Humanities 211
Culture(s) & Literature of Africa
(Oral Arts &  Film)
Prof. Cora Agatucci


6 October 1998: Learning Resources
 http://scout.wisc.edu/Reports/SocSci/1998/ss-981006.html

 HUM 211 Open Campus Course Information - Winter 2002
HUM 211 Syllabus Course Plan Assignments Online Course Pack TV Meetings
 

African "Literary" Map African Films African Contexts: Film Afrique, Je Te Plumerai 
Printing Announcement Student Writing  Site Map

Winter 2002 Assignments Table of Contents
Discussion #1 Directions & Topics| Discussion #1 Forum
Discussion #2 Directions & Topics| Discussion #2 Forum 
Discussion #3 Literary Journal Directions & Topics| Discussion #3 Forum |
 Midterm Discussion Paper Directions & Topics | Student Midterms | Discussion #4 Forum
 Discussion #5 Directions & Topics | Discussion #5 Forum
 HUM 211 FINAL (2 Parts): Annotated Bibliography | Survey
 Hum 211 Final Discussion ForumPrinting Announcement 

Winter 2002 TV Meetings Table of Contents
Week #1: Tues., Jan. 8; & Thurs., Jan. 10
Week #2: Tues., Jan. 15 
[Note: Thurs., Jan. 17: meet in Hitchcock Auditorium to view Keita ]
[Note: Tues., Jan. 22: No Televised Class meeting while students are working on Discussion #1 ]
Week #3: Thurs., Jan. 24
[Note: Tues., Jan. 29: meet in Hitchcock Auditorium to view I is a long memoried woman ]
Week #4: Thurs., Jan 31
Week #5: Tues., Feb. 5; & Thurs., Feb. 7
Week #6: Tues., Feb. 12; & Thurs., Feb. 14
Week #8: Tues., Feb. 26; & Thurs., Feb. 28
Week #9:  Tues., March 5; & Thurs., March 7
Week #10:  Tues., March 12; & Thurs., March 14

 

HUM 211 COURSE PLAN Open Campus ~ Winter 2002
 *HUM 211 Course Plan is tentative & subject to change with advance notice*
Webtip:  This and other HUM 211 webpages are being updated regularly; so
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Required Attendance: Televised Class Meetings (Tues-Thurs, 11:00-12:15) &
required on-site African Film Viewings (Boyle 156, Bend Campus) are indicated below. 
Links to online Assignment directions will be activated on this Course Plan webpage.

Wk #1 Assignments Due: Televised Meetings:
Tues.
1/8
bullet Read HUM 211 Online Course Information, Syllabus, Course Plan
bullet Read Announcement on PRINTING Hum 211 Online materials in COCC Computer Labs

Introduction to HUM 211 Open Campus (Online Syllabus, Course Plan, Online Course Pack) & Discuss how this course will work 
Images of Africa & Cross-Cultural Study
Assign E-Mail Dialogue
Thurs.
1/10
bullet E-Mail Dialogue (email to Cora:
cagatucci@cocc.edu)
bullet REVIEW/EXPLORE (online) African Timelines Table of Contents,
African Timelines Part I: Ancient Africa; and African Timelines Part II: African Empires
Discuss Student Questions about the Course
 Images of Africa & Cross-Cultural Study: Some Considerations
Introduction to Traditional African Oral Arts (Orature): In Praise of the Word & African Praise Songs

Hum 211 website online resources:
 Online Course Pack:
http://www.cocc.edu/cagatucci/classes/hum211/coursepack/index.htm
Recommended: Read Images of Africa & Cross-Cultural Study
Notes on TV Meetings are available online:
http://www.cocc.edu/cagatucci/classes/hum211/TVmeetings/index.htm
African Timelines - Table of Contents:
http://www.cocc.edu/cagatucci/classes/hum211/timelines/htimelinetoc.htm

 

Wk #2 Assignments Due: Televised Meetings:
Tues.
1/15
bullet Read Online Course Pack:
In Praise of the Word &
African Praise Songs
bullet Begin reading Course Pack
on Keita: Heritage of the Griot

See Oral Epics: An Introduction: [from in-class presentation]

Discuss E-Mail Dialogues
African Praise Songs
African Oral Epics: An Introduction: Praise Singers & Griots, Introduction to Keita: The Heritage of the Griot
Assign Discussion #1 Reports & Responses 
Begin viewing Keita (first 15 min.)
Thurs.
1/17
bullet REQUIRED ON-SITE FILM VIEWING 
NOTE Location CHANGE to HITCHCOCK AUDITORIUM - 
2nd flr. of PIONEER Bldg., above COCC Bookstore, Bend Campus
bullet NOTE WELL:  This class meeting cannot be televised due to film copyright restrictions

