Modern African Diaspora
Modern African Diaspora
This assignment gives you an opportunity to read and think about the meaning of the African Diaspora, its major themes and methods of study. Here are the instructions.Read Professor Colin Palmer’s essay (at the hyperlink above), “Defining and Studying the Modern African Diaspora” and answer the following questions; 1. What is Colin Palmer’s general thesis or main argument? 2. What is the most convincing part of the essay? Why do you say so? 3. What is the flaw/least convincing aspect of his essay? Why do you say so? 4. In the end, do you agree with what Palmer is saying? Are you convinced? If so, why? If not, why not? Your response to Palmer’s essay should be no longer than 1 typed page. DUE in class on Wednesday Feb 1 Your response should be in essay form.
Defining and Studying the Modern African Diaspora – https://www.historians.org/publications-and-directories/perspectives-on-history/september-1998/defining-and-studying-the-modern-african-diaspora
Defining and Studying the Modern African Diaspora – https://www.historians.org/publications-and-directories/perspectives-on-history/september-1998/defining-and-studying-the-modern-african-diaspora
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The main argument of the author is that in the study of the modern African diaspora, scholars should not use other types of Diasporas like Carribean and Black American since there are very distinct differences (American Historical Association, 1998). For a scholar to be able to understand Modern Africa diaspora elements like culture and language, it is critical to go back to the African roots and understand the situation first-hand…….
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