Literature — definition?
Imaginative language portraying human thought and emotion.
Oral forms in literature?
Chants, riddles, myths, urban legends.
Imaginative vs direct language?
Imaginative uses literary techniques; direct reports facts.
Student A — approach?
Goes beyond surface to understand lived experience.
Student B — attitude?
Questions literature’s relevance, may not benefit.
Literature — definition?
Imaginative language portraying human thought and emotion.
Literature forms — examples?
Chants, riddles, myths, urban legends.
Imaginative vs direct language?
Imaginative uses literary techniques; direct is straightforward.
Student A — approach?
Goes beyond surface, finds deeper human experience.
Student B — attitude?
Questions literature’s relevance, may not profit from it.
Literature — definition?
Imaginative language portraying human thought and emotion.
Oral forms as literature?
Chants, riddles, myths, urban legends.
Imaginative vs direct language?
Imaginative uses literary techniques; direct is reporting.
Student A — approach?
Goes beyond surface to understand human experience.
Student B — attitude?
Questions literature’s relevance, may not profit from it.
Literary standards — definition?
Criteria for evaluating quality in literature.
Intellectual value — role?
Stimulates critical thinking about life.
Universality — feature?
Appeals across culture, race, time.
Artistry — purpose?
Provides aesthetic beauty and craft.
Suggestiveness — power?
Elicits implied meanings beyond literal.
Why Study 21st Century Literature
To understand contemporary literary trends and issues.
Postcolonial challenge — universality?
Universality can't fully account for colonized peoples' experiences.
Students — appreciation difference?
A benefits from aesthetic and experiential understanding; B doubts literature's relevance.
Literary standards — purpose?
Evaluate quality, beauty, meaning, and enduring value of literature.
Major literary shift — date?
Around December 2000, marking a significant change in literature.
Test your knowledge with 10 questions on Understanding 21st Century Literature.
1. Which definition best describes literature in this course outline?
2. Which of the following is treated as a literary form in this material?
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