Africa provides a laboratory for examining the decisions and effects of United States foreign policy. Geography and world history courses are core subjects for African content at the secondary level. Ancient Egypt, trans-Saharan trade, and African kingdoms of the last 2000 years demonstrate the sophistication of African societies. African and western perspectives toward the colonial era will contribute to a better understanding of contemporary Africa. Again, Africa should not be taught separately, but woven into the mosaic of world history and geography.
African content is also appropriate for sociology, economics, and current events courses.
Educational materials from South Africa can be used to demonstrate the power of propaganda. Statistics on African imports and exports can clarify the concept of dependency. Students should be encouraged to evaluate current African events through African perspectives and within a global context. Do not compare Africa with China and Japan. Africa is a continent with over fifty countries and incredible diversity in culture, geography, political structures, and economies.