A Son of Two Countries: The education of a refugee from nyarubuye Contributor(s): Rubagumya, Casmir M. (Author) |
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ISBN: 9987753450 ISBN-13: 9789987753451 Publisher: Mkuki na Nyota Publishers OUR PRICE: $30.31 Product Type: Paperback Published: September 2018 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - History | Africa - East - Biography & Autobiography | Educators |
Dewey: B |
LCCN: 2017319380 |
Physical Information: 0.31" H x 6" W x 9" (0.44 lbs) 144 pages |
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Publisher Description: A Son of Two Countries is a story of struggle for education. Born in 1946 in Rwanda under Belgian colonial rule, the author recounts his early education in Rwanda and later as a refugee in Tanzania. He was naturalized as a Tanzanian citizen in 1980 while doing his undergraduate studies at the University of Dar es Salaam. As he struggled to get education, the author was also grappling with his refugee status, with all the challenges that it entailed. The book gives insights into the contradictions of colonial and post-colonial education, as well as the author's reflections on education in Tanzania, given his long experience in the education sector in that country. Finally, we get some glimpses into the dual identity of the author as a Tanzanian citizen of Rwandan origin and how this shaped his relationship with the two countries he calls home. As he aptly puts it, "Rwanda gave me my heart; Tanzania gave me my brain. I find it difficult to choose between my heart and my brain." |
Contributor Bio(s): Rubagumya, Casmir M.: - Casmir M. Rubagumya (Ph.D., Lancaster) is professor of linguistics and Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic) at St. John's University of Tanzania. Prior to his present post, he taught and held various leadership positions at the University of Dar es Salaam (1982- 2008) and the University of Dodoma (2008- 2013). |