World Literature

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Comment by Anne Williams on October 3, 2010 at 1:21am

I absolutely agree. Some of the best literature teaching that I've done is when we've been able to look at the context of the literature. I'd add the history and architecture as well. Students need to understand the world of the author to get a sense of the complexity of the writing. Count me in on the conversation.
Anne in Albania

Comment by Katherine Bolman, PhD on October 3, 2010 at 1:13am

I have this crazy idea that I want to ask this particular group to think about.
My idea is that students reading about times and places around the world would understand literature better if they know the great art and music of the period.
What do you think?
If you think the idea is worth following up on please lets talk about it.
kbolman@me.com

Comment by Ryan Goble on August 4, 2010 at 4:28pm

Andrew - you might ask your question above as a crowdsoure question (so it does not get lost or buried in the comment wall) and I can broadcast it on a crowdsource Tuesday - if you're specific about your interests in the text it might also get you more feedback!

Ry:)

Comment by Andrew Hoyt on August 4, 2010 at 3:19pm

Anyone taught Chinua Achebe's Things Fall Apart?

Comment by Ryan Goble on April 19, 2010 at 10:54am

Hey LOS - do consider adding that info at the bottom of the discussion posts linked below - that way people in those discussions will be able to check out your feedback.

Iggy Pop is in the American film - what could be cooler?

Comment by L Stevens on April 19, 2010 at 10:52am

We use Persepolis - it works great but only the first book. The second one has inappropriate topics, but the first is Marjane Satrapi's childhood view of growing up in Iran. Her black and white movie is also wonderfully done.

Comment by Ryan Goble on January 17, 2010 at 12:42pm

Hello everyone!

Some folks in the Graphic Novels group are looking for history related graphic novel suggestions...

If you have a hot minute, please check out...

Looking for recommendations: Comics for 9th grade Global Studies cl...

World War II in Comics (and vice-versa)

Thanks (in advance) for your ideas!

Comment by Ryan Goble on November 29, 2009 at 2:29pm

Hey Everyone,

You might find this post CONTEST: Poetry Out Loud National Recitation Contest in the http://mcpopmb.ning.com/group/poetrypeople">Poets and Writers group of interest!

Comment by Ryan Goble on November 24, 2009 at 10:20am

Lit folks might enjoy these two posts about the poet, multimedia artist and “observationalist” Rives.

VIDEO: Poet Rives - A Story of Mixed Emoticons

STUDENTS WRITING POETS: Rives Blog - Jessee

They are both in the Poets & Writers Group - check it out or join the group if you teach poetry or writing!!!

Hope you're ready for a mellow thanksgiving!

Ryan:)

Comment by Ryan Goble on November 5, 2009 at 1:26pm

If you're not in the adolescent lit group and you do work with YA lit you may want to check out the incredible "Behind the YA Lit" article from the New Yorker I posted in that group today. Totally fascinating stuff!

Stay Groovy!!

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