In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Cherif Correa, an English faculty member at Madison College and the lead for the college’s new African Studies Certificate. Cherif shares his journey from being an international student to becoming a leader in both educational and DEI initiatives at the college. We explore his work on the African Studies Certificate, including the course topics it covers and the opportunities it creates for students. Cherif also discusses his involvement with the Institute of Equity and Transformational Change, as well as the college’s efforts in developing global partnerships and study abroad programs in Africa. Join us as Cherif shares his perspectives on African Studies, his role in fostering global connections, and his vision for enriching the educational experience at Madison College.

Resources:
Madison College African Studies Certificate

Dr. Correa's Publications:

• Islam in Europhone African Literature. The Palgrave Handbook of Islam in Africa. Eds., Toyin Falola, Fallou Ngom, and Mustapha Kurfi. Palgrave, 2020.
• "Islam and the Question of Identity in Ousmane Sembene's Film, Ceddo." Ousmane Sembène and the Politics of Culture. Eds Lifongo Vetinde and Amadou T. Fofana. New York: Lexington Books, 2014.
• Re-Union (A Poem). Postcolonial Text, Vol.2. No.1. Postcolonial.org, 2006 https://www.postcolonial.org/index.php/pct/article/view/434/834