Adaptation and Human Frailty: Migration and COVID-19
Subject Area
Special Topics
Abstract
Keynote Presentation
Crises are moments of change. Just as SARS-CoV-2 has transformed daily routines, fast and massive migrations have affected national and international politics and the social perceptions that enter classrooms, impacting pedagogical practices. In some ways, the consequences of these crises have shaken and awakened us, bringing to light our humanity and generosity. In other instances, they have awakened and even emboldened hatred towards both neighbors and strangers. These crises unveiled the weak and ugly sides of society, revealing frailties and forcing us to rapidly adapt. Today, new studies highlight how students of color and of lower socioeconomic status, those with mental health concerns, and those with physical and learning disabilities have been hit the hardest. In this session, Dr. Gavilano poses the question: how does the study of language and culture help us, as educators and scholars, not only to survive as part of higher education institutions but also help us and the broader society to adapt and thrive?
Location
Keynote Presentation
Presentation Year
2021
Start Date
9-23-2021 11:00 AM
End Date
9-23-2021 11:30 AM
Embargo
9-28-2021
Recommended Citation
Gavilano, Lorena Cuya, "Adaptation and Human Frailty: Migration and COVID-19" (2021). South East Coastal Conference on Languages & Literatures (SECCLL). 61.
https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/seccll/2021/2021/61
Adaptation and Human Frailty: Migration and COVID-19
Keynote Presentation
Keynote Presentation
Crises are moments of change. Just as SARS-CoV-2 has transformed daily routines, fast and massive migrations have affected national and international politics and the social perceptions that enter classrooms, impacting pedagogical practices. In some ways, the consequences of these crises have shaken and awakened us, bringing to light our humanity and generosity. In other instances, they have awakened and even emboldened hatred towards both neighbors and strangers. These crises unveiled the weak and ugly sides of society, revealing frailties and forcing us to rapidly adapt. Today, new studies highlight how students of color and of lower socioeconomic status, those with mental health concerns, and those with physical and learning disabilities have been hit the hardest. In this session, Dr. Gavilano poses the question: how does the study of language and culture help us, as educators and scholars, not only to survive as part of higher education institutions but also help us and the broader society to adapt and thrive?
