Third World Literature

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Third World Literature

by

 Dananique, Eske, Gideon, Maudy, Romy, Sophie and Yoran.

What comes to mind when thinking about the 3rd world?

Learning objectives:

 

- The students can understand the concept of the Third World. 

- The students can apply literary devices  related to the Third World.

Statements:

 

1. Third World is still an acceptable term today.
2. The Third World refers to developing countries.

History: 

- Etymology. 

- Definition. 

- Third world or developing?

Do you know any African Literature ?

Do you know any African Literature?

Dinaw Mengestu

(born 30 June 1978)

His literary movements are Realism

and Postmodernism.

Ethiopian-American novelist and writer.

Born in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Graduated from Fenwick High School in Oak Park, Illinois.

The Paper Revolution (2014)

by

Dinaw Mengestu. 

Literary devices:

1. First person narration. 

2. Anaphora. 

What Crimes Against the Country
have you committed today?

How to write about Africa

What comes to mind when thinking about Africa?

Binyavanga Wainaina

Author and gay rights activist. 

Born: 18 January 1971

Nakuru, Kenya.

 

Died 21 May 2019 (aged 48)

Nairobi, Kenya.

 

Nationality Kenyan.

What sort of prejudice did
you recognise while reading
How to Write About Africa?

Literary devices:

Allusion -> Nobel prize, nelson Mandela. 

Satire -> not really, more ironic and meant to mock

Stream of consciousness. 

Tone -> commanding, mocking.

Statements:

1. Third World is still an acceptable term today.
2. The Third World refers to developing countries.

Learning objectives:

- The students can understand the concept of the Third World. 

- The students can apply literary devices related to the Third World.