Week 7 Syllabus: December 4-8
HOW ARE THINGS IN UMOFIA FALLING APART? And what is the connection between W.B. Yeats’ poem “The Second Coming” and Okonkwo? This week we will analyze the poem, study in more detail British imperialism in Africa, and read about Okonkowo’s world “falling apart” as white, European, Christian missionaries’ influence grows among the Ibo people.
MONDAY, December 5
Overview of finals.
Watching part three of the documentary on Nigeria.
Reading chapters 17 and part of 18 in class today.
HW: Finish reading chapter 18 for homework tonight. Remember to annotate for how Achebe portrays the Christian missionaries and the changing perception that Okonkwo has of his son, Nwoye.
WEDNESDAY, December 6
Passing back last papers and reviewing missing assignments.
Small group review of study guide questions, up through chapter 18.
HW: Read chapter 19 and 20 for class tomorrow.
THURSDAY, December 7
Lecture on writing multiple-paragraph written responses, how to organize and structure these while cutting out redundant language.
Writing two paragraphs about your chosen short story in preparation for the final.
Returning to TFA, reviewing chapters 20.
HW: Writing your first draft of the short story essay (two paragraphs only!)
Read chapters 21 and 22 for class on Monday.