The Elements

of
Multicultural
Literature
TSLB3203
Madam Layla
social issues
family
relationships
belief systems
value systems
gender issue
 How do we read and understand the
multicultural elements in a literary text?
General
Idea
Specifi
Topic
EXAMINE : CRUCIAL DETAILS

►What details ?
►Link it to the elements :
a)social issues
b)family relationships
c)belief systems
d)value systems
e)gender issue
 Beliefs: W ha t to look
What do buildings look like?
for…
How are people dressed?
How much interaction is there?
Who is talking to whom?
How does the place “feel”?
What values are emphasized?
Who is held up for praise?
Are parties, celebrations, or other ceremonies mentioned?
What sorts of things are discussed?
What “face” is being presented to the world?
 ▪Beliefs, values and norms within an group are a part of
what is commonly referred to as “culture.”

▪Norms and beliefs are expressions of values.

▪Every group develops distinct beliefs and patterns over

time. Many of these are subconscious or taken for granted.

▪They are demonstrated in the rituals, stories, ceremonies

and other symbolic forms.
GENERAL ANALYSIS
EXPRESS
R- Read
E- Examine
A- Analyze
R- Reflect/Respond
Tutorial task

►Read `The Good Old Days' and 'The Yellow

Wallpaper'.
►In groups, analyse both stories using the REAR
approach
►Identify the multicultural elements which are
evident in the story?
►How do these stories help enhance an understanding
of cultural pluralism?
►Present your ideas /points to the class
Thank You

Madam Laylaa