Social studies for Somali nomads.

From: The Social Studies | Date: January 1, 1993| Author: Brook, Diane L.; Brook, George A. | Copyright information

A description of Somalia's defunct Nomad Education Program, established in Nov 1981, is provided. The ill-fated program was intended to provide specialized, relevant instruction to nomad students on such social concerns as the nation-state, a national identity and political socialization. Students were also taught courses on survival, health and work skills to improve their quality of life.

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