Grant for Summer 2009

With support from the U.S. Department of Education's Title VI Program, the Center for African Studies is offering a course development grant of $3000 (as summer salary). The grant must be utilized to develop a new course that has 50% or more African studies content. Funds may be used for the development of study abroad courses.

TO APPLY:

Submit a proposal (3-4 pages) which addresses the following:

• Suggested course title and brief description (appropriate for course catalogue)
• Expected course credit
• Format--lecture, lecture/discussion, seminar style
• Course level (100, 200, 300, 400)
• Expected semester and year for teaching the course and the expected frequency for teaching it
• Role of the course in your department'’s curriculum and in an interdisciplinary context (i.e., elective course for minor, major, master's degree; potential for cross-listing with other departments; pre-requisites)
• Outline of potential course content--including broad conceptual or theoretical matters, readings, and assignments. What is the geographical focus (national, regional comparative)?
• No Budget is required--grant provides summer salary

DEADLINE: February 29, 2009

NOTIFICATION: March 21, 2009

SUBMIT APPLICATION TO:

Center for African Studies (Attn: Grants Committee)
210 International Studies
MC-485
Or by email attachment to: cjones1@illinois.edu

Final Report (due Sept. 15, 2009) must include

1. Brief letter outlining the outcomes and
2. The completed course syllabus