Assignment for ANSO/AFST 426 – Lest we Forget: Memory and Identity in the African Diaspora of New Orleans

The objective of the project is to develop an original interpretation of the relationship of memory to some aspects of African diasporic history and culture in New Orleans. Students can choose their projects, but projects must be designed with the assistance and approval of the professor. The research paper should be no less than 20 pages in length. I suggest you use this assignment to start thinking about the project you will be working on during the December experiential experience in New Orleans. I suggest reviewing the websites of our New Orleans community partners as a source of inspiration for ideas and topics for your papers.

Your paper will be evaluated on the following criteria:

• Understanding of the concept, idea, or issue that you have chosen to investigate; and
• Ability to draw upon, analyze and use the knowledge gained from the research in making an argument;
• Clarity of writing (punctuation, grammar, sentence construction, spelling);
• Formatting and style (use of standard in-text citation and referencing system).