Abstract
This poster focuses on the creation of multimodal resources to support teaching on topics related to diaspora in post-secondary language and literature classrooms in diverse settings. Special attention is paid to best practices for developing multiliteracies, engaging students in critical analysis and inquiry, and empowering students to create multimodal compositions related to diaspora. The poster includes specific examples of open-source multimodal resource sites created by the presenters, such as: www.africanvoicesofparis.com, www.nccdiaspora.com, and www.vietnameseamericanliterarystudies.com.
Presenters
Jen WestmorelandFaculty, English/World Languages, Normandale Community College, Minnesota, United States
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Theme
Education and Learning in a World of Difference
KEYWORDS
Multimodality, Diaspora, Literature, Language, Film, Composition, Diversity, Multiliteracies
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