We Americans by The Avett Brothers (song)

Subgroup Size

Entire group

Duration

30 minutes

External Cost

No

Lesson Plan

Source

Activity developed by Dr. Daniel Jones, CILMAR, Purdue University.

 

Avett S. & Avett, S. (2019). We Americans [Recorded by The Avett Brothers]. On Closer than together [Multiple formats]. American Recordings & Republic Records.

Tags:

  1. CILMAR staff collection
  2. music
  3. other awareness
  4. self-awareness
  5. worldview frameworks

As a result of this activity, participants will be able to: 1. Critically analyze and interpret the music and lyrics of a culturally significant song. 2. Reflect on the significant role of cultural and societal critique. 3. Engage with a song via their worldview and the worldview of others. 4. Understand the complexity of worldview elements important to members of their own and other cultures.