African Studies Center
Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies
The African Studies Center (ASC) at Boston University is one of the nation’s oldest leaders in promoting African language and area studies since its founding in 1953, with federal funding from the US Department of Education as a Title VI National Resource Center.
As a center for excellence for researching, learning, and teaching about Africa, the ASC provides opportunities for students and scholars across the arts, humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences to pursue rigorous academic study and research engaging Africa, to learn African languages, and to participate in diverse programming outside of the classroom.
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The African Studies Center K-16 Education Program is seeking Graduate Student Assistant Summer/Fall 2024
The BU African Studies Center Outreach Program aims to promote teaching about Africa and Africa-related studies in U.S. schools. In Read more
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UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Vanessa Nakate visits the BU African Studies Center
Prominent Ugandan climate activist Vanessa Nakate visited the African Studies Center in September to led an inspiring week filled with Read more
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The ASC invites applications for Assistant Director
The ASC has open its search for the next Assistant Director. View details about the position and apply on the Read more
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The ASC bids farewell to Assistant Director Eric Schmidt
Dr. Schmidt has served as ASC Assistant Director since the April 2018, and throughout his tenure he worked tirelessly to Read more
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The World Bank, the Old City, and Liquid Land
Tariq Rahman Lahore is an ancient city. Lahore is a megacity. Though I can think of nothing more cliché to Read more
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ASC Faculty and Students showcase their hardwork and are recognized at this year’s meeting of the African Language Teachers Association Meeting.
Our students and faculty did us proud with amazing conference presentations at the annual African Language Teacher’s Association meeting. A Read more
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ASL Featured Resource: The Paula H. Foster Collection
The African Studies Library houses collections by and about women within African Studies. We will highlight some of these collections Read more
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Class Spotlight | SSW MP 789 Global Social Work Practice : A Rights Based Perspective
The course prepares students to intervene effectively in social problems (e.g. gender based violence, internal displacement, food security) in local Read more