Mapping Our Positionalities: A Multimodal Exploration of Privilege and Oppression

Project Overview

Students will create a multimodal project that analyzes their own positionalities and experiences of privilege and oppression in relation to the course readings. The project will include personal reflection, critical commentary, and visual/textual analysis to encourage deep engagement with social justice concepts.

Objectives

1. Self-Reflection: Students will reflect on their own identities and experiences in relation to privilege and oppression.
2. Critical Engagement: Students will analyze key concepts from course readings, applying them to their own
3. Multimodal Expression: Students will utilize various formats (e.g., video, digital collage, infographic, essay) to express their analysis and

Project Components

1. Personal Reflection (1-2 pages):
   • Reflect on your own positionality (race, gender, sexuality, socioeconomic status, ) and how it has influenced your experiences and perspectives.
   • Discuss specific instances where you have felt privilege or oppression and relate them to course concepts.

2.      Critical Commentary (1-2 pages):

• Choose 2-3 key readings from the course or a particular social issue that resonate with
• Analyze how these readings or the particular social justice issue inform your understanding of privilege and oppression, making connections to your personal experiences and
• Be creative

3.      Visual/Textual Analysis (Creative Component):

• In your 1-2 pages you can incorporate visual/textual representation of your This could take the form of:
  • Infographic: Visual representation of your positionality and key
  • Digital Collage: A collage that includes images, quotes, and symbols that represent your experiences and

 

• Video Presentation: A short video where you articulate your reflections and
• Poem or Short Story: A creative writing piece that captures your

4.      Integration of Course Material:

• Ensure that your project integrates and cites relevant course readings and
• Highlight how these materials shaped your understanding of your positionality and the dynamics of privilege and

Evaluation Criteria

• Depth of Reflection: Insightfulness and personal engagement with the concepts of privilege and oppression.
• Critical Analysis: Ability to connect personal experiences with course readings and demonstrate understanding of key
• Creativity and Presentation: Quality and creativity of the visual/textual component, including clarity, aesthetics, and
• Integration of Course Materials: Effectiveness in incorporating and citing relevant readings and

 

Word Count: 800-900

No. of Pages: 6