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.
Jen D. Said:
on March 7, 2010 at 11:44 AM
I really like this project idea! One challenge I see in focusing your project so that it does not become too large to manage within the scope of this course is the breadth of the cultural exploration. One thing you might do is focus on one specific facet of the culture. What might be most important for students to understand in reading these novels? The idea of focusing on one part of the book is a good one too and might couple with this to illustrate the concept you are focusing on. I look forward to viewing your final project! Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or need any help as you continue to work on it!