MULTICULTURAL LITERACY Flashcards
What is Multicultural Literacy?
Multicultural Literacy is a set of skills and knowledge that varies depending on the context in which it is discussed.
How is Multicultural Literacy viewed in America?
In America, it emphasizes knowing the poly-ethnic origins of knowledge to foster equality, diversity, and social justice.
What is the focus of Multicultural Literacy in Europe?
In Europe, it is more about intercultural communication competence (ICC).
How do Dusi, Messetti, and Steinback (2014) define ICC?
ICC is defined as a composite of skills, abilities, attitudes, and personality patterns necessary for clear communication with other cultures.
What is Fantini’s (2006) definition of intercultural communication competence?
Fantini defines it as a complex of abilities needed to perform effectively when interacting with culturally different individuals.
What constitutes true multicultural literacy?
True multicultural literacy consists of perspectives, attitudes, and beliefs about other cultures that influence communication.
What is the first example of true multicultural literacy?
Be Selfless: An attitude of selflessness that focuses on how I make others feel.
What is the second example of true multicultural literacy?
Know that good things can come from those different from us, rejecting the dismissive attitude toward other cultures.
What is the third example of true multicultural literacy?
Be willing to compromise: Recognize that significant interactions involve mutual wants.
What is the fourth example of true multicultural literacy?
Accept that there are limits: Understand that cultures may not always be willing to adjust their wants.
What are the importance of multicultural literacy?
It promotes empathy, unity, cross-cultural friendship, and critical thinking in students.
What is a key issue in teaching multicultural literacy in the Philippines?
Conflicting Requirements for Peace: Different cultures may not value peace equally or be willing to make the same compromises.
What is the nationalistic and regionalistic pushback against multicultural literacy?
Resistance arises from groups feeling their identity is diluted by the compromises needed for multicultural understanding.
What does Boutte (2008) suggest about discrimination?
Discrimination issues are rooted in hatred, defined as a lack of compassion and respect for others’ rights.
What is the question of value in multicultural literacy?
Why should I treat people of another culture with respect? This raises issues of genetics and survival in cultural discrimination.
What is the first step to teaching multiculturalism according to Banks (1991a)?
Learn about other cultures.
What must teachers do regarding discrimination in their own culture?
Familiarize themselves with how discrimination appears in their own culture and confront it.
What is key to genuine multicultural literacy?
Core values: What a teacher truly believes about people who are different, influencing their behavior.
What should teachers do to help young students with empathy?
Model behaviors more than just telling them.
