THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH
CAROLINA
AT
CHAPEL HILL
NOVEMBER 15 - 16, 1996
Conference Location:
Conference Sponsors:
The University Center for
International Studies, the School of Education, and the Center for Slavic, Eurasian and East European Studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill have joined with Fayetteville State University and Cumberland County Schools to continue an in depth examination of issues relating to multicultural education that were initially brought forth in our first joint conference on June 15th and 16th of 1996. The conference will focus on our immigrant and native roots which form the basis for our American multicultural society.
Contact at UNC-CH:Mr. Bogdan T. LejaDirector of Outreach Programs 223 E. Franklin St., CB#5145 Chapel Hill, NC 27599-5145 (919)962-0299 fax: (919)962-5375 |
Contact at FSU:Dr. Masila MutisyaAssistant Professor Charles W. Chestnutt Library Fayetteville State University (910)486-1231 fax: (910)486-1391 |
1:00 - 1:20 |
Welcome and Opening Remarks |
1:25 - 2:30 ![]() ![]() |
Panel One"European Americans: New Identities, Ethnicity and Languages. Implications in Education" In the long-running discussion about the ethnic make-up of the United States, currently there is much less attention given to the reemergence of the European American identity and its role in the composition of the 21st century U.S. multicultural society.
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2:40 - 4:30 ![]() ![]() |
Panel Two"People of African and African American Descent: Awareness, Language, Ethnicity and Implications on Education"
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4:30 - 5:00 5:00 - 6:30 |
Closure: Announcements and AdjournmentReception at the Center for Continuing Education |
9:00 - 9:10 |
PROGRAM OVERVIEW: |
9:10 - 10:20 ![]() |
Panel Three"Native Americans, Hispanic Americans: Identities, Languages, Ethnicity: Implications on Teaching" Native Americans continue to be delegated to the back pages of American history and stereotypes coming out of Hollywood have done much to influence our perceptions and damage the cultural heritage of various Indian nations. Hispanic Americans comprise the quickest growing minority group in American society, yet no differentiation is made for the rich and diverse social fabric that makes up that ethnic group. Topic: Geographic Diversity of Native Americans, Federal and Non-Fedral Status Topic: Native Americans in secondary school education Topic: Hispanic Americans in American Society |
10:20 - 11:45 ![]() |
Panel Four"Asian Americans: Identity, Languages, Ethnicity and Implications on Teaching" This panel discussion will focus on the role and future of urban areas in the United States that contain large and divergent Asian groups. It will address the role that Asian Americans play in multi-cultural cities and the re-emergence of Asian culture in education.
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12:00 - 1:15 |
Luncheon and Keynote Address"Celebrating and Affirming our American Diversity" |
1:15 - 2:30 |
Teacher Workshops |
1:15 - 2:30 |
A. "Immigration, Community Building and American Society"
B. "Media Representation of Ethnic Groups and Impact on Perception and Development of Stereotypes" |
2:30 - 2:45 |
Conclusion of Conference |