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.
Answer 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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