This is a much more formal writing assignment than the discussion posts. Please organize it accordingly, present a strong thesis, strong topic sentences, and ample evidence to support your arguments. The paper should be 600-900 words. Although you may want to write much more, please keep it to the maximum. It may take some revising and editing, but you will end up with a stronger paper in the end.
DO NOT BE TEMPTED TO SUBMIT WORK THAT IS NOT ENTIRELY YOUR OWN. WHETHER IT’S ANOTHER PERSON’S WORK OR WRITTEN BY AI, IT IS PLAGIARISM. IF THERE IS ANY EVIDENCE OF YOU DOING SO, YOU WILL RECEIVE A ZERO AND YOU WILL FAIL THE COURSE.
ADVICE: It would make sense to have 3-4 body paragraphs, in addition to an introductionand conclusion. Maybe a paragraph on overall European goals and then three more addressing each of the colonial structures(econ., political, socio-cultural) and their impact on African societies. Just a suggestion. There are other ways to organize this as well, as long as you discuss goals, structures, and impact in each of the three areas. Either way, you must build a strong topic sentence that sums up your argument for each paragraph and then add the evidence and examples (voices!) to supportthat argument. Always think about how each of those paragraphs support your larger thesis (from the introduction). What is the thread that will allow you to tie it all together? You can’t do it all. Identify the most prominent colonial structures (Boahen will help with that) and then tie them directly into a few examples of their impact on Africans. Utilize your primary sources to bring your stories to life and give them more weight. Avoid long quotes; paraphrase where possible.
ESSAY PROMPT
Utilizing the relevant primary documents and secondary information from the films and other readings in Mods 4.1, 4.2, and 4.3, discuss and analyze 1) the economic, political, and social structures of colonialism, 2) how they met European goals, and 3) the impact of those colonial structures on African societies. Be sure to include the primary sources and video from Mod. 4.3 above, especially the role that culture and education played in the colonial mission.
To support your arguments, also be sure to provide specific evidence and examples from all sources and particularly from the primary documents, including those mentioned within the Boahen and Gilbert & Reynolds texts where relevant.
Category: African Studies
In your initial post, consider the major racial and ethnic policies discussed in
In your initial post, consider the major racial and ethnic policies discussed in the course textbook: reparations, affirmative action or immigrant rights.
Choose one and describe why there might be major misconceptions or misperceptions about it.
How might you go about persuading someone in their merit and need for social attention?
Initial posts should be at least 300-350 words in length.
In your initial post, consider the major racial and ethnic policies discussed in
In your initial post, consider the major racial and ethnic policies discussed in the course textbook: reparations, affirmative action or immigrant rights.
Choose one and describe why there might be major misconceptions or misperceptions about it.
How might you go about persuading someone in their merit and need for social attention?
Initial posts should be at least 300-350 words in length.
In your initial post, discuss some of the legacies of racism and inequality that
In your initial post, discuss some of the legacies of racism and inequality that are destructive to families.
How have historical legacies of racism and inequality affected families?
In other words, how have issues or racism or inequality been passed down from generation to generation?
Think about ancestral struggles and challenges. How are some of the social problems experienced within family units today a reflection of past inequities?
Initial posts should be at least 300-350 words in length.