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Designed to offer an appealing anthology where there is an
increased interest in connections between and among cultures,
Across Cultures, strives to promote understanding of diverse
cultures among students. The book advocates acceptance of the
diversity of voices, while suggesting ways to probe the
correspondences, interrelationships, and mutual benefits of that
diversity. The selections cover a great variety of cultural facets.
For example, the readings in "Work," the subject of Chapter 5, lead
students to consider related subjects such as affirmative action,
immigration, cultural displacement, family narratives, and
definitions of success. Throughout the text, students are
encouraged to draw connections between and among readings through
"Correspondence" questions that accompany each selection, thus
developing their critical thinking skills.
This thematic introduction to literature is distinguished by its
inclusion of both classical and contemporary writers, writers from
the British and American tradition, ethnic writers from the United
States, and writers from other cultures. A newly revised pedagogy
highlights brevity, clarity, and accuracy, providing effective
strategies for reading and writing about literature. Students are
asked to observe, reflect on, and write about the social,
political, and cultural aspects of the literature being examined.
The literature is organized thematically into units, each including
stories, poems, and plays arranged in clusters to provoke personal,
analytical, and critical responses.
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