|
|
|
|
Assignment Sequences with Lots of Readings
|
Assignment |
Work |
Writing |
|
Assignment 1) Reading Objects |
observation of physical artifact (observing artifact) |
describe object and consider how its form, function, and cultural significance interact |
|
Assignment 2) Reading Structures |
history of building (observing artifact plus textual analysis archives) |
present example to consider the connections between physical spaces and cultural values |
|
Assignment 3) Reading Common Texts |
locate and closely read another example of commonplace textual materials (working with texts rhetorical analysis) |
analysis that demonstrates how the texts reflect cultural values |
|
Assignment 4) Reading Music |
Analyze and present history of a piece of vocal music (working with texts music plus archives) |
present the history of the song interpreting the lyrics and its material life |
|
Assignment 5) Reading Photographs |
create a collection of photographs and analyze (observing visual materials) |
present details to demonstrate patterns and their significance |
|
Assignment 6) Revising Material Culture |
synthesis and reflection |
take stock of whats been learned, incorporate passages of earlier work as appropriate |
Notice that this sequence requires only two methods even though it has a reading assignment with each assignment and moves students through several different kinds of material from artifacts both large and small to music and photographs. Edwards and Winkler is a workable substitute for Lutz and Collins if you want students to work with editorial cartoons instead of photographs. Or, you might substitute Chavez and have students read magazine images instead.
Send mail to
mmarshall@miami.edu with
questions or comments about this web site.
|
