Term paper about the teaching potential of African American Literature in the English as a Foreign Language (EFL) Classroom. The paper is based on the book "The Hate You Give" by Angie Thomas. Within the paper, it is explained why this book is relevant and well-suited for the classroom. For the novel, an example of a teaching unit is analyzed and described. One lesson is looked at in detail.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Teaching African American literature in the EFL Classroom
- Didactic analysis
- Teaching Unit
- Lesson Plan for the fifth lesson
- Material
- Conclusion
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
The main objective of this paper is to analyze the suitability of "The Hate U Give" for teaching within the English as a Foreign Language (EFL) classroom. This paper explores the potential benefits of teaching African American literature in the EFL context, discussing the competences and skills fostered by using such literature. To illustrate how "The Hate U Give" can be integrated into the German curriculum, a teaching unit and lesson plan are included.
- Significance of teaching African American literature in EFL classrooms
- Benefits of diverse perspectives and cultural understanding
- Didactic analysis of "The Hate U Give" and its suitability for EFL
- Development of ethical and moral reasoning through literature
- Promoting inclusivity and diversity in the EFL classroom
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction: This chapter emphasizes the importance of teaching African American literature in EFL classrooms due to its potential to enhance students' perspectives, cultural understanding, and empathy. It also introduces the book "The Hate U Give" as a case study and outlines the paper's structure.
- Teaching African American literature in the EFL Classroom: This chapter delves into the benefits of teaching African American literature in the EFL classroom, highlighting its role in fostering critical thinking, self-reflection, and ethical engagement. It also explores how such literature can empower students to gain access to complex realities related to race, identity, and culture in American society.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This paper focuses on the key topics of teaching African American literature in EFL classrooms, the didactic analysis of "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas, and the development of teaching units and lesson plans for incorporating this book into the German EFL curriculum. Key themes include cultural awareness, diversity, inclusivity, ethical reasoning, and the importance of diverse perspectives.
- Quote paper
- Lea Wittowski (Author), 2023, "The Hate You Give" by Angie Thomas. Teaching African American Literature in the EFL Classroom, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1373662
