Griot Storytelling As Inspiration For Personal Reflection & Composition
Creator:
Roberts, Leslie
Date of publication:
November 14, 2022
Abstract Tesim:
In this lesson, students will learn the significance of the West African griot/jeli oral tradition and will be introduced to musical examples from Senegal. After an interview with their own family members, students will reflect on their personal story or histories and will perform an original composition as if they were passing down information to their future descendants.
National symbols unite people in patriotism and teach the world of a nation’s cultural values and beliefs. Students will be able to explore the cultural and historical significance of Senegal's National symbol, the baobab tree while comparing it to United States national symbols with which they may be familiar. Students will learn a poem about the baobab tree and will create rhythmic word chains which will be transferred to classroom instruments for the B, C, D, E etc. sections of a Rondo Form.
Resource type:
Educational Resource
Location:
Senegal, , Senegal
Affiliation Label Tesim:
African Studies Center
Type:
http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/Text
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.17615/pk0p-a214
Keyword:
Symbols, Values, and Senegal
Language Label:
English
ORCID:
Other Affiliation:
Person:
Roberts, Leslie
Rights Statement Label:
In Copyright
Subject:
Values, Signs and symbols, Tree of life, and Senegal
Griots pass down the stories of West African culture through song and storytelling. In these lessons, students will learn about Griots’ traditional storytelling and about the stories of Anansi, the trickster spider from West Africa. Students will perform Readers Theater adaptations of Anansi stories in both whole and small-group settings.
Resource type:
Educational Resource
Location:
Senegal, , Senegal
Affiliation Label Tesim:
African Studies Center and School of Education
Type:
http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/Text
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.17615/ppvh-yq51
Keyword:
West Africa, Griots, Storytelling, and Anansi
Language Label:
English
ORCID:
Other Affiliation:
Person:
Freeman, Kim and Tursi, Diana
Rights Statement Label:
In Copyright
Subject:
Griots, Storytelling, West Africa, and Anansi (Legendary character)
Griots are the gatekeepers of Senegalese culture, continuing the rich oral and historic traditions of the past. This unit will introduce the Griots’ musical instrument, the kora.
Dispelling Stereotypes about Ancient Senegal and Sundiata
Creator:
Freeman, Kim
Date of publication:
February 28, 2023
Abstract Tesim:
Stereotypes alter people’s perception about a race, culture, or a group of people. Senegal is a rich, diverse, and a vibrant country. Awareness and facts dispel the misinformation and the falsehoods about Senegal. In this lesson, students will learn about common stereotypes about Africa and the definition of stereotypes. Students will learn about the origins of Ancient Senegal and the importance of the Sundiata story to Senegalese culture.
In this lesson, students will listen to a West African folktale from Senegal and will collaborate as a whole class to arrange a musical performance to go with the story. Students will be able to lead a discussion on similarities and differences between these stories and stories/fables they already know as well as discuss the potential moral lessons presented in the tale.
Senegalese Children’s Songs, Lullabies & Hand Clapping Games
Creator:
Roberts, Leslie
Date of publication:
November 14, 2022
Abstract Tesim:
Children all around the world sing and play. In this unit of study, you will discuss how different cultures have their own children's songs, lullabies, and singing games. Students will learn to perform a song or game from the West African country of Senegal and make comparisons to songs and games that they already know and grew up with.
Resource type:
Educational Resource
Location:
Senegal, , Senegal
Type:
http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/Text
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.17615/06t3-dy55
Keyword:
Senegal, children's songs, lullabies, clapping games
Language Label:
English
ORCID:
Other Affiliation:
Person:
Roberts, Leslie
Rights Statement Label:
In Copyright
Subject:
Senegal, Children's songs, Lullabies, and Hand-clapping games
Senegalese Protest Music and American Hip Hop Activism
Creator:
Freeman, Kim and Tursi, Diana
Date of publication:
January 30, 2023
Abstract Tesim:
This unit explores the similarities and differences of hip-hop activism in Senegal and the United States. Senegalese and African-Americans have used hip hop to introduce change, to promote human rights, and to protest against socio-political systems limiting full citizenship rights to certain people in their countries.
