IU African Studies

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[National African Language Resource Center (NALRC) @nalrc]

Want to teach Wolof during the summer? Contact us at [email protected].

[National African Language Resource Center (NALRC) @nalrc]

Want to teach Swahili online? Contact us at [email protected].

[African Studies Association @ASANewsOnline]

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. https://t.co/6VFvprZx1B

[IU Islamic Studies Program @IUISLM]

This upcoming Wed., 1 Dec, 3pm ET. Please join us!
@IU_GlobalCenter @muslimvoices @iuasp @iupress @hamiltonlugar @IUCollege @IU_Anthropology @iueuro
Zoom registration https://t.co/WvDT3jxIi4

[IU African Studies @iuasp]

IU's Dr. Alwiya Omar will be participating in a discussion with Abdulrazak Gurnah, hosted by @BerkeleyAfroAm!
Sign-up today!
UC Berkeley Events Calendar | Abdulrazak Gurnah’s Nobel Prize in Literature: Implications in the African Language Classroom https://t.co/uu98cKaoqO

[IU Islamic Studies Program @IUISLM]

Join us Wed. 1 Dec at 3pm ET for a lecture by Michelle C. Johnson @BucknellU, Remaking Islam in African Portugal
Zoom registration https://t.co/WvDT3jg6Tu
@IU_GlobalCenter @muslimvoices @iuasp @iupress @hamiltonlugar @IUCollege @IU_Anthropology @iueuro

[IU African Studies @iuasp]

Be sure to check out some of the ASA's excellent talks today!

[African Studies Association @ASANewsOnline]

Don't miss our first Board Sponsored Roundtable entitled Covid-19: Vaccine Nationalism, Weaponised Public Space, and the Media in Africa today from 10:00-11:45am EST/UTC-5. This is going to be one of many fantastic sessions today! https://t.co/UvqfkpBRD6

[National African Language Resource Center (NALRC) @nalrc]

"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

[IU African Studies @iuasp]

This is a great way to save money on some excellent publications on African Studies!
Thanks @iupress !!

[African Studies Association @ASANewsOnline]

We love discounts, which is why we've already opened our Sponsor Gallery for Annual Meeting attendees. Sign into the conference platform and check our our sponsors to get discount codes for all the publications you've had your eye on this year, and more! https://t.co/9QHrJuMItp

[IU African Studies @iuasp]

Make sure you're registered for next week's meeting! There are so many great talks for scholars in all disciplines of African Studies!

[African Studies Association @ASANewsOnline]

If you're wondering what to expect during the Annual Meeting, or you're unsure how to login to attend sessions, we have an easy step-by-step guide for you. Review these helpful instructions with screenshots to make your #ASA2021 participation easy! https://t.co/VcuDwklqoV

[African Studies Association @ASANewsOnline]

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!
https://t.co/QCQZx3u8cr

[#AfroGradChat @AfroGradChat]

Job Call for a two-year Postdoc in African Studies at Emory University.

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[National African Language Resource Center (NALRC) @nalrc]

"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.

[IU African Studies @iuasp]

Calling all emerging scholars in African Studies! The @ASANewsOnline is having its annual meeting in two weeks! Be sure to register!

[African Studies Association @ASANewsOnline]

Are you interested in the ASA Emerging Scholars Network? We have two upcoming events, and three ways to get more involved. Register for the ASA Annual Meeting to attend the upcoming business meeting and roundtable, & become an official member today! https://t.co/qvIKixk2nk

[IU African Studies @iuasp]

Friday afternoon is also a great time to read this excellent review!

[ASR @ASRJournal]

Start your Friday with Oludamini Ogunnaike's review of "Realizing Islam: The Tijaniyya in North Africa and the Eighteenth-Century Muslim World" by Zachary Valentine Wright, published by @UNC_Press | https://t.co/kU7b6zwhVR

[African Studies Association @ASANewsOnline]

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! https://t.co/z9W7WvdP03

[IU African Studies @iuasp]

@ctounsel1 Thank you so much for yesterday's talk! We were all honored to hear your thoughts and participate in an engaging discussion afterwards!

[Christopher Tounsel @ctounsel1]

Thank you Makerere History Seminar @MakerereCHUSS and Indiana University African Studies Program @iuasp for hosting today's discussions on Chosen Peoples @DukePress! Such awesome conversations. Special shout-out to @edgarjacktaylor and Beth Buggenhagen for providing the space🙏🏿

[African Studies Association @ASANewsOnline]

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 https://t.co/ub5PrAx5rF

[African Studies Association @ASANewsOnline]

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 https://t.co/QZw6C9NjMo

[IU African Studies @iuasp]

This is an incredibly important topic! Be sure to register today!