Encountering Texts: The Multicultural Theatre Project and <<Minority>> Literatur

Description: Encountering Texts by Joi Carr Encountering Texts represents the theory and praxis uncovered through an ongoing interdisciplinary arts-based critical pedagogy that engages students in critical self-reflection (disciplined, sustained thinking, requiring engagement) on difference. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Encountering Texts represents the theory and praxis uncovered through an ongoing interdisciplinary arts-based critical pedagogy that engages students in critical self-reflection (disciplined, sustained thinking, requiring engagement) on difference. The Multicultural Theatre Project (MTP) is a dialogical encounter with literature through the dramatic arts. This book provides a blueprint for the multiple ways in which this enacted theory/method can be utilized as a high impact practice toward transformative learning. The significance of minority literature as fertile testing ground for raising and seeking to answer questions about difference is undisputed. To address this dynamic, this research utilizes Hans-Georg Gadamers hermeneutical method of understanding to engage students in the interpretive process using theatre as methodology. Gadamers concept, described as a fusion of horizons, provides a methodological approach by which students can bring their own "effective history" to the hermeneutical task. He argues that hidden prejudices keep the interpreter from hearing the text. Thus an awareness of these prejudices leads to an openness that allows the text to speak. The MTP facilitates this kind of subjectivity by engaging the interpreter holistically. This integrative work provides a promising pragmatic interdisciplinary approach to teaching and learning that creates bridges to liberatory knowledge, both cognitively and affectively. Author Biography Joi Carr is Associate Professor of English and Film Studies at Pepperdine University, Seaver College, and serves as the Director of Film Studies and the Director of the Multicultural Theatre Project. She received her PhD in English and film from Claremont Graduate University. Table of Contents Contents: Encountering Self – Encountering Texts: Rationale and Method – The University: Work Toward Wholeness? (In)Beyond the Classroom: Transformative Learning – Hans-Georg Gadamers Hermeneutics as Framework – "Minority" Literature as Decentering Frame – Praxis Matters: Embodying Texts. Theatre as Method for Encounter – Project Description and Overview – MTP Praxis: Medium for Encounter – Developing Story, Developing Students as Texts – Developing Story: Sample Playwriting – Arts-Based Critical Pedagogy: Strategies for the Classroom – Discovering Through Assessment. Review "An innovative, exciting, and energizing study that introduces new models of transdisciplinary and transformative learning through arts based pedagogy. Theater becomes an important site of encounter and discovery of new modes of consciousness as well as new strategies for the classroom." (Wendy Martin, Professor of American Literature and American Studies, Claremont Graduate University) Review Quote An innovative, exciting, and energizing study that introduces new models of transdisciplinary and transformative learning through arts based pedagogy. Theater becomes an important site of encounter and discovery of new modes of consciousness as well as new strategies for the classroom. (Wendy Martin, Professor of American Literature and American Studies, Claremont Graduate University) Details ISBN1433124351 Author Joi Carr Short Title ENCOUNTERING TEXTS Pages 250 Language English ISBN-10 1433124351 ISBN-13 9781433124358 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 792.071 Year 2015 Publication Date 2015-08-25 Illustrations Yes Imprint Peter Lang Publishing Inc Country of Publication United States Series Number 4 UK Release Date 2015-08-25 AU Release Date 2015-08-25 NZ Release Date 2015-08-25 US Release Date 2015-08-25 Edited by Margarita I. Berta-Avila Birth 1955 Death 1908 Affiliation Marquette University Position Assistant Professor Qualifications Ph.D. Publisher Peter Lang Publishing Inc Edition Description New edition Subtitle The Multicultural Theatre Project and "Minority" Literature Alternative 9781433124365 Audience Professional & Vocational Series Critical Praxis and Curriculum Guides We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:130361516;

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