Name:____________________________________________

DISCUSSION GUIDE CULTURAL STUDIES 1010

VOICES OF LIBERATION

1. Write a statement that you think explains the essence of the work((s) assigned to your group. In framing your statement, you might want to think about how the work(s) contribute(s) to your understanding of racism, civil rights and or feminism. Or you might want to consider how the work demonstrates changing conceptions of humankind in relation to gender or race. Or you might want to talk about some aspect of the work that confused or deeply moved or interested you. Use the back of this sheet if necessary. (5 minutes)






2. Write a brief explanation of the feelings you had after reading the work. (5 minutes)






3. Introduce yourself to the students in your group and share your questions and explanations with the rest of the group. Spend a bit of time talking with each other about each of the questions to see where they lead you. (15 minutes)

4. Share your statements with each other and try to draft a combined statement about the essence of the work(s) you talk about. Summarize the feelings your group had after reading the work(s) in question. (30 minutes)

5. Turn in this sheet with the summary sheet for your group. Write the names of the rest of your group in the spaces provided.

OUR WORK(S) IS(ARE):

The members of my group were:

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Group 1
Group 2
Group 3 &7
Group 4 & 8
Group 5 & 9

    Wright - "The Ethics of Living Jim Crow" (Fiero pp.103-104)

Group 6 & 10
    Ellison - from Invisible Man (Fiero pp. 108-109)