How can we apply Szwed’s and Baker’s definitions of literacy as we study literacies of different cultures?
What can we learn about literacy and culture from exploring different cultural perspectives?
Activity 1: What do you know about the American Indian and Alascan Native cultures?
Activity 2: Read about the education of American Indian and Alascan Native children in “The Subtle Evolution of Native American Education,” a piece from The Atlantic. Take notes/ annotate.
Activity 3: Watch “Native American Students Respond to American Education”
Activity 4: Watch “Native American Student Education”
Activity 5: Discussion Board Post 3: For this week’s discussion board, reference all three course materials from week 4 (one reading and 2 vidoes) and answer the four questions below:
- How can we apply Szwed’s and Baker’s definitions of literacy as we study literacies of different cultures?
2. What can we learn about literacy and culture from exploring different cultural perspectives?
3. What did you learn this week about the American Indian and the Alascan Native perspective on literacy?
4. Find another source about this week’s topic and let us know what it is (provide a link, title, etc) and why we should explore it.
Activity 6: Review research essay options–see course syllabus. Which option looks interesting to you?