View Keita: The Heritage of the Griot (Burkina Faso, 1994)  
NOTE: Keita will be placed on COCC Library Reserve for in-library (re)viewing after it is shown in class on Thurs., 1/17.
By Thurs
1/17

Cora will announce (or confirm) Discussion #1 Topic assignments (by Email, webpage &/or in-class announcements)

bullet

Electronic Announcements:
http://www.cocc.edu/cagatucci/classes/hum211/announcements.htm

bullet

Discussion #1 (Weeks #2 & #3) Directions & Topics for Reports & Responses:
http://www.cocc.edu/cagatucci/classes/hum211/assignments/Discussion1.htm

bullet

Cite Your Sources & Avoid Plagiarism:
http://www.cocc.edu/cagatucci/classes/hum211/assignments/cite.htm

bullet

Discussion #1 Forum - Post Your Discussion #1 Reports and Responses
http://www.cocc.edu/cagatucci/discussions/disc1_frm.htm

By Sun.
1/20:
bullet DUE: Discussion #1 Reports (posted to Hum 211 Discussion Forum):
Directions: Discussion #1 Forum
bullet READ (online) all Discussion #1 Reports: Discussion #1 Forum
bullet NEW:  Announcements (duplicating group Email announcements sent during Weeks #2 & #3):
 http://www.cocc.edu/cagatucci/classes/hum211/announcements.htm 

Fri., 1/18: Tuition Deadline & End of 100% Refund Period

 

Wk #3 Assignments Due: Televised Meetings:

MON, 1/21: MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY - NO CLASSES
Tues., 1/22:  Begin Late Registration Fee of $30
Tues.
1/22
bullet DUE: Discussion #1 Responses ( posted to Hum 211 Discussion #1 forum)
bullet Read (online) all Discussion #1 Responses: Discussion #1 Forum
Thurs.
1/24
bullet REVIEW/EXPLORE (online) African Timelines, Part III: African Slave Trade & European Imperialism
bullet Begin reading Course Pack on 
The Holocaust & the African Diaspora - including:
bullet I Is a Long Memoried Woman Introduction & Film Notes

Discuss Keita & Discussion #1 Forum postings
Introduction to the African Holocaust & the Diaspora
Assign Discussion #2 Reports & Responses
Cora will have the following webpages ready on or before Sun., Jan. 27:
bullet

Discussion #2 Topic Choices & Directions for Reports & Responses http://www.cocc.edu/cagatucci/classes/hum211/assignments/Discussion2.htm 

bullet

Discussion #2 Forum - Post Your Discussion #2 Reports & Responses / Replies
  http://www.cocc.edu/cagatucci/discussions/disc2_frm.htm 

 

Wk #4 Assignments Due: Televised Meetings:
Tues.
1/29
bullet REQUIRED ON-SITE FILM VIEWING
NOTE Location CHANGE to HITCHCOCK AUDITORIUM - 
2nd flr. of PIONEER Bldg., above COCC Bookstore, Bend Campus
bullet NOTE WELL:  This class meeting cannot be televised due to film copyright restrictions

View I Is a Long Memoried Woman (UK, 1990) 

bullet Read I Is a Long Memoried Woman Introduction & Film Notes:
http://www.cocc.edu/cagatucci/classes/hum211/coursepack/womanintro.htm
http://www.cocc.edu/cagatucci/classes/hum211/coursepack/womanTOC.htm

1. "The Beginning" | 2. "The Vicissitudes | 3. "The Sorcery" | 
4. "The Bloodling" | 5.  "The Return"

Thurs.
1/31
bullet REVIEW/EXPLORE (online): African Timelines, Part IV: Anti-Colonialism & Reconstruction and African Timelines Part V: Post- Independence Africa & Contemporary Trends

See Today's In-Class Presentation Notes

[ See Presentation Notes:]
WEEK #4 Review;
Preview (Wks #5-6) Things Fall Apart; and...
Discuss I Is a Long-Memoried Woman

*Fri.
2/1
bullet DUE:  Discussion #2 Reports webposted to Hum 211 Discussion #2 Forum
*Revised Deadline as announced in TV class, Thurs., 1/31/02
By Sun.
2/3
bullet READ (Online) all web posted Discussion #2 Reports, and
bullet DUE:  Post your Discussion #2 Response or Replies to 2 or 3 Reports on 
Hum 211 Discussion #2 Forum:
http://www.cocc.edu/cagatucci/discussions/disc2_frm.htm 

 

