Assignment
In this assignment, you will first discuss how the art of prose writing has been evolving from novels, short stories to micro-fiction.
In the next part, you will discuss the need for inclusivity and how studying this course has made you more culturally aware of the diversity all around. State how you can apply takeaways from the course in real settings. Remember to apply the art of synthesis. You are encouraged to refer to readings and materials throughout this course.
Submission Instructions
- Read the rubric on how your assignment will be graded.
- Your assignment should be:
- At least 500 words and not more than 800 words (not including the reference list or the title).
- Double-spaced in Times New Roman font, which is no greater than 12 points.
- Support your arguments with sources and evidence.
- Use high-quality, credible, relevant sources to develop ideas appropriate for the discipline and genre of writing.Explore additional details JSTOR, LIRN-Library, Google scholar
Resources
The following are works of micro-fiction:1. Micro-Fiction – Short Stories from Famous Writers. (2006, July 1). Oprah.com.
- Click through from pages 1-8 to read the eight stories featured on the website.
- Read by A.M. Homes.
- Read by Antonya Nelson.
- Read by Anna Deavere Smith.
- Read by Dawn.
- Read by Mark Leyner.
- Read by Stuart Dybek.
- Read by John Edgar Widerman.
- Read by Amy Hempel.
Background Readings
On micro-fiction:1. Towell, G. (2014, July 24). The art of microfiction. LitReactor.
- This article provides an overview about micro-fiction and how to write them.
On Multiculturalism, Diversity and Inclusivity:2. Song, S. (2020). Multiculturalism. In E. N. Zalta (Ed.), Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy.
- This article provides an overview of multiculturalism and its various aspects.
3. What is diversity, equity, and inclusion? (2022, August 17). McKinsey & Company.
- This article provides an explanation of what terms like diversity, equity and inclusivity mean, and explores various aspects of the same.
On Synthesis:4. Writing a synthesis essay. (n.d.). Bowling Green State University. Retrieved October 1, 2024, from .
5. Synthesizing Research. (n.d.). University of Illinois Springfield. Retrieved October 1, 2024, from .
6. Synthesis. (n.d.). The University of Arizona Global Campus. Retrieved October 1, 2024, from .- These three articles collectively discuss various aspects of synthesis and how to successfully write using this technique.
Additional Readings Resources
1. Possi, M. K., & Milinga, J. R. (2017). Learner diversity in inclusive classrooms: The interplay of language of instruction, gender and disability. Malaysian Online Journal of Educational Sciences, 5(3), EJ1150435. Retrieved October 1, 2024, from .
- This journal article explores learner diversity in academic settings and examines the role language plays in creating inclusive classrooms.
Watch
1. TEDx Talks. (2017, January 11). Own your behaviours, master your communication, determine your success | Louise Evans | TEDxGenova [Video]. YouTube.
- This is a TEDx talk video that explores how we can communicate better to show more understanding of the other side.
- Click through from pages 1-8 to read the eight stories featured on the website.
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