The Niger River in Mali; photo credit JiPs☆STiCk
Instructions:
Read Amadou Hampaté Bâ, The Fortunes of Wangrin (in its entirety).
Answer the following question in a one-page paper:
Citing specific evidence from Bâ's The Fortunes of Wangrin (not from the course textbook), how did the presence of the French affect society in Mali?
Your paper must follow the following format:
- must have brief introduction and conclusion paragraphs (each not to exceed three lines); the introduction must directly respond to the assignment question and identify your analysis/thesis points.
- font size 10 or 12 only
- one-inch margins
- double-spaced
- page number citations for your quoted evidence
- name, and only your name, at the top left of the paper
- not to exceed one (1) page
- You may consider submitting a draft of your assignment to your instructor for feedback before submitting the assignment for the grade. At times, you may be asked to rewrite your essay. This is done for your own benefit and will result in an improved grade.
Before proceeding, you might wish to review the short notes on Bâ and review the study questions on The Fortunes of Wangrin.
Please take a moment to review Charlie's History Writing Center for specific information on the writing requirements for the assignments in the course.
In HIS 102, check with your instructor.
In HIS 112, your assignment should be submitted as the imperialism paper on Canvas. The Bâ Paper is worth a maximum of 100 points.
