Overview

This book draws on empirical studies of classrooms teaching The Sirens of Baghdad by Yasmina Khadra to demonstrate how novels can effectively help achieve learning objectives related to intercultural understanding and global citizenship. By combining theoretical and empirical research, the book offers insights into the most effective ways to discuss cross-cultural literature with upper secondary students who have grown up in the Western world. It outlines how, where, and why such literature can enhance students' understanding of different cultures and make them more globally aware citizens.

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Author:   Karl Ågerup
Publisher:   Springer International Publishing AG
Imprint:   Palgrave Macmillan
Edition:   1st ed. 2023
Weight:   0.367kg
ISBN:  

9783031455261

ISBN 10:   3031455266
Pages:   164
Publication Date:   01 November 2023
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Part I Introduction.- The Urgency of Reading Cross-Cultural Fiction.- Competing Educational Policies.- Literary Education in Sweden.- Yasmina Khadra and The Sirens of Baghdad.- Methodological Considerations.- Part II Reading.- Using Fiction as a Source of Real-World Knowledge.- Imagination and Empathy.- Identifying With the Hero’s Emotions.- Transportation to the Fictional World.- Trusting the Author and Connecting the Novel to Real Iraq.- Partial Response Patterns.- Statistical Analysis.- Individual Emotive Reactions.- The Teachers’ View of the Intervention.- Using the Novel in Vocational Classes.- Addressing Diversity.- Part III Discussing.- Handling Political Emotions in the Classroom.- Creating Productive Student Relationships.- Students at Risk.- Collaborative Teaching Practices.- Fiction's Role in Intercultural Education.- Picking the Right Books.- Planning and Leading Book Talks.- Part IV Conclusion.- Summary.

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Karl Ågerup is Associate Professor of Comparative Literature in the School of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences at Orebro University, Sweden.

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