Factual Questions
This section provides a thorough investigation into foundational questions that shape our understanding of identity and culture, particularly through language. Key questions include: What is Identity? and How can culture be represented through language? Through these inquiries, students will explore how their own identities and cultural backgrounds affect their perspectives and interpretations of both literary and non-literary texts.
The exploration of identity involves understanding the traits, beliefs, values, and expressions that define both individuals and groups. Culture encapsulates the shared customs, arts, social institutions, and achievements of groups of people. By analyzing various texts, students will learn how language can affirm, express, and challenge identity and cultural values. The learning objectives encourage students to:
- Analyze how authors convey identity and cultural values through various literary devices.
- Explore the construction of identity through word choice, tone, and style in different texts.
- Create personal and analytical responses reflecting on their own identities and cultural perspectives.
- Compare and contrast different cultural contexts and the perspectives of authors.
Through the investigation of these concepts, the section underscores the relationship between language, identity, and culture, which is essential for a comprehensive understanding of the broader themes contained within the unit.