African Cultural Research & Writing Idea
Visit the Baobab Center on University Avenue. Peruse. Become inspired.
• Choose a country in Africa.
• Research the culture of this country. Take notes (no need to print everything out. Be selective (also our last ink cartridge is dying)!)
• Remember: Culture can include: food, fashion, quality of living, economics, historical events, government, philosophy/religion, traditions, entertainment, music, literature, dance, art, roles of men, women, and children, education, sexual orientation, ethics, minority classes, etc.
• Look for areas of conflict (as conflict is often what stories, plays, and poems focus on.)
• Create a specific setting, character(s), and quickie plot (do a quick plot synopsis for yourself so that your first draft has a definite direction!). These elements will be due at the end of class today. The quickie plot should be no longer than a paragraph or so and should identify the specific setting and main characters.
Remember: Getting info on the internet can be tricky.
• For up to date statistical information about a certain country, try looking at the CIA website Factbook. (www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook)
• Use the search engine Altavista.com for African newspapers and journals.
• Use google.com IMAGES for pictorial inspiration.
• Choose a country in Africa.
• Research the culture of this country. Take notes (no need to print everything out. Be selective (also our last ink cartridge is dying)!)
• Remember: Culture can include: food, fashion, quality of living, economics, historical events, government, philosophy/religion, traditions, entertainment, music, literature, dance, art, roles of men, women, and children, education, sexual orientation, ethics, minority classes, etc.
• Look for areas of conflict (as conflict is often what stories, plays, and poems focus on.)
• Create a specific setting, character(s), and quickie plot (do a quick plot synopsis for yourself so that your first draft has a definite direction!). These elements will be due at the end of class today. The quickie plot should be no longer than a paragraph or so and should identify the specific setting and main characters.
Remember: Getting info on the internet can be tricky.
• For up to date statistical information about a certain country, try looking at the CIA website Factbook. (www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook)
• Use the search engine Altavista.com for African newspapers and journals.
• Use google.com IMAGES for pictorial inspiration.
Comments