Minutes from 9/11/06
Hi All,
Here is an attempt to briefly outline the initial pathway Dr. Harris
shared with us on Monday... (scroll down) feel free to add on if you
wish.
It is my understanding that this week we are going to start asking the
young men of B Unit about their perceptions of Africa. We are also
going to bring in some "props" to debunk a few myths... Tony was
considering showing a clip of Tarzan (Saturday). Akua talked about an
article she has she might want to share (Friday).
Any other ideas?
Kalisa = Friday point person (kmm93@cornell.edu)
Tony = Saturday point person (tam34@cornell.edu)
ALSO.... if you have NOT received orientation at Mac, please plan to
stay for a few minutes after Monday's meeting so we can go over the
days/times available. Everyone MUST go through orientation at the
facility in order to volunteer at Mac. If you have already completed
orientation, this DOES NOT apply to you. I will have copies of the
paperwork you will need to complete.
leslie
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the rough outline......
I. Ancient African History
Nile Valley
Egypt - Nubia connections + cross-influence
Egypt traditionally taught as a part of European civilization
West Africa - Ghana, Mali (Mansa Musa), Songhai
Southern Africa
Catalan Atlas (published in Europe in 1235)
II. Africa/African civilization pre/post European contact
Africa source of Europe's gold
early Christian churches in Ethiopia
spread of African civilization in to Spain + Portugal
III. "Age of Enlightenment" in Europe vis-a-vis emergence of racial
classifications
justification for trade in African captives
IV. Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade
attempts to enslave indigenous populations
attempts to use indentured servants
change in laws to reflect social status maternally, instead of
paternally
impact of slavery throughout the African Diaspora
Here is an attempt to briefly outline the initial pathway Dr. Harris
shared with us on Monday... (scroll down) feel free to add on if you
wish.
It is my understanding that this week we are going to start asking the
young men of B Unit about their perceptions of Africa. We are also
going to bring in some "props" to debunk a few myths... Tony was
considering showing a clip of Tarzan (Saturday). Akua talked about an
article she has she might want to share (Friday).
Any other ideas?
Kalisa = Friday point person (kmm93@cornell.edu)
Tony = Saturday point person (tam34@cornell.edu)
ALSO.... if you have NOT received orientation at Mac, please plan to
stay for a few minutes after Monday's meeting so we can go over the
days/times available. Everyone MUST go through orientation at the
facility in order to volunteer at Mac. If you have already completed
orientation, this DOES NOT apply to you. I will have copies of the
paperwork you will need to complete.
leslie
----------------------
the rough outline......
I. Ancient African History
Nile Valley
Egypt - Nubia connections + cross-influence
Egypt traditionally taught as a part of European civilization
West Africa - Ghana, Mali (Mansa Musa), Songhai
Southern Africa
Catalan Atlas (published in Europe in 1235)
II. Africa/African civilization pre/post European contact
Africa source of Europe's gold
early Christian churches in Ethiopia
spread of African civilization in to Spain + Portugal
III. "Age of Enlightenment" in Europe vis-a-vis emergence of racial
classifications
justification for trade in African captives
IV. Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade
attempts to enslave indigenous populations
attempts to use indentured servants
change in laws to reflect social status maternally, instead of
paternally
impact of slavery throughout the African Diaspora
