Workshop on Teaching Disability and Popular Media: Representation, Technology, and Accessibility, with Dr. Ellcessor
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- Date/Time
- 02/12/2019 12:30 PM EST - 2:30 PM EST
- Location
- Webb University Center - the James/Lynnhaven Room
- Fee
- Free
- Description
- Few college instructors have ever had coursework or other experiences talking about disability, which can make it difficult to address in a classroom setting. You may wonder about preferred language, relevant stereotypes, and the variables of students' own experiences. Given that disability is much more prevalent in popular media than usually acknowledged - from Game of Thrones to superhero films, and hip-hop to teen tv - having the ability to talk about disability representations can greatly improve and diversify your teaching. This discussion will address representation, new media technologies, and how to make your classes open and accessible for a range of students. The workshop can accommodate 40-50 participants. This will be a good catalyst for discussing how we deal with disability in our classes. Adjuncts and grad students are also welcome. A WebEx link will be distributed for faculty at a distance. An RSVP is required. These events are co-sponsored by the College of Arts & Letters, the Department of English, the Department of Women's Studies, the Institute for the Humanities, the Center for Faculty Development, the Center for High Impact Practices, the Office of Educational Accessibility, and the Office of Institutional Equity & Diversity
