Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Can you wax poetic on K'naan??


Either: compose a short rap about what you heard today,
OR quote a line from one of the songs we were exposed to today and analyze it, break it down, reflect upon it.

Thursday, December 3, 2009



Reflect on the film. . .what new thoughts has it brought up for you?

What was the message of this film?

Is this film still relevant today? If so, how/why? If not, how/why not?

Wednesday, December 2, 2009

When We Were Kings


What is the filmmaker trying to accomplish with the montage interspersing African-American artists and local African dancers and children, Mobutu Sese-Soko and maggots, and some rather explicit sexuality?
What is the role of music throughout the film, both for Africans and African-Americans?
What do you think is the political message the filmmakers are trying to make? In other words, what is their main argument throughout this film?

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Please Vote For Me

What in this film reminds you of American-style democracy?

What observations did you make regarding Chinese culture, or Wuhan culture, especially in terms of school and family?

How do you feel about this film generally? What did it do well, what resonated with you, etc?

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Asia 1


What's the most interesting thing you learned from our time hanging out with the Singaporeans?

Africa 1


What's going on in Africa this week, and what do you think about it??