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computer applications for indigenous communities
lrc530 sec 902, AILDI summer 2005
university of arizona

Course Syllabus

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General Information

Instructor: Phil Cash Cash, M.A.
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Graduate Teaching Assistant: Benjamin V. Tucker
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Lab: AME S314, Multimedia Classroom. ☞

Schedule: 1-4:30pm, Monday thru Friday

AILDI Course Description: This course is designed to provide an in-depth look at the most widely used types of multimedia/video editing software and offers "hands-on" experience in multimedia authoring. It will develop skills and techniques for effective use of technology in Native language teaching and provide an understanding of how multimedia technology can support Indigenous language revitalization efforts. Basic computer skills and knowledge of multimedia elements are required.

Introduction

LRC530 explores the concepts underlying the development of multimedia narratives and its significance to contemporary language revitalization practices. Multimedia narrative — also known as digital storytelling — is the use of digital media to make an argument or tell a story. Using language revitalization as our foundational framework, we will set out to examine the various ways in which language, narrative, visual art, sound, and interactivity can be combined as a means of enhancing language learning. The strategies we will adopt in this course will broaden our understanding of the role of new technologies in language revitalization.

Content Areas

The course will focus on three main content areas:

Literacy in Digital Media
• Understanding multimedia concepts and contexts
Narrative Voice
• Learning methods on multimedia narrative development
Tools of Digital Media
• Mastering tools and skills for multimedia design

Course Objectives

Upon taking this course, AILDI participants will have the opportunity to:

• investigate the organizational principles of multimedia design, authoring & interactivity
• investigate the design features of language-based narratives and narrative structures
• design and create a language-based interactive multimedia narrative project
• learn to use of multimedia authoring software and design tools

Projects

A full project outline and schedule will be made available as a handout. The main class projects are summarized below as:
• Storyboard project
• Digital Narrative project
• Various article reviews and summaries
• Course blog (to be determined)

Course Format and Requirements

Due to the hands-on nature of computer-based instruction, attendance is critical. More than 2 class absences can impact your grade.

Thus, AIDLI participants are expected to:
• attend and participate in course lectures and workshops,
• access on-line readings and websites,
• participate in computer lab projects and training,
• develop and present independent projects,
• and lead classroom discussions.

Readings

Online Bibliography for LRC530 ☞

Course Materials

Plantronics .Audio 45 USB Stereo PC Headset

USB Flash drive and multiple CD-R’s for storing work in progress and completed files.

Schedule

The course schedule is now available as a PDF file and as a Microsoft Word document. The schedule will be posted to this webpage shortly.

Schedule Updated as of June 14th!

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