Brings together experiences of teachers of African literature from
around the world in the context of technological change.
Focuses on theoretical and pedagogical approaches to the teaching of
African Literature on both sides of the Atlantic and beyond. The
publication of Chinua Achebe's Things Fall Apart in 1958 drew universal
attention not only to contemporary African creative imagination, but
also established the art of the modern African novel. In 1986, Wole
Soyinka became the first African to win the Nobel Prize for Literature,
and opened the 'gate' for other African writers. By the close of the
20th century, African Literature had gained world-wide acceptance and
legitimacy in the academy and featured on the literature curriculum of
schools and colleges across the globe.
This specialissue of African Literature Today, examines the diverse
experiences of teachers of African Literature across regional, racial,
cultural and national boundaries. It explores such issues as student
responses, productive pedagogical innovations, the impact of modern
technology, case studies of online teaching, teaching Criticism of
African Literature, and teaching African Literature in an age of
multiculturalism. It is intended as an invaluable teacher's handbook and
essential student companion for the effective study of African
Literature.
Ernest Emenyonu is Professor of Africana Studies at the University of
Michigan-Flint, USA; the editorial board is composed of scholars from
US, UK and African universities
Nigeria: HEBN