Wk #5 Assignments Due: Televised Meetings:
Tues.
2/5
bullet Read (online) all Discussion #2 Responses (or Replies)
bullet READ introductory essays in Things Fall Apart (pp. vii-xvii): "Chinua Achebe: A Biographical Note" & "Chinua Achebe & the Invention of African Literature"
bullet Begin Reading Things Fall Apart, Part I (pp. 3-88)

Discuss posted Discussion #2 Reports & Responses

Introduction to African Literature, Chinua Achebe &  Things Fall Apart (Part I)
Thurs.
2/7
bullet READ in Things Fall Apart  pp. xix-xlix & li-lv: "Igbo Culture & History,"  "Principal Characters" & "Glossary" 
bullet Finish Reading Things Fall Apart, Part I (pp. 3-88)
bullet Review Things Fall Apart Study Guide
 (NOTE: you do not have to answer all the Reading & Study questions! Use them as aids & note those of most interest to you.)

Discuss Things Fall Apart, Part I (cont.) & Study Guide

Assign Discussion #3 Literary Journal  (Things Fall Apart)

ONLINE HUM 211 RESOURCES - See also Online Course Pack
African Authors: Chinua Achebe (Table of Contents):
http://www.cocc.edu/cagatucci/classes/hum211/achebe.htm
Things Fall Apart Study Guide:
http://www.cocc.edu/cagatucci/classes/hum211/achebTFA.htm 
Chinua Achebe In His Own Words:
 http://www.cocc.edu/cagatucci/classes/hum211/achebe2.htm 
African Storytelling:
 http://www.cocc.edu/cagatucci/classes/hum211/afrstory.htm 

 

Wk #6 Assignments Due: Televised Meetings:
Tues.
2/12
bullet Finish READING Things Fall Apart, Parts II & III (pp. 91-148)

Discuss Things Fall Apart, Parts II & III
Preview MIDTERM Discussion Paper (Critical Interpretation of major course text)
Show clip from Moyers' PBS Interview with Chinua Achebe (1988/1989)
Thurs.
2/14
bullet DUE: Discussion #3 Literary Journal (post to Hum 211 Discussion #3 Forum by midnight)
bullet Read (online) Directions for Discussion Paper #1 & bring questions

Finish Discussion of Things Fall Apart
Discuss Midterm Discussion Paper & Options for Electronic Submission
Fri., 
2/15
bullet Read (online) all posted Discussion #3 Forum Literary Journal reports 
[Note: Responses/Replies not required this time.]

REVISED WEEKS #7 - FINALS: including
REVISED DEADLINES FOR MIDTERM DISCUSSION PAPER
& DISCUSSION #4 WORKSHOP GROUP RESPONSE

Wk #7 Assignments Due (NOTE: NO TELEVISED CLASS this week)

MON, 2/18: PRESIDENTS' DAY - NO CLASSES - COLLEGE CLOSED
MONDAY CLASSES MEET ON TUES., 2/19; and
REGULAR TUESDAY CLASSES ARE CANCELED.
Thurs.
2/21
bullet NO REQUIRED ON-SITE FILM VIEWING of Afrique, Je Te Plumerai - has been canceled!!  
bullet NO TV MEETING THIS WEEK WHILE YOU ARE WORKING ON THE MIDTERM DISCUSSION PAPER
bullet QUESTIONS OR PROBLEMS?  PLEASE CONTACT CORA BY E-MAIL:  cagatucci@cocc.edu

Fri., 2/22:  Last day to drop classes with no grade on transcript,
Last day to change grading status and to add classes.
Note: Students may drop classes by calling (541) 383-7250

 

Wk #8 Assignments Due: Televised Meetings:
Tues.
2/26
bullet Prepare Preliminary Draft of Midterm Discussion Paper & bring your questions re: the Midterm assignment
Discuss Midterm Discussion Paper questions & drafts
More Issues in African Literature, & Women Writers & Griottes
Profile: Oumou Sangare & song "Saa Magni"
Wed.
2/27
before
midnight		 DUE:  MIDTERM DISCUSSION PAPER (Critical Interpretation of major course text) - Electronic Submission Required - Email to Cora:
cagatucci@cocc.edu
NOTE:  You will have the option to revise the Midterm if you submit it on time!
Cora will webpost all MIDTERM DISCUSSION PAPERS submitted on time (i.e. on Wed., 2/27) to new HUM 211 webpage: Student Midterms Table of Contents & Discussion #4 Response Directions
Thurs.
2/28
bullet Begin Reading Nervous Conditions, Chs. 1-5 (pp. 1-102)
bullet Resources: Online Course Pack: African Authors: Tsitsi Dangarembga, including Nervous Conditions Study Guide & Dangarembga Interview

