Description
Focus on the following pieces:
. Nieto (2008)
. Yosso (2005)
. PBS News Hour (2012, March 20): Watch the video or read the transcript.
. Murray (2017)
o Part II and Part III
.Isaacs (2012)
Your task: Write a written response that addresses all the following items:
- Part 1:
Elaborate on two major points raised by each of the following authors to explain the concept of culture, and/or cultural capital.
a. Nieto (2008)
b. Yosso (2005) - Part 2:
Focus on these pieces: PBS News Hour (2012), Murray (2017), and Isaacs (2012). Elaborate on two major points raised by each of the pieces to explain:
a. Differences between cultural groups
b. The culture of power (e.g. which culture(s) is/are constructed as the
“norm”?) - Part 3:
Focus on these pieces: Nieto (2008), Yosso (2005). Elaborate on two major points that each of the authors raise to explain and/or critique deficit views of culture and/or deficit views of groups that are not considered to be part of the “dominant” narrative/culture/society. - Part 4:
Which piece do you agree with the most? Which piece do you disagree with the most? Please explain your reasoning.