Welcome to Africa!

As part of our virtual literary safari, you will be exploring the countries of
Kenya, Rwanda, Sudan, and South Africa.
At each location, you will be engaging in a variety of learning activities designed to help deepen your understanding of our class texts for each country.
Note: All webpages will open in a new window.

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Kenya

Kenya is located on the equator in East Africa and has oft been called the "cradle of humanity." Find out more about the beautiful land that author, Ngugi wa Thiong'o, calls home.

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Rwanda

Rwanda is a landlocked country in East Africa and home to the famous mountain gorillas of the Virunga Mountains in the north. Learn about the Rwandandese' path to forgiveness from the 1994 genocide.

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Sudan

Sudan was once the largest country in Africa before its division into North and South Sudan in 2011. Learn more about "lost boy" Valentino Achak Deng's harrowing journey of survival as told by Dave Eggers.

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South Africa

South Africa is located on the southern tip of the continent and home to diverse ecosystems and people. Learn how one man, Alan Paton, fought against social injustice through the power of the pen.

Learner Description

This learning activity is designed for
high school English Language Arts students
as part of a post-graduate EdTech program at BSU.