Lesson-1-World-Lit-Pdf.pdf

Introduction to World Literature Ms. Jeryll Kim B. Mercado Throughout the years, people have used literature to celebrate life, endured pain and praise God for it offers a deep sense of understanding and reflection of human’s life.  It is derived from the Lati...

Introduction to World Literature Ms. Jeryll Kim B. Mercado Throughout the years, people have used literature to celebrate life, endured pain and praise God for it offers a deep sense of understanding and reflection of human’s life.  It is derived from the Latin word “litera” which means acquaintance with letters. It refers to any “written work”. What is Literature? It is the mirror of the society which reflects societal norms, culture, tradition, experiences, etc. It goes along with society  A body of literary productions, either oral, written or visual. What is Contains imaginative language Literature? that realistically portray thoughts, emotions, and experiences of the human condition.  World literature is used to refer to the sum total of the world's national literatures, but usually it refers to the circulation of works into the wider world beyond their country of origin. What is World Often used in the past primarily for masterpieces of Literature? Western European literature, world literature today is increasingly seen in global context. In its most expansive sense, it could include any work that has reached beyond its ‘home base’.  It is a broad network of literature that interacts in the spaces between cultures and must be read outside its cultural context. What is It is NOT a travelogue; should NOT be approached World with the mindset of “look how different these people are from us”. Literature? It is about stepping out of our neighborhoods, regions, cultures, and ethnicities and placing ourselves in the larger context of humanity.  There is a lot to be said about the diversity and universality of world literature. The distinct language and inventiveness of certain literature coming from different continents What is showcase the lives and emotions of their people, while offering the world a view of what happens in World their society. Literature? A good example is the common themes of diaspora in Asian and African literature, magic realism in Latin American literature, and societal issues in the classical literature of Europe and North America.  Just as important to understand where we come from as it is to understand the culture that an What do we author comes from. bring as We read works of World Literature out of its context and cannot understand or appreciate it in Readers? the same way as someone from the same culture. By understanding our own culture, we can gain deeper meaning from an author from a foreign culture. Ultimately, we read/study World Literature to establish common ground, rather than show differences; that’s why authors strive to create new ideas that aren’t limited by national or cultural boundaries. STANDARDS OF LITERATURE  PERMANENCE An important feature of great literature is that it endures. Classic literature such as the work Dickens are still enjoyed by readers today, generations after they were originally written and in a completely different world it was intended for. This is extremely important because if a work of literature is not enjoyed 20 years after publication, it will simply be forgotten.  This is similar to endurance in a way that UNIVERSAL literature must appeal to a range of APPEAL people across different age groups, nationalities, cultures and beliefs ARTISTRY The literature should be well written and appeal to our sides with beautifully crafted phrases and sentences. Sentences such as are often memorized and can become famous phrases. STYLE The writer of literature will usually have a unique view of the world and will put thoughts in a way we have never considered. It may be thoughts about the world, or it may simply be thoughts about the actual words used. Words may be used in a creative and unusual way that is entertaining and interested. INTELLECTUALLY VALUABLE Literary work will usually inform us about our past, our present or the world around us. It may not be in the form of facts and figures but it will help us understand our lives and realize truths about humanity and life in general. Literature should mentally stimulate us and enriches our thoughts  Literature should carry many associations that lead beyond the surface meaning. Underlying suggestions usually carry an enormous amount of emotional power, often because it is not directly mentioned but hinted at through associations that can often be more powerful. SUGGESTIVENESS The reader is left to establish what the author is suggesting, and this captures the reader’s imagination by making him/her think about he/she he are reading. SPIRITUAL VALUE Great works of literature are often thought to have an underlying moral message which are often written between the lines than can potentially make us better people.