Assign Discussion #4 Response 
Introduction to Tsitsi Dangarembga & Nervous Conditions
By Sat.
or Sun.
3/2 & 3
bullet Read & respond to 4 online Student Midterm Discussion Papers for Discussion #4:  See Student Midterms Table of Contents & 
Discussion #4 Response Directions
bullet Post your Response/s to Discussion #4 Forum:
 http://www.cocc.edu/cagatucci/discussions/disc4_frm.htm 

 

Wk #9 Assignments Due: Televised Meetings:
Tues.
3/5
bullet Read Discussion #4 Forum postings from your Workshop Group
bullet Finish Reading Nervous Conditions, Chs. 6-10 (pp. 103-204)
Discuss Midterm Discussion Papers, Discussion #4 Forum Responses, & Optional Revision Discuss Nervous Conditions 
Assign Discussion #5 Report: (Nervous Conditions & Comparative Analysis)
Beginning
Wed.
3/6		 Cora will email individual grade reports on your Midterm Discussion Paper & update your Webgrade Reports online
Thurs.
3/7
bullet Read in African Short Stories: 
--Nadine Gordimer’s "The Bridgegroom" (pp. 115-123)

Finish discussion of  Nervous Conditions  
Introduction to South African Resistance Arts & Literature 
Discuss selected African Short Stories: Gordimer
By Sat.
3/9
bullet DUE: Post Discussion #5 Report (on Nervous Conditions & Comparative Analysis )
Sun.,
3/10; &
Mon.,
3/11
bullet Read Discussion #5 Reports on Hum 211 Discussion #5 Forum
bullet Post your Response/Replies to Discussion #5 Forum
http://www.cocc.edu/cagatucci/discussions/disc5_frm.htm 

 

Wk #10 Assignments Due: Televised Meetings:
Tues.
3/12
bullet Read in African Short Stories: 
--Ezekiel [Es’kia] Mphahlele’s "The Coffee-Cart Girl" (pp. 137-144)
--Bessie Head, "Snapshots from a Wedding" (pp. 145-149)
and 
 --One more short story of your choice

IN-CLASS COURSE EVALUATIONS (first 15-20 min. of televised class meeting)
Discuss Discussion #5 Reports (on Nervous Conditions & Comparative Analyses) & Responses 
Discuss selected African Short Stories: Mphahlele, Head & your other choice

Preview Directions for Take-Home Final: (Part 1. Annotated Bibliography;
Part 2. Self-Evaluation Survey & Course Reflections)
Wed., 3/13:  Last Day to Withdraw & receive "W" Grade
Note Well:  Instructor's Signature Required
Thurs.
3/14
bullet Read (online) Directions for Final & Bring your Questions

 

Discuss Final Directions & your questions:
Part 1.  Annotated Bibliography (to be posted to Final Discussion Forum)
Part 2.  Self-Evaluation & Course Reflections (to be emailed individually to Cora - cagatucci@cocc.edu )
Hum Final Directions (2 Parts):
http://www.cocc.edu/cagatucci/classes/hum211/assignments/Final.htm
Hum 211 Final Discussion Forum:
http://www.cocc.edu/cagatucci/discussions/discfinal_frm.htm

I repaired the broken links on this webpage (I think),
but let me know if you find another one!  Thanks ~ Cora (3/14/02)

FINALS WEEK (March 18-22, 2002) & Final Grade Reports
HUM 211 Scheduled
FINAL Exam:		 Assignments Due:
(NO Televised class meeting during Finals Week)
Tues., March 19: 
bullet Electronic Office Hours: 10:15-12:15 (Cora will be online to answer your questions via email, or call office phone/voicemail: 383-7522)
Wed., March 20, by Midnight
bullet DUE:   FINAL Part I:  Annotated Bibliography - 
Post to Final Discussion Forum
Fri., March 22, by 12 Noon
bullet DUE:  FINAL Part 2: Survey: Self-Evaluation & Course Reflections 
 Email individually to Cora: cagatucci@cocc.edu
bullet Optional Revision of Midterm Discussion Paper
By Tues., March 26: Final Grade Reports will be emailed to individual Hum 211 students

"The sound of the drums / Still has its power . . ."
--Angelique Kidjo, liner notes from CD Fifa (1996, Island Records Ltd.)
" Ka  nyama  bo ! "

 HUM 211 Open Campus Course Information - Winter 2002
HUM 211 Home Page Syllabus Course Plan Assignments Online Course Pack TV Meetings
 African Storytelling Chinua Achebe, Things Fall Apart Tsitsi Dangarembga, Nervous Conditions
 African Links: African Studies & History | Arts & Cultures | Diaspora | Music | Orature & Literature | Women
African Timelines: History, Orature, Literature, & Film
 African "Literary" Map African Films African Contexts: Film Afrique, Je Te Plumerai 
 Printing Announcement Student Writing  Site Map

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