Using Taiwanese literature in the high school English classroom : an honors thesis (HONRS 499)

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Authors
Rempala, Ellen S.
Advisor
Holbrook, William L.
Issue Date
2000
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Degree
Thesis (B.?.)
Department
Honors College
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Abstract

This thesis includes two focuses. First, a case is made for the necessity of multicultural literature in the high school English classroom. Both theoretical and personal constructs are used to support the author's points. Along with this research, three story guides are provided. The story guides introduce Taiwanese literature---a type of ethnic writing overlooked within the multicultural literature realm itself. Sample writings from Taiwanese folklore, the country's modernist movement, and Asian American young adults are summarized, and a listing of possible classroom activities and questions dealing with the literature are presented. Also included are specific lesson plans and materials applying various pedagogical approaches.