Who Am I?
To explore your diversity in the academic, professional, and social arenas.
To enrich this exploration throughout the semester as we cover numerous topics in this class.
Tasks
1.Reflect on the purpose of the assignment and write down what comes to your mind (these notes can be useful later).
2.Read the article The Complexity of Identity: “Who Am I?” by Beverly Daniel Tatum (5 pages) https://canvas.csun.edu/courses/132023/files/19824214?wrap=1
Write down the three most important points (3 points). (I upload this document)
3.Watch the short video “Who Am I?”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=10&v=i-h_fJFQcds&embeds_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fcanvas.csun.edu%2F&source_ve_path=MTM5MTE3LDEzOTExNw&feature=emb_logo
(3 min). Write down one thing that is connected to the article (1 point)
4.Watch the short video “The History of American Diversity.”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T7WAgMc3C5A
(2 min). Write down one thing that is connected to the article and the previous video (1 point)
5.Decide if you want to write a poem or a short essay.
Poem (13 points)
After completing tasks 1 through 5, write a poem incorporating elements that resonated with you from the article and videos. The poem will explore who you are today regarding culture, ethnic background, race, gender, sexual orientation, social/economic status, and experiences with privilege and/or oppression.
If you want to write a poem but are unsure how read the short article (I upload what is poetry) Your poem should contain at least ten lines or three stanzas with four lines each https://letterreview.com/how-to-compose-a-poem/ (2 points)
The poem will explore who you are today regarding culture, ethnic background, race, gender, sexual orientation, social/economic status, and experiences with privilege and/or oppression.
Essay (13 points)
After completing tasks 1 through 5, write an essay incorporating elements that resonated with you from the articles and video. The essay will explore who you are today regarding culture, ethnic background, race, gender, sexual orientation, social/economic status, and experiences with privilege and/or oppression.
If you want to write an essay, your essay should be at least 500 words (2 double-spaced pages) (2 points)
Full Credit Criteria
Your submission demonstrates that you have read and reflected on the purpose of the assignment.
Your submission demonstrates that you completed all the steps in the task section.
Your submission is thoughtful and coherent and has been proofread (points will be deducted otherwise).
If your submission is late (one week after the due date, it will earn up to 75%
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