Kabul, Afghanistan-the setting of the award-winning novels The Kite Runner and A Thousand Splendid Suns- will be the focus of my individual digital project. I will use Windows Moviemaker to present straightforward, factual information through video, pictures, and dialogue. My project will focus on the complex culture, customs, and history of the controversial geographic location. Due to the fact that I believe students may have little (or maybe inaccurate) knowledge and perceptions of this region, I believe that it would be very useful for giving them a better understanding of the novels’ setting and the elements within.
In thinking further upon the project, I am going to primarily use Splendid Suns, which is set up in a four part structure… because there is so much unfamiliar information, and I was to focus in as much as I can… I think that I will do my project on part one of the book.. I’m not really sure yet…I am making a list of unfamiliar words right now, and am going to incorporate those as specific examples while talking generally about the customs, culture,etc.
