Timeplan 2020 Høst - lærer Kristin Isaksen - Universitetslektor

This will be a asynchronous digital learning session (e.g not in real-time). See instructions in the Crossover module in Canvas

Kwame: The Crossover

Preparations: Read The Crossover

Preparations:

Read The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian (Alexie)

Read Gamble ch.5

Remember to bring a copy of The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian to class.  Please come prepared. I will take for granted that you have read the novel before class

post-reading questions before class:

•  What, to you, are the three most important themes and ideas in this story/novel? Narrow your list down to one theme or idea, and write a couple of paragraphs discussing the theme
• Characterization: How would you describe Arnold's character?
• Setting: Describe the two contrasting settings in the novel: The Spokane Indian Reservation and Reardan. 
• Listen to the interview in "The Absolutely True Diary module", where Sherman Alexie talks about his book.

Black Parade (Beyonce)

 Approaches to literature (Fenner) in Canvas

Bring The Crossover to class

Mian: Planet Omar

Dias: Islandborn

Dypedahl and Lund: ch.1

Preparations:

• Read Diaz: Islandborn and Mian: Planet Omar-Accidental Trouble Magnet
• watch the read aloud  of Islandborn if you don't have the book.
• Read Dypedahl and Lund ch.1 Intercultural learning and...
• Bring an artefact to class on Tuesday that represents your identity/ heritage/culture and be prepared to share in groups

Black Panther film

MLK jr. "I Have a Dream speech"

Alexie; The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian (Bring a copy to class)

Preparation:

Fenner and Skulstad ch.3 Intercultural competence

Do some research on Native Americans, choose at least two questions:

- How many tribes are there? Can you name a few?

- Find some info about the Spokane Tribe, and their current situation

- What is a reservation?

- What is cultural appropriation, and how is this term relevant in relation to Native American culture?