Student Survey on LGTBQ Equity at Habor High
Things Fall Apart Unabridged Audio Recording
Vocabulary:
1. imperialism (noun)
the policy of extending the rule or authority of an empire or nation over foreign countries, or of acquiring and holding colonies and dependencies. Watch brief video EUROPEAN IMPERIALISM IN AFRICA
2. colonialism (noun)
the policy or practice of acquiring full or partial political control over another country, occupying it with settlers, and exploiting it economically.
the policy of extending the rule or authority of an empire or nation over foreign countries, or of acquiring and holding colonies and dependencies. Watch brief video EUROPEAN IMPERIALISM IN AFRICA
2. colonialism (noun)
the policy or practice of acquiring full or partial political control over another country, occupying it with settlers, and exploiting it economically.
Answer the questions on exploring Nigeria:
Nigeria:
1. Where is Nigeria located? On what gulf can it be found?
2. What is the capital?
3. What is the most populated city?
4. It also had an elected body of 136 members called the ___________?
5. What state in the United States is about one half the size of Nigeria?
6.Describe the terrain found in the various parts of Nigeria?
7.The ___________ River is the great river in Nigeria. What is its importance to the rest of Africa?
8.The two principle tribes found there are the ___________ and the ___________.
9. What is the main tree found in its forests? Name at least three crops grown on its farms.
10.What minerals are mined there?
11. Describe the means of transportation and communication one would find.
2. Exploring Igbo culture
Igbo Culture:
1. What are primary styles of art of the Igbo people?
2. What is the main crop of the Igbo people? What do the Igbo people export to European countries?
3. What is the political system in Igbo culture?
4. Summarize the religious beliefs reflected in Igbo culture.
Nigeria:
1. Where is Nigeria located? On what gulf can it be found?
2. What is the capital?
3. What is the most populated city?
4. It also had an elected body of 136 members called the ___________?
5. What state in the United States is about one half the size of Nigeria?
6.Describe the terrain found in the various parts of Nigeria?
7.The ___________ River is the great river in Nigeria. What is its importance to the rest of Africa?
8.The two principle tribes found there are the ___________ and the ___________.
9. What is the main tree found in its forests? Name at least three crops grown on its farms.
10.What minerals are mined there?
11. Describe the means of transportation and communication one would find.
2. Exploring Igbo culture
Igbo Culture:
1. What are primary styles of art of the Igbo people?
2. What is the main crop of the Igbo people? What do the Igbo people export to European countries?
3. What is the political system in Igbo culture?
4. Summarize the religious beliefs reflected in Igbo culture.
2. Interview with Chinua Achebe
Watch the first 3:35 minutes of the interview between Bill Moyer and Chinua Achebe. Write a brief summary of Chinua's explanation of the proverb: "Wherever something stands, something else will stand beside it." and how the missionary culture clashes with the Igbo cultural beliefs.
3. Videos on Nigeria
Watch the videos and take 3-5 bullet points per video
- Exploring the Creation of the Nigerian State
- Traditions and Customs and Norms in Nigeria
- 12 Facts about Nigeria
Watch the videos and take 3-5 bullet points per video
- Exploring the Creation of the Nigerian State
- Traditions and Customs and Norms in Nigeria
- 12 Facts about Nigeria
Read at least 2 excerpts from Heart of Darkness paying close attention to the description of Africans. Write a 2 paragraph response. In your response choose at 2 least direct quotes that describe the African people and their culture. Comment on how the European culture perceives (views) the African culture and explain why that is, using your in-class culture notes as a resource.
"Heart of Darkness projects the image of Africa as 'the other world,' the antithesis of Europe and therefore of civilization, a place where man's vaunted intelligence and refinement are finally mocked by triumphant beastiality." Chinua Achebe's critique of Joseph Conrad's perception of Africans and their culture.
Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad
Read the novella in it's entirety.
Documentary on African Colonization
Things Fall Apart by The Roots
The Roots are an American hip hop/neo soul band, formed in 1987 by Tariq "Black Thought" Trotter and Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. The Roots are known for a jazzy and eclectic approach to hip-hop featuring live musical instruments.
*Write a one paragraph response to the image above. Make sure to answer the following questions:
Briefly describe the scene. What does the image make you think? How does the image make you feel? What culture (be specific) and what time period (be specific) do you think this photograph is taken from? From the perspective of the young woman running, What is falling apart?
Briefly describe the scene. What does the image make you think? How does the image make you feel? What culture (be specific) and what time period (be specific) do you think this photograph is taken from? From the perspective of the young woman running, What is falling apart?
*Chinua Achebe & The Roots by Wilkine Brutus • March 26, 2013
Read the article by Wilkine Brutus and write a one paragraph response. Make sure to answer the following questions:
1.What’s the connection between Chinua Achebe and The Roots? How are they connected to you? In other words, according to Brutus what connects all of us together?
2.What does Brutus claim about the victors of war?
3.Chinua Achebe is quoted as saying “Until the lions produce their own historian, the story of the hunt will glorify only the hunter.” Explain this quote in your own words in connection to the article's main argument.
Read the article by Wilkine Brutus and write a one paragraph response. Make sure to answer the following questions:
1.What’s the connection between Chinua Achebe and The Roots? How are they connected to you? In other words, according to Brutus what connects all of us together?
2.What does Brutus claim about the victors of war?
3.Chinua Achebe is quoted as saying “Until the lions produce their own historian, the story of the hunt will glorify only the hunter.” Explain this quote in your own words in connection to the article's main argument.