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Originally posted by HederaNaturale
Anyway, I was wondering, for any of you out there who majored in Africana or Afro-American studies, what are some things that a student should look for in selecting a program (i.e., does it make a difference if most are all of the teachers are black? if one is at a PWI or HBCU?) and what are some reccomendations for institutions with good quality, not "fluff" programs?
Right now I'm kind of beginning my search with UNCC, because of the African American Lit minor and Clark Atlanta, because it's a HBU and their Africana Women's Studies Prog.
I guess I'm just looking for some feedback/suggestions/commentary/discussion... because it seems like there aren't a lot of resources out there for evaluating AA Studies departments.
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If I can offer some advice from someone in a "cultural/ethnic" studies program of my own...
Every school will of course say their program is the one... so you'll have to do a little research on your own (good experience for latter)
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If there have been any books or articles that have grabbed your attention (positively) and influenced you... find out where the authors where educated/studied, or what school published the book/article, or hopefully were the author teaches.
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Look into the different programs and schools, look into the instructors credentials - base your choice off the one that impresses you for what they are accomplishing - not whether they teach at a PWI, or that they are/aren't AA (one of the best instructors in my program isn't even close to being from the same cultural/ethnic group that he lectures on...)
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Finally look towards people within the community (as you are doing now) - they can provide both personal experience, and direction in finding out more about specific programs or instructors.
Best of luck!
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