Week 5 Syllabus: November 20
HOW IS THE UMOFIAN SOCIETY STRUCTURED? In which institutions do you see the Ibo people celebrating their culture—in song? In religion? In dance? Where do you see them educating their children—via storytelling? By parents? And elders? How does Umofia establish law and serve justice? What role do the Umofian elders and titled people play in their society? And how does the arrival of British missionaries/colonists impact these institutions of Umofia?
MONDAY, November 20
Part one of class, students will be completing another google sheet that collects and analyzes quotes relating to the social institutions of Umofia as described in TFA. Make sure you select quotes that demonstrate the strengths or positive aspects of these institutions.
In part two, we will a) watch two clips from a documentary about the beginnings of and the establishment of Thanksgiving as an American, national holiday. We will read Lincoln’s proclimation as well as Sarah Hale’s editorial about the holiday.
HW: If you are behind in your reading in TFA, catch up.
Write a poem, at least 20 lines, about “giving thanks.” The topic itself can be about anything you are thankful for, but do use some poetic devices (rhyme, rhythm, structure—not ALL devices, of course, just some). Typed. Due one week from today.