Learning Center
Welcome to the Learning Center
Students and teachers will find in these pages a collection of learning and teaching resources to help guide their exploration of the Oxford African American Studies Center. Drawing on materials from several of the core references works included in the site, the Learning Center provides a good starting point for research at any level.
We will continue to expand the resources offered in this Learning Center. With the January 2010 update, we are launching a Lesson Plan program that will help teachers incorporate Oxford African American Studies Center into the classroom. The first plan in this growing collection focuses on the Harlem Renaissance and the writers who contributed to the cultural arts revolution centered in Harlem. We also invite you to send us your comments and suggestions by writing to the editor.
Enjoy your journey!
Featuring Black Women in America
Special features highlight the contributions of hundreds of women whose lives demonstrate the centrality of black women throughout American society.
Country Maps and Vital Statistics
Tables of vital statistics cover population, government, religion, agriculture, the economy, and much more for over 90 countries, territories, and regions central to the history of Africa and the African diaspora.
Focus On
Explore a growing list of special features that provide insights into black history and culture with specially commissioned essays, photographic essays, and a selected list of articles that guide the user interested in further reading. For a list of topics, go to the Focus On page.
Further Reading
Expand the scope of your research with extensive bibliographies from two key reference sources.
Lesson Plans
The lesson plans have been created by teachers and professors in the field of African American studies and provide guidance on how to integrate Oxford African American Studies Center into the classroom. Each plan includes discussion questions, supplementary reading suggestions, and a summary of the topic for lecture preparation.
Links to Internet Resources
This editorially-selected, annotated list of internet resources is organized by subject category.