ENL 659 - Teaching Multicultural Literature: Theory and Practice

3 credits
Exploration of the study of multicultural literature in light of current thematic and cultural perspectives, including women’s literature, minority literature, and third- world literatureespecially as such works contrast with or depart from the established canon. The course will examine the influence of these works on student learning and issues that arise in the classroom when they are introduced and will consider options for use of alternative, non-traditional materials. Discussion will focus on the pedagogical limitations, problems, and issues inherent in using a cultural or thematic approach, seeking ways to animate and vitalize the literature classroom.