ENGLISH 322 – Literature: Literature as Significant Human Experience

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What is a characteristic of emergent literature discussed in the text?

Tackles contemporary themes

In the context of the text, why is it advised to exercise caution in business affairs?

Due to the prevalence of dishonesty in the world

What advice does the text give about affection?

Be genuine and do not pretend affection

How should one view love despite challenges?

Recognize love's enduring presence

What is the primary reason for nurturing strength of spirit, as mentioned in the text?

To prepare for challenges in life

Why does the text mention that many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness?

To highlight the psychological origin of certain fears

What does the text advise regarding embracing discipline in life?

Maintain a wholesome discipline

How does the text describe an individual in relation to the universe?

'A child of the universe' with a right to be here

The effective language use component of a multiliteracies curriculum emphasizes developing only speaking skills.

False

The multiliteracies curriculum draws on literature to help students understand their literary heritage.

True

The curriculum uses only literature, not informational texts and multimedia, to build academic vocabulary and content knowledge.

False

The language learning process component focuses on illustrating learning processes that impact language acquisition and learning.

True

Holistic assessment in the multiliteracies curriculum only evaluates reading and writing skills.

False

The curriculum aims to build on students' language, experiences, knowledge, and interests that they bring to school.

True

The multiliteracies curriculum does not prioritize nurturing students' sense of their common ground in using language for communication.

False

The language learning process component does not illustrate how learning processes impact language acquisition.

False

Emphasizing writing arguments, explanatory/informative texts, and narratives is not a focus of the effective language use component in a multiliteracies curriculum.

False

The curriculum does not provide explicit skill instruction in reading and writing.

False

Explore the significance of literature as a human experience and its purpose according to Ahmed (2017). Learn about the Latin origins of the word 'literature' and its various meanings. Delve into how literature serves as a social document reflecting political turmoil, societal injustice, and genocidal conquest.

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