Resource Action Project Intercultural Literature - PowerPoint Presentation

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Resource Action Project

Intercultural LiteratureDr. Valverde, 2017-18Slide2

On Democracy…

“If liberty and equality, as is thought by some are chiefly to be found in democracy, they will be best attained when all persons alike share in the government to the utmost.” -- AristotleSlide3

Intercultural Literature Topics…

CultureRaceEthnicityForms of oppressionDiscriminationXenophobiaHateStereotypingImmigration & Diaspora

Gender EqualitySexualitySexismHomophobiaHeterosexismIdentity politicsand more…Slide4

What does

Taking Informed Action mean to you?Slide5

Taking Informed Action

To use knowledge, skills, and perspectives to inquire about problems involved in public issues; To deliberate with other people about how to define and address issues; To take constructive, independent, and collaborative action through democratic strategies and procedures;To utilize a variety of tools and innovative formats to promote action;To reflect on these actions.Slide6

Former ICL students

Taking Informed ActionExamplesSlide7

Past

Taking Informed Action ProjectsCalifornia Dream Act AB 130 & AB 131 – Mitzi B. (2011) – organized a special assembly; special guest was undocumented student accepted into Harvard. Offered the names and addresses of elected officials urging a phone and writing campaign to pass legislation that helped

undocumented students receive financial aid for college.Slide8

Taking Informed Action cont.

Voter Registration and Phone Banking – Voter Registration Foundation (non-profit) - Nick G. (2013) – organized phone banking sessions during lunch time for all students to participate and earn service learning credit.Slide9

Taking Informed Action cont.

California Death Penalty Moratorium – Proposition 34 - Erin H. (2012) - organized a structured academic discussion & presentation; included guest lawyer discussing the current laws and issues of the death penalty.Slide10

Taking Informed Action cont.

Environmental Racism – Erica W. (2010); organized a lecture/presentation and website for two social studies courses on how state and city policy affects the allocation of resources throughout communities of color. Slide11

Taking Informed Action cont.

American Red Cross – Policy on Gay Donors - Lauren C. (2010) - Urged members of Congress to lift the FDA restrictions on gay blood donors; included an online petition and letter to National Red Cross Headquarters. Slide12

Taking Informed Action cont.

Islamophobia – In response to 36 bills or amendments in 16 states designed to vilify Islamic religious practices - Sarah M. & Salina E. (2013) – made a documentary about Muslim stereotypes

and organized a lecture on ways to combat negative images for several government courses and the Conflict Resolution course; provided resources to help support anti-Muslim legislation.Slide13

Taking Informed Action cont.

California AB-953 – Cesar P. (2014) urged state legislators and Gov. Jerry Brown to pass and sign the Racial Profiling law that requires police officers to collect racial data of individuals stopped; organized a panel discussion of police officers to discuss racial profiling; offered eligible voters resources for further inquiry and action on racial issues in law enforcement, including an online petition.Slide14

Taking Informed Action cont.

Ballona Wetlands Restoration Project – Andrew S. (2011)- volunteered with the Ballona Wetlands State Coastal Conservancy; started a CCHS student club and organized an awareness campaign; encouraged other students and community members to volunteer; and began a letter writing campaign urging city officials for greater funding.Slide15

Taking Informed Action cont.

Soccer Restrictions at CC Parks – Jose C. (2009) – arranged a meeting with the Parks & Recreation director to discuss the purposes of the restrictions for adult soccer activities; presented a multimedia presentation on restrictions and findings; collected letters from the community in support of lifting the restrictions; letters sent to City Council members.Slide16

Taking Informed Action cont.

Mineral Mining in the Congo – US Department of Labor - Afreen P. (2011) – organized a boycott of international companies that supported child labor in mining companies. Developed an informational website and offered links to sign online petitions to Congress. Slide17

More projects…

Enrique’s Journey booksInterfaith DialogueHomeboy IndustriesJane Elliot via SkypeLecture on Youth Social MovementsCommunity Intercultural dialogueDolores Huerta visitScientology GuestsJapanese Internment

CrossFit Lesson & Workout

Museum of Tolerance field trip

Cultural Cookbook & Food share

Buddhist Concept lecture and sculpture

Katie D. Pillar

African Music & Drums

Am I Blue - PlaySlide18

6 Steps of Success

Step 1: Decide on your topic.Step 2: Research as much as you can about the topic; collect your research.Step 3:

Develop your research question.Step 4: Formulate your argument (thesis)Step 5: Write a 7-10 page, college-level research paper using proper MLA format. Step 6:

Develop & Present your Resource Action ProjectSlide19

30 Possible Actions

Write for a public audience.Present your ideas to a public forum.Use social media to circulate a message.Share ideas at an Open Mic event.Create a PSA and post-it.Share information from a survey, oral history, interview, etc.Create a wiki page.

Create a webinar.Write a perform a soapbox speech.Exhibit learning to community members.Create a blog.Create an online resource on a topic.Participate in phone bankingVolunteer for a political campaign.Create and distribute a leaflet.

Organize a civics fair.Organize a fundraiser for a specific cause.Participate in a community meeting.

Create a Twitter or Facebook campaign.Call an elected official to discuss an issue.Create a petition.Create an idea for legislation and present it to an elected official.Organize a boycott.Create a “kickstarter

” to address a community need.Write a letter to an elected official.Participate or lead a voter registration campaign.Organize a flash mob with a specific message.Start a service organization in the community.Begin a new club on campus.Organize a town hall event with elected representatives and students.Slide20

Taking Informed Action

…is attempting to make a change at the community, state or nationwide level.