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Global Classroom

Join us here for our online class!

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In this course, we’ll explore powerful texts that reflect the voices, values, and experiences of communities around the world. By reading deeply and thinking critically, we’ll uncover both the unique and universal aspects of human life. Our goal is to use literature as a bridge—connecting people across cultures, encouraging empathy, and sparking meaningful discussion. Together, we’ll examine how stories shape identity, challenge assumptions, and bring people together. This class invites you to read not just with your mind, but with curiosity and openness to the world around you.

Session 1

The virtual workshop series aims to:

  1. Introduce students to at least three different global worldviews or cultural perspectives.

  2. Facilitate student-led discussions or projects that reflect on the concept of “the single story” and cultural bias.

  3. Encourage each class to create a final project (e.g., story, artwork, or presentation) demonstrating their understanding of global citizenship and diverse perspectives.

Themes We Will Cover

Mythology and Folklore Across Cultures

An introduction to global myths and folktales. What lessons can we learn from these stories and what do these lessons tell us about the cultures they originate from? 

Heroes and Legends: Knights, Warriors, and Leaders

Exploring different heroes across cultures. What unique things belong to different cultures and what heroes have in common across borders?

Puppetry, Music, and Cultural Arts

How have different cultures expressed their identity through pupets, music, and art? How does this art help preserve culture and history?

Environment and Sustainability

What are the major environmental problems in the world and what traditional practices relate to this?

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