New York African Studies Association
27th Annual Conference April 4-5, 2003
Ithaca, New York

Transnational discourses in the African world is the theme of the 27th annual conference celebrating over three decades of organizational success of the
New York African Studies Association. Scholars, researchers, teachers, community activists, and students are invited to submit papers on issues pertaining to the intersectionality and transnationality of Africana Studies.

Of particular interest are papers on topics such as theorizing transnational discourses, gender and Africana studies, revisiting Pan-Africanism (from Organization of African Unity to African Union), Non traditional African Diaspora, conflicts and regional political groupings, language and literary traditions, ancient past and Africana studies and inclusion within digital technologies.

Send all abstracts by March 4th, 2003 to:
Mwalimu Abdul Nanji
Africana Studies & Research Center
Cornell University
310 Triphammer Rd,
Ithaca, NY 14850
email: agn3@cornell.edu
fax: (607) 255-0784
phone: (607) 255-0537 or (607) 255-4625/6

Conference Registration Fees:

A. Cornell University Students with valid ID – Conference Registration Fees Are Waived

B. Teachers attending Teacher Workshop, Registration Fees - $25.00
*Ithaca City School District Teachers with ID, Special Conference
Fees - $15.00

C. General Public $85.00 includes one year membership
$45.00 one day registration and does not include membership

D. Senior Citizens $60.00 includes one year membership
$30.00 one day registration and does not include membership

E. Students with valid ID $50.00 includes one year membership
$25.00 one day registration and does not include membership

Conference Program Tentative Outline

Teacher Trainer Workshop on Africa

At the 1994 New York African Studies Association 18th annual conference held in Ithaca, New York and hosted by the Africana Studies and Research Center, Cornell University, the theme was "Positive Perspectives for the 21st Century." The objective of the conference was to capture the "continuing challenges of overcoming the all too frequent negative images and stereotypes about Africa and [to reflect] on Africa’s past and current difficulties [and] achievements in a more balanced and informed way." With this objective in mind, the conference planners organized a Teacher Training Workshop on Africa as an integral part of the conference for K through 12 teachers, administrators and staff. The Teacher Training Workshop was a success and was well received by the participants.

Almost a decade later some of the same issues examined at the 18th NYASA conference in 1994 still linger and now Africa faces more complex issues arising from globalization of economics, politics, social dynamics, health issues and technology. The 27th NYASA Annual conference 2003, will have a Teacher Training Workshop on Africa for K through 12 teachers, administrators and staff to examine pertinent issues facing Africa in a globalized world.

Major leading African scholars have been invited to present and lead the workshops in discussing issues such as: Teaching About Africa, African Centered Education Theories, Africana Teaching Methodologies, Africana Global Curriculum Content, Africana Curriculum Development, Africana Teaching Materials, Resources for Teacher Continuing Education, and Teacher Net-Working.

We encourage all educators to attend. Workshop sessions are scheduled for Friday, April 4th 2003 from 8:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. beginning with a breakfast at 7:30 a.m. A reception is scheduled at 5:00 p.m. at the Africana Studies and Research Center, 310 Triphammer Rd., Ithaca, New York.

Registration Fee for Teacher Training Workshop: $25.00

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Hotel Information
For hotel reservations call:
Clarion University Hotel Conference Center
(607) 257-2000 or 1-800- CLARION
Or
Ramada Inn 257-3100 or 1-800-2RAMADA

Special Hotel Conference rate:
$99.00 + (13% NY State tax) for single or double occupancy.
Please make your reservation early.
Conference rate cut-off date is March 7th, 2003.
For other hotels in the city of Ithaca area
consult the Ithaca yellow pages
or http://www.visitithaca.com

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