Become familiar with the text Le Kér Creole. Begin exploration of the following concepts: MAROON SOCIETIES, CREOLITO, CREOLIZATION, KRÉYOL LANGUAGE, RESISTANCE TO OPPRESSION, ALTERNATIVE WAYS OF SEEING AND KNOWING, LANGUAGE AS POWER. Be introduced to the musical style of Zydeco. Become aware of the role of music in the preservation of historical memory. Analyze song lyrics to learn the story of San Maló.
Recommended level: High School: Ninth Grade through Twelfth Grade
1. San Maló, Creolization, and the Power of Language