Tues/ Wed, January 5/6: Day 1: Born a Crime background information

In class: we are reading Trevor Noah's autobiography, Born a Crime.

Much of the book will require outside reading. If you are absent, make sure you keep up to date with the reading. There will be a link each day. There will also be an audio link. Class time will be spent responding to the Trevor Noah's experiences.

 The man himself: Trevor Noah    5:41

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FOR WEDNESDAY, ASYNC MATERIAL: 

Read page 6 The Immorality Act and be prepared on Thursday to write a sentence at the beginning of class that explains this law.

Born a Crime...read page 6, immorality act. 

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In class: we are reading Trevor Noah's autobiography, Born a Crime.

Much of the book will require outside reading. If you are absent, make sure you keep up to date with the reading. There will be a link each day. There will also be an audio link. Class time will be spent responding to the Trevor Noah's experiences.

In class: a short video from The Daily Show. (5:20)

Trevor Noah, the man himself

   

To have a better understanding of the book, it is important to have understanding of South Africa's system of apartheid and its historical legacy. Most importantly, is to understand Nelson Mandela's importance in South Africa, particularly his role in ending apartheid and how race and racism functioned in South Africa. This will help you understand how people were placed in racial categories and treated based upon this category. This, of course, had a devastating effect on people. 

We will be exploring some challenging topics through pictures and prompts from the media as a constructive point for critical thinking.  The expectation is that what we write and say will always be respectful. 

How does apartheid work

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