The Typewriter – Documentary
TypewriterDocumentaryScript-ValentynaZolotarova
The documentary includes a combination of actors and animated characters. The two little boys discuss the typewriter as the older brother tries to teach the younger brother what he knows about typewriters and their impact on women’s literacy. The actors give the documentary a connection to the present and a meaningful yet simple reflection on the impact of the typewriter on literacy from the perspective of today’s child. The animated characters provide a more analytical approach with less emotion and more facts about the typewriter and its implications for literacy. Characters often refer to other sources, which are listed in the references section of the accompanying document. The video alternates between the two scenes to keep the viewer engaged and reflective about the typewriter, its impact on literacy and finally its effect on other modern day inventions and how it continues to impact literacy today.
References
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Crowley, M. and Tresner S. (1980) Using the Typewriter in an Adult Literacy Program. Journal of Reading, Vol. 23. No. 7. Retrieved from
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Kitler, F. (1999) Grampohone, Film, Typewriter. Stanford University Press
Margery, Davies (2010). Woman’s place is at the typewriter. Temple University Press. Retrieved from http://muse.jhu.edu.ezproxy.library.ubc.ca/books/9781439905821/
Oden, C.V. Evolution of the typewriter. Retrieved from http://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=loc.ark:/13960/t3223ds1t;view=1up;seq=14
Ong, W. (1982). Orality and Literacy. Routelege.
Rehrer, Darryl. (1996) Popular Mechanics. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com.ezproxy.library.ubc.ca/docview/216785343?
Scientific American (1867) Type Writing Machine. New York. Retrieved from http://ebooks.library.cornell.edu/cgi/t/text/pageviewer-idx?c=scia;cc=scia;rgn=full%20text;idno=scia1017-1;didno=scia1017-1;view=image;seq=00011;node=scia1017-1%3A1
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