In the 19th and 20th centuries, England engaged in a massive, worldwide imperial project. One of the continents they colonized was Africa. You’ve already learned about the definitions/concepts of imperialism and colonialism as they pertain to India. For this research project, you will look into the British colonization of Africa and think about how the literature below reflects and critiques colonial ideas.
Requirements:
Due 5/10/23. This will not be accepted late.
Due 5/10/23. This will not be accepted late.
Automatic Grades:
Academic dishonesty: 0
Too short: Less than 800 words = 50
Major Citation Error: No Works Cited page = 65
| Category | Point Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| MLA Formatting | 10 | • Heading, header, title • Indented paragraphs, double-spaced, no extra spaces • 12-point Times New Roman • In-text citations • Works Cited page |
| Paragraph 1 | 20 | • Provides a report about Imperialism in Africa • Defines the terms • Cites sources appropriately • At least 200 words |
| Paragraph 2 | 20 | • Provides a report about Chinua Achebe and the short stories • Cites sources appropriately • At least 200 words |
| Paragraph 3 | 25 | • Compares/contrasts the short stories • Cites Achebe’s text appropriately • At least three sentences of commentary per one sentence of quotation • Thoughtful • Reflective |
| Paragraph 4 | 25 | • Compares/contrasts the two short stories • Cites the poem appropriately • At least three sentences of commentary per one sentence of quotation • Thoughtful • Reflective |
