Waiting for the Barbarians Lesson Plan

Neocolonialism Discussion

Kind of Activity:

Group Discussion

Objective:

In this activity, students will learn about neocolonialism and apply their understanding to a present-day example in South Africa.

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.11-12.1

Structure:

Part 1: 10 minutes

First, students should watch the video, What is Neocolonialism? individually or in groups of 3-4. While they watch, students should take notes on the questions below. They may pause the video at various points to have enough time to process the information and write down the key points.

1. What is the broader definition of "neocolonialism" that the video provides?

A. "Places where the power...