9.23.16+and+9.26.16

Your TISAS paragraph should be complete and color-marked coming into class. Now, go into that document, and copy and paste a second copy of your paragraph underneath the first. Then, on the second one, revert it back to normal black text, 12 pt. font. So, your final document has two copies of your paragraph, one color marked, one not.

Additionally, I collected the physical TISAS outline you filled out in class.

We're beginning a study of African American/Black authors. Before we do so, we are going to work on building our experience and vocabulary around discussing race. These conversations can be difficult and uncomfortable for people, but are necessary to understand the institutions we live with and participate in, the power structures that characterize our communities, and to diversity our stories and interrupt stereotypes.

WU: Discussing Race
 * How does age and environment shape our ideas about race? **
 * Do you remember becoming aware of race? If so, what made you aware? At what age? **
 * Why is it important to talk about race at all ages? **

Watch: How to tell someone they sound racist https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b0Ti-gkJiXc

and

Watch: How to apologize: intent vs. impact--We watched the first three minutes in class. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8xJXKYL8pU

Discussion: What are both speakers' goals here? What issues around discussing race/racism are they trying to bring up? Interrupt? What are some of the challenges in talking about race and culture? Why is it important to have conversations about race and culture?

HW: Read over the following terms and come to class with any questions or ideas they bring up. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CKhOiAI5SIzm9c4rGvhBzAobTNuGvM9h4P37Q_fyZIo/edit?usp=sharing