Consider: Why is the “Out of Africa” theory important? What could this find lend to the discussion?
Prehistory Case Study 1: Class Discussion
Original Post: For your post, you need to academically reflect on the following prompt:
Prompt:
Aside from this specific culture and case, there are elements of this case that speak to important elements in the history and humanities as a whole — such as the Out of Africa theory, how locations are discussed historically, and the level of spirituality/cultural development of early peoples.
Choose one of these topics to discuss and use the provided, linked video below for background evidence and information:
Topic One: Out of Africa theory
- Consider: Why is the “Out of Africa” theory important? What could this find lend to the discussion?
- Click here Links to an external site.for video source explaining the “Out of Africa” theory
Topic Two: Historical discussions of locations in Africa
- Consider: Historically, there have been a lot of limitations placed on African history and less study. Most of this study has been restricted to time periods of migrations/origins and colonialism and to locations along the coastlines. How does the video and the site in the article show issues with this and preconceived notions of African culture and history?
- Click here Links to an external site.for video source
Topic Three: Spirituality and Development
- Consider: Why is this case culturally significant to the study of human spirituality? How do these crystals along with the cave paintings discussed in the video below show the separation between spiritual development and religion?
- Click here Links to an external site.for video source
Note: You should be using the case study article Links to an external site.from the introduction question assignment as evidence to support your main points. You should also include the information for an additional academic source on the statue’s background.
Response Posts: Respond to at least one classmate and ask thoughtful questions. Feel free to build common ground and establish community connections (e.g. Nice point, I thought that too, I agree, etc.), but your responses have to go beyond this to earn full credit.
Expectations for Discussions:
- I am expecting a college-level answer with correct grammar, capitalization, and spelling (note that you will lose points if your posts/replies do not meet this requirement).
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- You must complete the discussion posting of an original response and at least one reply no later than Sunday 1/22
- A word count of at least 150 words or more is required in your prompt. And, at least one reply of 50 words or more.
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