Aprenda sobre África: Estudios sobre la diáspora: sociedad, cultura e historia (adolescentes) AÑO 2

This ongoing class will introduce a new aspect of the African Diaspora to learners each week, covering areas such as language, culture, music, food, arts, travel, politics, history, historical figures or geography. Information will be presented in a number of potential ways each week, from lecture style to exploration of videos or other content on a subject, and other in-class activities for learners to engage in. After this initial presentation of the week's information, there will be an opportunity for discussion and further activities, either educational or just for fun. Discussing new areas of knowledge in this lesser-known subject area will lend to a deeper understanding of various communities, societies and key figures of African-descent, as well as learning something new about different parts of the world where African-descended people live their lives! 

This class encourages learner exploration and openness to learn about a different culture in the world each week. Although the focus of the class is on aspects and perspectives of the African diaspora, learners will also learn about other cultures where African-descended communities live in different parts of the world. These opportunities allow learners to gain cultural knowledge and awareness, and to have the chance to discuss what they might already know about a specific aspect of world history or culture. These opportunities encourage learners to discuss what they already know in these areas, while gaining a unique understanding of a particular history or culture from the perspective of African Diasporic identities. But even for learners with previous knowledge in one area, the diversity of topics covered means there will always be opportunities to learn something new, even for students with some background in a few areas. So, no previous knowledge is required, just curiosity and respect for something new!

PLEASE NOTE: THERE IS OFTEN A LOT OF MATERIAL TO COVER IN THE CLASS, SO WE MAY OCCASIONALLY GO OVER TIME. 

PLEASE ALSO CHECK BACK FOR NEW CONTENT SEASONALLY.  

Please note: individual or a set of private group classes can be arranged for schools or groups, please contact me for details.

Here are some of the topics to be discussed in the coming weeks:

FALL TERM:
Week of October 11: Learn expressions in Papiamento
Week of October 18: Do You Know "El Joe"?
Week of October 25: Who are the Dahomey??
Week of November 1: Zamrock
Week of November 8: All About Pepper Pot
Week of November 15: Maroontowns
Week of November 22: Carnival!!!
Week of November 29: Let's Travel Somewhere
Week of December 6: Madragana
Week of December 13: Game Day!!!


WINTER TERM:
Week of January 17: Carnival!!! - Part 2
Week of January 24: Maroontowns - Part 2
Week of January 31: Who is Georges Chevalier?
Week of February 7: Do You Know Cesaria Evora?
Week of February 14: The Year of Return
Week of February 21: Learn Expressions in Somali
Week of February 28: Dana Bayrami
Week of March 7: Let's Travel Somewhere
Week of March 14: Canadian Stamps
Week of March 21: Game Day!!!

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SPRING TERM
Week of April 18: Maroontowns - Part 3
Week of April 25: Let's Travel Somewhere
Week of May 2: The Joking Relationship
Week of May 9: Chocolate City
Week of May 16: Judaism in the Diaspora
Week of May 23: Some Inspiring Young People
Week of May 30: From Russia With Love
Week of June 6: Who is Susana Baca?
Week of June 13: Learn Some Expressions in Garifuna
Week of June 20: Game Day!!!




CHECK OUT THE GROUP!!! (No live classes, but a cheaper monthly Outschool forum option for teens!!): https://outschool.com/groups/african-diaspora-studies-interest-group-for-teens-yZeGQa3P?usid=KcswKYdT&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link