Cultivating Cultural Competence Through Reading and Literature
Faculty Presentation
Dr. Michele A. L. Villagran will present her research and paper
on “Cultivating Cultural Competence Through Reading and
Literature” at the Seventeenth International Conference on Books,
Publishing & Libraries on July 5, 2019 in Granada, Spain
(https://booksandpublishing.com/2019-conference).
The research offers insight into how cultivating cultural
competence through reading and literature makes an impact within
our communities. Our organizations, schools, libraries, and
information centers are hubs of resources for communities.
Literature can be the bridge or the outlet for those of
difference to help them explore, identify and resolve issues
causing resistance and adversity. Becoming immersed in literature
is a starting point to understanding and gaining insight about
not only your own culture, but other cultures. The research
question is how multicultural readings enhance cultural
competence and cultural intelligence. The approach is a
literature review and meta-analysis. By utilizing literature and
reading to help promote cultural competence, we may have a
significant impact in a student or patron’s life. An individual
becomes immersed in the literature through reading with an open
mind, and begins to see aspects of representation within the
literature. This leads to a self-awareness of your own culture.
Additionally, an individual becomes aware of other representation
that is different than their own and may be curious to learn
more.
Presenter: Dr. Michelle A. L. Villagran
Date: Friday, July 5, 2019
Time: 10:00 – 1:00 a.m. (Central European
Time)
Location: University of Granada School of
Education Campus Universitario Cartuja 18071 Granada, Spain