wac33 study guide

Exam Structure

• Excerpt Matching Section

  • 10 excerpts from syllabus text.

  • Match each excerpt to its respective author (each author is represented once).

  • Excerpts are not random; they represent main ideas discussed in lectures.

Notes for the Final Exam

• You may bring notes to the exam (max. 3 printed pages).

• Suggestions:

  • Upload study guide to type notes under each question.

  • Print and bring for the exam.

Key Questions to Prepare For

1. Settler Colonialism

   • Define settler colonialism.

   • Characteristics of Canada and The US as settler colonial states.

   • Compare colonial experiences of indigenous peoples in US island territories to North America.

   • Use research from class discussions for examples.

2. Nation Language

   • Describe three characteristics of nation language in your own words (Brathwaite's description of sounds).

   • Discuss how Caribbean Dove Poets convey experiences to challenge British imperialism.

   • Provide examples from specific songs, poems, or documentaries.

3. Cesaire’s Discourse

   • Rephrase Kelly’s perspective on Cesaire's text as poetry and revolt.

   • Provide historical context from Kelly or Cesaire’s own text.

4. Anthropocene Debates

   • Discuss the significance of debates about the golden spike and Anthropocene’s origins.

   • Use Youssef, Verges, and Talbert for examples.

5. Anzaldua's Linguistic Strategy

   • Discuss the linguistic strategies Anzaldua uses to overcome silence.

   • Explain importance of recognizing the border tongue.

   • Reference texts from the anthology "Written English".

6. Cultural Identity and Sustainability

   • Examine the film "Foragers" regarding cultural identity, environmental sustainability, and food politics.

   • Critique modern conservation systems and discuss food sovereignty.

7. Repatriation of Treasures in "Dahomey"

   • Debate perspectives presented in the film regarding the repatriation of treasures to Benin.

   • Note opposing viewpoints and evaluate stylistic choices made by Diop.

8. Family Recipe Assignment Reflections

   • Discuss what surprised you in classmates’ responses to the family recipe assignment.

   • Reflect on learned connections or provoke questions.

Additional Exam Procedures

• Total Points: Each question is worth 5 points.

• Include 5 different points per question; examples count towards points.

• Answers should be in paragraph form, addressing all parts of the question.

• Only three pages of notes can be used, double-sided is okay.

• Bring guides with you to the classroom; laptops not required unless needed for class afterward.

Study Preparation Tips

• Summarize main points and themes of each assigned text to aid recall.

• Focus on creating personal summaries to understand authors' main arguments.

• Prepare to synthesize ideas and examples from multiple texts as needed for questions.

Important Dates

• Lectures and text discussions will continue until the day of the exam.

• Post-exam review session will occur the following Wednesday after the exam.