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Hathaway, James – Journal of Geography, 1993
Describes use of Nigerian author, Chinua Achebe's novel, "Things Fall Apart," in an introductory geography course at the secondary school or college level. Provides a summary of the book's story, which deals with the impact of colonialism and Christianity on the culture of eastern Nigeria. Includes recommended instructional strategies…
Descriptors: Content Area Reading, Cultural Differences, Curriculum Design, Ethnocentrism