Lesson CAA-6
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Lesson goals
Test your vocabulary skills, deepen your understanding of postcolonialism by reading an article on cultural approproation as well as developing your writing skills by discussing the article and cultural appropriation in writing
Lesson activities
Vocabulary spelling quiz
Reading comprehension
Writing practice
Vocabulary spelling quiz
Time for the activity: ~10-15 minutes
During this activity, you will develop your vocabulary and spelling skills
Open Exam.net and translate the vocabulary, either from English to Swedish, or Swedish to English
Bemindful of your spelling; incorrect spelling does not yield any points
Use the flashcards below to study the vocabulary
Reading comprehension
Time for the exercise: ~15-20 minutes
During this exercise, you will develop your reading skills
Take turns reading Why we need to pause before claiming cultural appropriation (Ash Sarkar, 2019)
Writing practice
Time for the exercise: ~20-30 minutes
During this exercise, you will develop your writing and discussion skills
By yourself, write a short comment using the linking words (~100-200 words) on one of the following questions:
What cultural customs or practices are acceptable or unacceptable to mimic?
How far should one attempt to fit in when in new cultures without losing one’s original culture or identity?
In what ways can adapting or mimicking lead to cultural appropriation?
How is a person’s identity affected by cultural appropriation and mimicry ? Use examples from our readings.
Next, use the large-language model and ask the same question:
Finally, compare your answers. How similar are your and the AI's answers to one another? This is your exit ticket.
If you want a challenge: use the vocabulary homework in your answer
Linking words
Elaborate: Such as, for instance, as well, in addition, furthermore, moreover
Compare and contrast: In comparison, in contrast to, however, despite, in spite of, whereas
Cause and effect: Due to, since, therefore, on the condition that, consequently, in order to
Homework
No homework
Exit ticket
Present your comparision of your answer and the AI's answer to the question that you asked