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AGENDA
2 minute free association with the word “Africa”
Watch “Wildest Dreams”, Taylor Swift and read this critique
What is this class about?
Why am I’m teaching it?
Intro Powerpoint: Imperialism Propaganda, Berlin Conference and “The White Man’s Burden”
Read and discuss “White Man’s Burden” by Rudyard Kipling
Food for Thought
Do you think a reality tv show could change culture? Behaviors or beliefs? What do you think about using media to spread western values? The podcast assignment for Friday is about a reality tv show a la American idol backed by the UN to combat Islamic extremism in Somalia.
Review This Week's Assignments
By Thursday
“How to Write about Africa” and be ready to discuss:
By Friday
Is Norms Engineering Legit? Seminar Prep due Friday beginning of class!
2 minute free association with the word “Africa”
- images
- events
- people
- places
- adjectives
Watch “Wildest Dreams”, Taylor Swift and read this critique
What is this class about?
- Syllabus (see my "About the Course" tab)
- A note on expectations (printing, preparation for class
- Student voice and choice: Advocate for assignments/research/content that appeals to you!
- Supa' Brief DP Orientation
Why am I’m teaching it?
- Kenya
- Students requested it in 2014
- You all requested it again!
Intro Powerpoint: Imperialism Propaganda, Berlin Conference and “The White Man’s Burden”
Read and discuss “White Man’s Burden” by Rudyard Kipling
Food for Thought
Do you think a reality tv show could change culture? Behaviors or beliefs? What do you think about using media to spread western values? The podcast assignment for Friday is about a reality tv show a la American idol backed by the UN to combat Islamic extremism in Somalia.
Review This Week's Assignments
By Thursday
“How to Write about Africa” and be ready to discuss:
- To what extent does this piece of writing resonate with Taylor Swift's video, your starter today or generally what you have seen/heard about Africa?
- What line best captures the TONE (aka the attitude of the writer toward the subject) of this essay?
By Friday
Is Norms Engineering Legit? Seminar Prep due Friday beginning of class!