Category: Culture and Ethnic Studies

Whitehead, The Underground Railroad, pp. 193-end (Ethel-The North)
Digital Project: “Freedom on the Move” (https://freedomonthemove.org/ https://dlas.uncg.edu/notices/)
Salvan, “Narrative Structure and the Unnarrated in Colson Whitehead’s The Underground Railroad” OR Goyal, “Post-Black Satire,” from Runaway Genres: The Global Afterlives of Slavery (the PDF links below)
The framework for this class session is Contextualizing the routes to freedom in the Neo-Slave Narrative: The Scholarly Article, the Book Chapter, and the Digital Humanities.
The Salvan piece you are reading is an example of a scholarly article, meaning that it was written by an academic researcher in a particular field or discipline and was peer reviewed by other scholars who have expertise in the field (for more on scholarly articles, click here or here). Scholarly articles in the literary field usually discuss one, or pehaps a few, literary works.
The Goyal piece is a chapter from a scholarly book, which is a full-length work written by an academic researcher that contributes new research and insights to a discipline or field (for more on scholarly books, click here or here). In the literary field, scholarly books usually cover multiple literary works connected to a specific theme or topic. **Note: When doing your own research, you may also consider bringing in scholarly books from other disciplines, such as history, sociology, anthropology, or political science, to provide context for your research topic.
“Freedom on the Move” is a digital databse of ads used to locate fugitives and return them to their owners. It is similar to the “North Carolina Runaway Slave Notices project” that Whitehead used in his research, but it includes postings from other states.
After you have completed the readings, you will need to do the following for the asynchronous assignment:
Summarize the key points of either Salvan or Goyal as they relate to Underground Railroad.
“Freedom on the Move” describes the significance of collecting runaway ads as follows: “Created to control the movement of enslaved people, the ads ultimately preserved the details of individual lives–their personality, appearance, and life story. Taken collectively, the ads constitute a detailed, concise, and rare source of information about the experiences of enslaved people.” Select several ads and describe the details and experiences they convey.
Discuss at least three separate passages from this session’s Underground Railroad reading from the perspective of “Freedom on the Move” and/or the article or chapter you selected. How do these sources provide you with a deeper understanding of Underground Railroad? You can summarize a longer passage or use direct quotations, but either way, provide MLA in-text citations for each passage you use (click here if you need guidance on MLA citations).

Do you have any questions or responses to the screening of Ixcanul? or our readings by Córdoba, Castillo (optional), or Rigoberta Menchú’s testimonio? Feel free share your reactions here. Or feel free to respond to one of these prompt:
1. What is the significance of the question “Can the subaltern speak” in postcolonial studies? What is Córdoba’s opinion – can María speak? what do you think? (optional, how does Castillo’s first few pages change your opinion)
Your post should be fairly brief but long enough to develop your thoughts, approximately 250-400 words, or the length of a long paragraph. Points for your post will be based on assessment of your careful consideration of the week’s course material, clarity of your writing, and the time and thought that you appear to have put in. Feel free to include links to images or video clips, but this is not required. writing, and the time and thought that you appear to have put in. Feel free to include links to images or video clips, but this is not required.

Final Reflection Prompt:
Based on your understanding of the discussions, readings and videos, films, and documentaries since the start of the semester, and a particular emphasis on the final two modules, address the following questions in your response:
Consider & Discuss:
1. Consider and discuss, to some extent, specific ways that you will apply what you have learned in your own personal life and, why?
2. Consider and discuss, to some extent, ways in which you can apply your knowledge within your own family, social circles and/or community.
3. Consider and discuss, to some extent, ways in which you can apply what you have learned in this class to your educational and/or careers.
4. Consider and discuss, to some extent, the ways in which your consumption of popular culture may change or be influenced by the knowledge gained in this course. Short Essay Paper Requirements:
This essay should be a minimum of 3 pages. Please make sure to have clearly responded to the entire prompt. Please format your essay with: 12-point font, double-spaced and with 1-inch margins.
Please use the MLA citation format and include a Works Cited Page.
Use MLA Header – Only on the first page
Example:
Name
Professor Name
Course Name & Number
Due Date
Title of Essay **** Avoid using “Short Essay 3”; “Paper 3”; “Ethnic Studies Essay” or similar generic titles
Create and Use your own original title
This is a critical reflection paper I am more concerned with what you have to say about what you have learned and how you will apply it moving forward. You are not required to cite any course-assigned or independently researched materials, but you are held accountable to write based on the scholarship, evidence, and facts that has been shared in this class. Opinions must be supported by the reality that has been shared in the readings, videos, discussions and lectures of this class. Please do not simply type in a conversational manner or as if you were simply texting and/or posting in social media. Type/write as is commonly expected in an academic paper.
Please make sure to PROOFREAD, EDIT and SPELL CHECK.
My strategy is to read the essay out loud to myself or to someone else. This really helps to spot errors in my writing.
Cite any sources that you are directly quoting or are borrowing a bulk of ideas, statistics, definitions, etc. from. You are asked to write about your understanding, perspective and arguments related to the topic. Your use of course materials should be used as supporting evidence and reveal synthesis and connections between them. Please make sure to cite the work of others. Proper citation avoids any confusion about suspected plagiarism. If you cite others, be sure to include a Works Cited page. Basic Rubric for Success:
Essay presents clearly articulated and organized responses to all parts of the prompt above.
Essay has proper citations, and appropriate integration and synthesis of course materials. (if/when relevant and necessary)
Essay follows MLA format.
Essay meets and/or exceeds the minimum page requirement (3 pages).
Essay meets the assignment submission requirements and deadline.
Essay cites, references or draws connections to at least 4 course readings and 4 course videos
Write in first-person; make “I” statements; this is to express and highlight your own understanding, analysis, and arguments based on what you have learned in this class. You are just asked/required to use course reading and audio/visual materials to help you do so and provide supporting evidence.

Please follow the instructions, I attached the rubric, example of the assignment and my collage to use as well.
My typed collage descriiption:My collage shows my identity and representation growing up as an Egyptian. Firstly (picture of the cross) I practice Christianity (Coptic Orthodox) and this is something I’m proud to be a part of. Being a Coptic Orthodox Christian holds immense importance to me for several reasons. Firstly, it’s about the profound spiritual connection I feel with God through our church’s teachings and rituals. The Divine Liturgy, prayers, and hymns all play a significant role in nurturing my faith and guiding my spiritual journey. Secondly, being Coptic Orthodox is not just about religion; it’s about embracing a cultural identity deeply rooted in Egyptian heritage. The next picture is the pyramids.The pyramids are incredibly important to me for a multitude of reasons, each deeply ingrained in my sense of heritage and identity.They stand as monumental testaments to human ingenuity and craftsmanship. The sheer scale and precision of their construction leave me in awe of the remarkable capabilities of our ancestors and their ability to achieve such feats without modern technology. Swimming, gardening, and fashion hold immense importance in my life, each contributing to different aspects of my well-being and self-expression. Swimming not only keeps me physically fit but also provides a sense of freedom and tranquility in the water. Gardening connects me to nature, allowing me to nurture and witness the beauty of life firsthand. Fashion, on the other hand, is my creative outlet, where I can express my personality and style through clothing and accessories. Together, these passions enrich my life, bringing joy, balance, and a sense of fulfillment
The collage is attached down below.

This research proposal needs an introduction, methods and conclusion section along with resources used. The literature review is already written and attached as a file please include this lit review in the proposal, you do not need to write one. Please use the 12 sources from the matrix excel file attached. I have also attached a sample proposal written so that you have a guide as well as a rationale to form ideas in this research question