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IDENTIFY REPRESENTATIVE ASIAN LITERATURE TEXTS AND AUTHORS MAP OF ASIA  Group Activity: AUTHORS AND Author and TEXT Text Matching Match the correct author with their text and the description of...

IDENTIFY REPRESENTATIVE ASIAN LITERATURE TEXTS AND AUTHORS MAP OF ASIA  Group Activity: AUTHORS AND Author and TEXT Text Matching Match the correct author with their text and the description of that text. REPRESENTATIVE TEXT AND AUTHORS FROM ASIA Title of Authors Nationality/ Short Texts Country of Description Origin Three Bi Feiyu Chinese A novel about Sisters the lives of three sisters in a rural Chinese village, portraying the struggles of REPRESENTATIVE TEXT AND AUTHORS FROM ASIA Title of Authors Nationality/ Short Texts Country of Description I Do Eileen Tabios Filipino Origin A collection of poetry that explores themes of love, identity, and displacement, often reflecting on Filipino- American REPRESENTATIVE TEXT AND AUTHORS FROM ASIA Title of Authors Nationality/ Short Texts Country of Description Serious Men Manu Joseph Origin Indian A satirical novel set in Mumbai that deals with class struggles and ambition through the story of a Brahmin REPRESENTATIVE TEXT AND AUTHORS FROM ASIA Title of Authors Nationality/ Short Texts Country of Description The Origin Kenzaburō Ōe Japanese A novel that Changeling explores the complex relationship between two men, blending elements of memoir, family history, and surrealism. REPRESENTATIVE TEXT AND AUTHORS FROM ASIA Title of Authors Nationality/ Short Texts Country of Description The Thing Tabish Khair Origin Indian A historical About Thugs novel set in Victorian England, focusing on an Indian immigrant and the prejudices and criminal stereotypes he faces as a   What can we learn from Asian literature about the human experience? VISIBILITY OF  How do these texts show ASIAN the diversity and LITERATURE commonalities of people across the continent? GROUP ACTIVITY: IDENTIFYING THEMES, CONTEXT, AND AUTHORS With the same groups, identify the following for each text: The central theme or issue discussed in the text. How the social, political, or cultural context of the author's country is reflected in the text. 1. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING AUTHORS WROTE THE NOVEL SERIOUS MEN? A. KENZABURŌ ŌE B. BI FEIYU C. MANU JOSEPH D. EILEEN TABIOS 2. THREE SISTERS BY BI FEIYU DEALS WITH: A. THE CHALLENGES FACED BY THREE WOMEN IN RURAL CHINA. B. A DETECTIVE SOLVING A CRIME IN BEIJING. C. A FAMILY’S MIGRATION TO AMERICA. D. THE AFTERMATH OF WORLD WAR II. 3. EILEEN TABIOS, THE AUTHOR OF I DO, IS FROM WHICH COUNTRY? A. CHINA B. JAPAN C. THE PHILIPPINES D. INDIA 4. THE THING ABOUT THUGS BY TABISH KHAIR ADDRESSES WHICH THEME? A. COLONIAL INDIA AND ITS ECONOMIC SYSTEMS B. THE STEREOTYPING OF INDIAN IMMIGRANTS IN VICTORIAN ENGLAND C. THE MIGRATION OF AN INDIAN FAMILY TO AMERICA D. THE IMPACT OF THE INTERNET ON MODERN INDIA 5. THE CHANGELING BY KENZABURŌ ŌE FOCUSES ON: A. THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN TWO CHILDHOOD FRIENDS B. A SUPERNATURAL MYSTERY IN A SMALL TOWN C. THE CHALLENGES OF LIVING IN POST-WAR JAPAN D. A TRADITIONAL FAMILY DRAMA 6. SERIOUS MEN BY MANU JOSEPH IS PRIMARILY ABOUT: A. THE HISTORY OF INDIA'S INDEPENDENCE B. CLASS STRUGGLES AND AMBITION IN MUMBAI C. THE RISE OF THE TECH INDUSTRY IN INDIA D. A HISTORICAL FIGURE IN ANCIENT INDIA   7. The term "thug" in The Thing About Thugs refers to: A. A political activist B. A notorious gang member in England C. An Indian immigrant in England dealing with stereotypes D. A wealthy businessman 8. Which of the following themes is commonly found in Asian literature? A. Identity and migration B. The American Dream C. Technology and space exploration D. The European Renaissance 9. Which of the following is a common trait of 21st-century Asian literature? A. It often explores themes of modernity vs. tradition. B. It mainly focuses on Western culture. C. It avoids discussing social issues. D. It is exclusively written by male authors. 10. The collection I Do by Eileen Tabios mainly explores which themes? A. War and conflict B. Love, identity, and displacement C. Technology and advancement D. Politics and revolution IDENTIFY 21ST CENTURY REPRESENTATI VE TEXT AND AUTHORS FROM NORTH AMERICA Title Author It Is Joshua Jennifer Important Espinoza To Be Something Twin Study Stacey Richter The Bully Roger Dean Kiser Mango Regie Cabico Poem This is Donald Glover America A Gentle Autumn Christian Hell GROUP ACTIVITY  What is the central theme of the text?  How does the author reflect contemporary issues in their work?  What cultural or social perspectives are evident? Title Author Locatio Short n Descriptio n It Is Joshua Californi A poem that Impo Jennifer a, USA explores rtant Espinoza identity, To Be transformati Som on, and the ethin experience g of being Title Author Locatio Short n Description Twin Stacey Arizona, A short story Stud Richter USA that delves y into the complexities of sibling relationships and individuality. Title Author Locatio Short n Description The Roger Dean California A narrative Bully Kiser , USA about childhood trauma and the lasting effects of bullying. Title Author Locatio Short n Description Mang Regie Filipino- A poem o Cabico America reflecting on Poem n/New Filipino- York City, American USA identity and cultural heritage through food Title Author Locatio Short n Description This is Donald African- A politically Americ Glover American charged song a /Georgia, and music USA video that critiques racial violence and systemic Title Author Locatio Short n Description A Autumn Californi A dark, Gentle Christian a, USA surreal tale Hell about personal transformati on and existential dilemmas.  Title Author Location Short Description Joshua Jennifer Espinoza California, USA A poem that explores 1. identity, transformation, and APPLICATION the experience of being transgender. Twin Study Arizona, USA A short story that delves into 2. the complexities of sibling relationships and individuality. The Bully Roger Dean Kiser California, USA A narrative about childhood trauma and the lasting effects of bullying. Mango Poem Regie Cabico A poem reflecting on Filipino- 3. American identity and cultural heritage through food imagery. This is African-American/ A politically charged song and America 4. Georgia, USA music video that critiques racial violence and systemic injustice in America. Autumn Christian California, USA A dark, surreal tale about 5. personal transformation and existential dilemmas. 1. Which of the following authors wrote “It Is Important To Be Something”? a) Regie Cabico b) Joshua Jennifer Espinoza c) Donald Glover d) Stacey Richter 2. Which contemporary issue is central to Donald Glover’s “This is America”? a) Gender inequality b) Environmentalism c) Racial injustice d) Immigration 3. "Mango Poem" by Regie Cabico reflects perspectives from which cultural background? a) Filipino-American b) Native American c) African-American d) Mexican-American 4. Which author focuses on childhood experiences in their work “The Bully”? a) Autumn Christian b) Roger Dean Kiser c) Stacey Richter d) Joshua Jennifer Espinoza 5. What is the main theme of "A Gentle Hell" by Autumn Christian? a) Social media influence b) The supernatural and personal transformation c) Immigration d) Political corruption