Cultural studies : N. Scott Momaday and Russell Leong / produced by Thirteen/WNET New York in collaboration with the National Council of Teachers of English
N. Scott Momaday (30 min.) -- Russell Leong (27 min.)
Summary
In Part I, Betty Tillman Samb's students study the mythological themes and historical shifts of Kiowa culture through N. Scott Momaday's "The Way to Rainy Mountain". In Part II, Bobbi Houtchens and her students tour Los Angeles' Chinatown with poet Russell Leong and explore the relationship between poetry and Tai Chi. Leong reads excerpts of his poem, "Aerogrammes" and leads the class in creating Japanese Renga poems. Expanding on the concept of literary allusions and influences in literature, cultural studies approach in these lessons links the study of literature to a knowledge of history and social issues
Notes
Supporting web site includes an interactive forum, background articles, and further information on each of the eight segments
Graduate credit video workshop explores the richness of multicultural literature through four pedagogical approaches to teaching it: reader response, inquiry, cultural studies, and critical pedagogy
File Type
Graphic file (Streaming video; 57 min.)
Notes
High school
9-12
Professional
Mode of access: Windows Media Player, World Wide Web