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Are you interested in your own life and the lives of other teenagers living in other parts of the world, with lives vastly different and yet surprisingly similar to your own? In this course you will examine the issues and concerns of adolescence from a global perspective. You will have the opportunity to learn about your own heritage and the heritage of others. Through multicultural literature, you will read about and discuss the issues of class, prejudice, race, and ethnic pride. The main theme of this course is tolerance and diversity and the readings and activities will challenge you to think about the misconceptions and stereotypes related to various cultures.
In this course, you will engage in studies of various cultures, religions, and ethnicities. You will read approximately 250 pages per week, engage in discussions 4-5 days per week, and write personal and analytical responses to the literature.
Learning Objectives: At the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Read a wide range of print texts to build an understanding of texts, of you, and of the culture of the United States and the world.
- Read a wide range of print texts to build an understanding of the many dimensions (e.g., philosophical, ethical, aesthetic) of the human experience.
- Apply a wide range of strategies to comprehend, interpret, evaluate, and appreciate texts.
- Adjust your use of spoken, written, and visual language to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences and for different purposes.
- Apply knowledge of language structure, language conventions, media techniques, figurative language, and genre to critique and discuss print texts.
- Develop an understanding of and respect for diversity in language use, patterns, and dialects across cultures, ethnic groups, geographic regions, and social roles.
- Participate as a knowledgeable, reflective, creative, and critical member of a variety of literary communities.
- Use written and visual language to accomplish your own purposes.
Materials Needed: (Students should be able to find copies of these books in their school or community libraries.)
The Kite Runner
The Book Thief
An Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
A Step From Heaven by An Na
Night by Elie Wiesel
Although this course is open to students in 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grades, due to the mature nature of some of the texts, Site Coordinators should be sure that ninth grade students can handle the demands of an honors, reading-intensive course with mature content.
