World in America: Multi-ethnic Literature of America
Welcome to Module 8.
In this module, we will examine many current voices that represent American Literature today. We will examine ethnic literatures, such as Asian American, Latin American, Arab American, and other multi-ethnic texts. We will hear from the writers that are active today and see how they tell stories to harness the power of writing: to raise awareness, change our attitudes or behaviors, and in general, make us better humans.
Module Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this module, students will be able to:
analyze the current themes important to American writers
evaluate the progress made over centuries to develop the character of American literature
describe the relationship of ethnic American literature to the literary cannon
evaluate the power of storytelling
compose the student’s own story of American identity
Readings and Resources
In this module, you will read the following:
Maxine Hong Kingston:“No Name Woman”
Amy Tan: The Joy Luck Club, “The Joy Luck Club: Jing-Mei Woo”
Li-Young Lee
The Cleaving
Immigrant Blues
Sandra Cisneros: The House on Mango Street, “My Name”
Gary Soto
After Tonight
Field
Rudolfo Anaya: Bless Me, Ultima, “Uno”>
Julia Alvarez: How the Garcia Girls Lost Their Accents: My English
Naomi Shihab Nye: Blood
In this module, you will review the following material:
eJournal USA. (2009). Multicultural Literature in the United States Today, 14(2).
In this module, you will visit the following websites:
MELUS. (n.d.). Home.
Guiding Questions:
Why is the work of multiethnic US authors important?
How is American identity reshaped through the literature of multiethnic authors?
AWP. (n.d.). Association of Writers & Writing Programs.
Guiding Questions:
Would you consider publishing your creative project through Associated Writer’s Association?
Check out what kinds of texts are being published today. What can you conclude about the cultural representation of American writers in the 21st century?
In this module, you will watch the following videos:
Wisdom Ways (2018, June 8). Poems That Helped Me in Troubled Times: Naomi Shihab Nye.
Guiding Questions:
The poet suggests here that poems can help in times of trouble. What do you think she means by that?
What helps you in the times of trouble?
PBS NewsHour (2017, November 14). How Amy Tan’s family stories made her a storyteller.
Guiding Questions:
What does Amy Tan say about the role of the family in her creative process?
What steps does she take to express herself in her text?
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