This  assignment gives you an opportunity to read and think about the meaning  of the African Diaspora, its major themes and methods of study.  Here  are the instructions.

Read Professor Colin Palmer’s essay (attached), “Defining and Studying the Modern African Diaspora” and answer the following questions;

 1. What is Colin Palmer’s general thesis or main argument?

 2. What is the most convincing part of the essay? Why do you say so?

 3. What is the flaw/least convincing aspect of his essay? Why do you say so?

 4. In the end, do you agree with what Palmer is saying? Are you convinced? If so, why? If not, why not?

 Your response to Palmer’s essay should be no longer than 1 typed page.