Sunjata: Discussion Activity
Think about Sunjata: A West African Epic of the Mande People, as wells as the historical and literary concepts discussed in this lesson. Think about the cultural aspects presented in Sunjata and consider the literary genres incorporated in this epic. Below are several questions to guide you in a discussion about this literary work. Post your responses to each in the “Sunjata†Discussions area and respond to at least two of your classmates’ postings.
Discussion Questions
Post what you find surprising in Sunjata: A West African Epic of the Mande People and explain why you think it is.
Identify and describe a parallel in another culture (including our own) and explain the parallel.
Respond to the postings of at least two others, adding explanations or examples to support your agreement or disagreement with the posters’ comments.