The Literacy Question: New Theories and Practices in Arts-Integrated 
Learning

The Wolfsonian—Florida International University will host a two-day 
symposium May 19-20, 2006 to examine new definitions of literacy in 
relationship to arts integrated teaching and learning practices. Through 
presentations by leading literacy scholars and facilitated group 
discussions, the following questions will be addressed:

• What does it mean to be literate in the 21st Century?
• How have definitions of literacy changed?
• How do we empower students to become more “literate” citizens? 
• How can we improve current practices in schools and arts 
organizations?
• What are effective models that utilize the visual arts and impact 
literacy?


The symposium will investigate new theoretical models in the field of 
literacy, including new literacies and multiliteracies—conceptualizations 
that seek to understand the evolving nature of literacy in the new 
millennium. Structured as an interactive workshop with scholarly 
presentations and small group discussions, each day will shift from theory 
to practice, exploring models of classroom and museum teaching and learning 
practices that use visual art and media to address literacy and critical 
thinking.


For more information, please contact Claudia Sullivan at 305-535-2684 or 
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