APELC Class Notes
Objectives: APELCers 1) processed a novel, and 2) researched their worldviews.
APELCers, we finished Things Fall Apart today. As I’ve explained, our examination of the text was a convenient entry into the research you’ll be completing this semester. We saw aspects of the Ibo worldview depicted frankly and we witnessed internal strife among its subjects and external clashes with those who hold a very different worldview.
Before we left for the liberry I distributed copies of The Autobiography of Malcolm X. I’m short copies for us all, but I’m in the process of acquiring additional copies. Until thy come in, I’ve asked those of you who can to share with a friend. We’ll begin discussing the life of this most remarkable man next Tuesday so be prepared.
Finally, here’s a fantastic resource for those interested in existential questions―actually, all of you should all be interested in these as they touch on your worldviews and research in some way―that “explores fundamental issues of universe, brain/mind, religion, meaning and purpose through intimate, candid conversations with leading scientists, philosophers, scholars, theologians and creative thinkers of all kind”: Closer to Truth. You might look to these interviews for the media requirements of your research. They are utterly fascinating.