Request for a DVC Program in Honor of Black History

UNCLAS AMMAN 006345

SIPDIS

IIP/G/NEA (BDURANT); (CBOURGEOIS, DMACINNES, JGAFFNEY);
NEA/ARN

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: OIIP OEXC SCUL JO
SUBJECT: Request for a DVC Program in Honor of Black History
Month.



1. Summary: In honor of Black History Month, post would like
to request IIP's support in organizing a 90 minute DVC
program discussing African-American Literature.


2. We expect an audience of 40 - 50 people
for this DVC program. The audience will consist of American
Studies students from Jordanian universities, writers,
university faculty members and scholars.


3. Our recommendation of a theme and timing for the program
is as follows:

- African-American Literature - Readings and discussions
featuring author Alice Walker: Wednesday, February 26, 1500
GMT


4. The control officer for this program will be CAO Donna
Winton, Tel: 962-6-592-0101, Ext. 2115; Fax: 962-6-592-0121.
GNEHM