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Across this course, I’ve been making an argument: That any serious engagement with identities in South Africa or Africa today requires critical engagement with colonial history - how colonialism worked in the past and how it continues to impact on the manner which people perceive who they and others are now.
To prepare the final writing assignment, you need to:
Grasp this argument and work creatively with it as it pertains to the identities that we’ve examined together this semester.
Consider at length how this argument links to one of your response papers.
Convey your take on this argument directly in writing.
Let’s turn to the assignment instructions directly now. ANTHROPOLOGY Code; 2614
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Final Writing Assignment Instructions:
For your final writing assignment, you are tasked with exploring the relationship between colonial history and identities in South Africa or Africa. You must demonstrate a deep understanding of how colonialism has shaped and continues to influence the identities of individuals and communities in this region.
To begin, reflect on the various identities we have examined throughout the semester, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, class, and nationality. Consider how these identities are intertwined with colonial history and how they have been constructed and perpetuated in a colonial context.
Next, choose one of your response papers from earlier in the semester and analyze how the argument about the impact of colonial history on identities applies to the topic you explored in that paper. Discuss any insights or new perspectives that have emerged for you as a result of this assignment.
In your final writing assignment, make sure to clearly convey your take on the argument that colonial history is foundational to understanding identities in South Africa or Africa today. Support your argument with evidence from course materials, research, and critical analysis.
Your paper should be well-organized, clearly written, and demonstrate a thorough engagement with the course material. Remember to cite your sources properly and adhere to academic writing standards. The length of the assignment may vary depending on your professor's requirements, so be sure to follow the guidelines provided.
Good luck with your final writing assignment, and remember to engage critically and creatively with the complex relationship between colonial history and identities in South Africa or Africa.