Mode of Program Participation
Performances and Arts
Participation Type
Performance
Session Title
One Song, Many Voices: Intercultural Perspectives in Appalachia
Session Abstract or Summary
Appalachian Studies Conference 2017
One Song, Many Voices: Intercultural Perspectives in Appalachia
This video documents intercultural stories from Eastern Kentucky. The video highlights voices of the international communities. It includes interviews with those involved in the journey to becoming an American citizen. In addition, it focuses on stories of international students and faculty. The documentary explores questions of intercultural identity within the context of Appalachia. The researchers asked questions related to the American Dream, immigration, and assimilation. This video documents the healing process of a community that has been injured by media coverage of negative attitudes concerning immigration and diversity. The documentary concludes with a musical tribute celebrating the diversity of Appalachia.
Presentation #1 Title
One Song, Many Voices: Intercultural Perspectives in Appalachia
Presentation #1 Abstract or Summary
One Song, Many Voices: Intercultural Perspectives in Appalachia
This video documents intercultural stories from Eastern Kentucky. The video highlights voices of the international communities. It includes interviews with those involved in the journey to becoming an American citizen. In addition, it focuses on stories of international students and faculty. The documentary explores questions of intercultural identity within the context of Appalachia. The researchers asked questions related to the American Dream, immigration, and assimilation. This video documents the healing process of a community that has been injured by media coverage of negative attitudes concerning immigration and diversity. The documentary concludes with a musical tribute celebrating the diversity of Appalachia.
At-A-Glance Bio- Presenter #1
Ann Andaloro is an Associate Professor of Communication, Media and Languages at Morehead State University. She serves as the Director of Gender Studies.
At-A-Glance Bio- Presenter #2
Lin-hsiu Huang is an Honors Student at Morehead State University. She is majoring in Art.
At-A-Glance Bio- Presenter #3
Kathryn Wilkerson is an Honors Student at Morehead State University. She is majoring in Biomedical Sciences.
One Song, Many Voices: Intercultural Perspectives in Appalachia
One Song, Many Voices: Intercultural Perspectives in Appalachia
This video documents intercultural stories from Eastern Kentucky. The video highlights voices of the international communities. It includes interviews with those involved in the journey to becoming an American citizen. In addition, it focuses on stories of international students and faculty. The documentary explores questions of intercultural identity within the context of Appalachia. The researchers asked questions related to the American Dream, immigration, and assimilation. This video documents the healing process of a community that has been injured by media coverage of negative attitudes concerning immigration and diversity. The documentary concludes with a musical tribute celebrating the diversity of Appalachia.
