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Storied Lives: Rejecting the Single Story.

Storied Lives: Rejecting the Single Story.

Authors :
Hart, Joy L.
Walker, Kandi L.
Source :
Kentucky Journal of Communication; Spring2014, Vol. 33 Issue 1, p4-11, 8p
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

This article examines the prevalence, persuasiveness, and power of stories. Using a talk by Adichie (2009), we examine how to unpack assumptions, formed by prior interpretations of stories, as well as how to develop more robust views of self, other, situation, and context by embracing multiple stories. In particular, we draw on Adichie's admonition to "reject the single story" in preparing our students for international service-learning projects. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
15333140
Volume :
33
Issue :
1
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Kentucky Journal of Communication
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
98060793