A Glimpse of the Study and Appreciation of

Literature

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At the end of the session, the learners will
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understand and explain the importance
of embracing new literacies in todays
classroom;
gain and use practical ideas for
incorporating modern texts into
traditional literature instruction;
consider new definitions of what it means
to be literate in our current culture.
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What is Literature?

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 Literature is a term used to describe written and sometimes spoken

material. Derived from the Latin litteratura meaning "writing formed
with letters," literature most commonly refers to works of the creative
imagination, including poetry, drama, fiction, nonfiction, journalism,
and in some instances, song.
Why do we read literature?
Simply put, literature represents the culture and tradition of a
language or a people. It's difficult to precisely define, though many
have tried, but it's clear that the accepted definition of literature is
constantly changing and evolving.
For many, the word literature suggests a higher art form, merely
putting words on a page doesn't necessarily mean creating literature.
A canon is the accepted body of works for a given author. Some
works of literature are considered canonical, that is culturally
representative of a particlar genre.
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Works of literature, at their best, provide a kind of blueprint

of human civilization. From the writings of ancient
civilizations like Egypt, and China, to Greek philosophy and
poetry; from the epics of Homer to the plays of
Shakespeare, from Jane Austen and Charlotte Bronte to
Maya Angelou, works of literature give insight and context to
all the world's societies.
Whatever critical paradigm we use to discuss and analyze it,
literature is important to us because it speaks to us, it is
universal, and it affects us on a deeply personal level. Even
when it is ugly, literature is beautiful.
Examples: "The difficulty of literature is not to write, but to
write what you mean; not to affect your reader, but to affect
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The 21st Century Reader

grew up using technology as a
primary learning tool
capable of navigating and
interpreting digital formats and media
messages
possesses literacy skills which
include technological abilities such as
keyboarding, internet navigation,
interpretation of technological speak,
ability to communicate and interpret
coded language and decipher graphics

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the coming of-age of millions of people who enjoyed

the works of writers such as C. S. Lewis and J. R. R.
Tolkien in their youths

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LITERARY
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CHICK LITERATURE
a genre fiction which
addresses issues of modern
womanhood, often
humorously, and
lightheartedly. Chick lit
typically features a female
protagonist whose
womanhood is heavily
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SCIENCE FICTION
a genre of fiction dealing with
imaginative content such as
futuristic setting, futuristic
science and technology,
space travel, time travel,
faster than light travel,
parallel universes, and
extraterrestrial life.
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References
http://www.slideshare.net/darinjohn2/
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