The "Foreigner": Pedagogical Practices on Teaching Cultural Studies Courses

Authors

Gwendolyn Guy, Doctoral Student, Department of Educational Leadership and Cultural Foundations, School of Education, University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Gaetane Jean-Marie, Doctoral Student, Department of Educational Leadership and Cultural Foundations, School of Education, University of North Carolina at GreensboroFollow

Date of this Version

October 2001

Document Type

Article

Abstract

Black women scholars rarely get the opportunity to chronicle and critique their experiences as instructors in predominantly white institutions. When the black professor endeavors to teach cultural studies, there are immediate challenges that must be overcome for the engagement of critical discourse. This discussion will include ideas and recommendations concerning the issues explored by the presenters.