RhetTech
Abstract
This work is a "multiliteracy narrative," describing my history of literacy development from four perspectives: Japanese, English, digital literacy, and global citizenship. The main focus of this paper is how I overcame the challenge of acquiring high language skills through interaction with the people around me. Also, I explore how literacy skills can empower me to survive in today’s world. Firstly, this narrative starts with my literacy development in my native language (Japanese), which began at a young age when my parents started reading me a book. As I entered elementary school, my love for reading deepened. Even though I struggled to write compositions, a dedicated teacher encouraged me to overcome this challenge. Secondly, I explain how I developed an interest in English. I enjoyed having a chitchat with a teacher from Canada in my elementary school. My English teacher in high school guided me through academic reading and writing. I had a pivotal moment when another teacher reminded me of the true purpose of learning English. In addition, I share how guidance from my parents about online communication and the importance of empathy became the foundation of my digital literacy. At the same time, I introduce a lesson from my history teacher, which convinced me why information literacy is crucial in the digitalized world. Finally, I analyze the two definitions of global citizenship. I discuss how these literacy skills enable me to understand the interconnectedness of the world, which is an essential quality of a global citizen.
Recommended Citation
Maeda, Shota
(2024)
"My Literacy Adventure with People, AI, and a Piglet,"
RhetTech: Vol. 6, Article 4.
Available at:
https://commons.lib.jmu.edu/rhettech/vol6/iss1/4
