for 5 years as his activism tests his marriage and ability to be present for their kids. Don't miss this bonus membership benefit for 2021 ASA Members, available until Dec 5 in MyASA. myasa.africanstudies.org/log…
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Join us Wed. 1 Dec at 3pm ET for a lecture by Michelle C. Johnson @BucknellU, Remaking Islam in African Portugal Zoom registration bit.ly/3oMJPrs @IU_GlobalCenter @muslimvoices @iuasp @iupress @hamiltonlugar @IUCollege @IU_Anthropology @iueuro
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"Language is not a genetic gift, it is a social gift. Learning a new language is becoming a member of the club- the community of speakers of that language" - Frank Smith. Photo: Baoule Singers. The Baoule are part of the Akan ethnic cluster that live in Cote d’ Ivoire and Ghana
If you haven't had a chance to check out our complete #ASA2021 Program Book, take a moment today to check out all the incredible sessions and special events. Don't forget, there is still time register to join us for this exciting Annual Meeting! ow.ly/En4a50GIsaG
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Job Call for a two-year Postdoc in African Studies at Emory University. Please share!
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"A special kind of beauty exists which is born in language, of language, and for language." Gaston Bachelard Have questions about learning Bamana in the US? Talk to us.
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Announcing the @OhioUnivPress #ASA21 annual meeting sale! Get 45% off all #AfricanStudies books w/ promo code ASA21 (through Nov. 30). The African Studies Association annual meeting kicks off in less than three weeks—order now! bit.ly/OUP-ASA21
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There are still slots for K-12 teachers to register for this funded professional development opportunity. One can never integrate Africa into the classroom too early, no matter the subject. Join us to diversify the content you teach cc: @GoGlobalED asaoutreach.org
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We're looking forward to this collaborative event with @ScholarsAtRisk, @myrwu, & @archipelagobks this Thursday, 4pm EDT. Register today to attend this special conversation in French between Rwandan author Scholastique Mukasonga & scholar @Timlongman ow.ly/Perz50GyzBO
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Check out Douglas Thomas' review of "African Americans and American Africans: Migration, History, and Identities", available free to access here: doi.org/10.1017/asr.2021.51
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All K-12 Teachers interested in integrating Africa into the classroom: The 2021 Teachers' Workshop is open for registration with a limited number of free seats. Join us online for Designing the Future: African Visions for a Just World on Saturday, Nov 13! ow.ly/LXll50GtUs4
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"To have another language is to possess a second soul." Charlemagne Pic: South African Rugby Fans. Ask us about Afrikaans @nalrc [email protected] #Afrikaans #SouthAfrica #Africanlanguages
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Check out Senayon Olaoluwa's review of the film Mokalik, now available free to access online as part of our latest issue: doi.org/10.1017/asr.2021.47
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Do you or someone you know speak Afar language? @NALRC would like to hear from you.
“Language is the road map of a culture. It tells you where its people come from and where they are going”- Rita Mae Brown Pic: An Afar woman. Afar language is prevalent in Djibouti and Ethiopia.
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Make sure to check out our Keywords session and the ASR Distinguished Lecture, "Writing in Englishes" delivered by @aminattaforna
Have you reviewed the latest 2021 Annual Meeting Program? Our session listings by subtheme are updated and our searchable program schedule is live! You can even build your own customized schedule, so sign in and check it out today. ow.ly/9uJm50GpIiO
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This year marks the first time a U.S. president has officially recognized Indigenous Peoples' Day. Here's a look at the growing movement to acknowledge it — and what it means for Native Americans today. n.pr/3FDBA8o
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Interested in exploring the work of the newest winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature? Check IUCAT to see what we have: go.iu.edu/45Ns Our collections in African literature are strong! Questions? Contact African Studies expert librarian @mdjenno !
Gurnah's tremendous achievement comes as part of a long history of literary excellent on the African continent. Visit the @iulibraries and read some African literature this weekend!