Learning from and Teaching Africans

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'The book Learning from Teaching Africans is an interesting and very personal book by the Norwegian professor of International Education Birgit Brock-Utne's professional work, particularly in Africa over a time span of more than 45 years. It is a recommended read for students who are interested in Africa, their languages and the African way of life. Professor Brock-Utne has a formidable scholarly career and particularly her work on African languages is remarkable. The biographical account of her research, teaching, supervision of PhD and master students in Africa is a fascinating journey through the African academic landscape.'Anders Breidlid,Oslo Metropolitan University'Learning from and Teaching Africans is Birgit Brock-Utne's deeply personal chronicle of her more than four-decades-long love affair with Africa and its people, languages, and cultures. The book, which is richly illustrated with photographs and detailed descriptions of everyday encounters, both personal and professional, reveals Professor Brock-Utne as an exemplary scholar/educator/activist who respectfully and successfully works with host country nationals at all levels of society. Learning from and Teaching Africans is an extraordinary book about a singular individual that both delights and enlightens readers with its admirable insights and lessons learned.'Robert F. ArnoveChancellor's Professor Emeritus of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies at Indiana University, USA