GE118 Lesson 1

Grace Lumacang15 minutes read

The text discusses creating a KWL chart about literature, defining it as imaginative written works with superior quality and criteria for literary quality measurement. It highlights the origin of the term "literature," characteristics of literary texts, and the process of understanding literature through analysis and perspective consideration.

Insights

  • Literature encompasses imaginative written works that reflect authors' intentions and artistic merit, often considered superior due to exceptional qualities and creativity, with the term originating from the Latin word "literatura."
  • Literary quality is assessed through criteria like fictionality, specialized language, lack of pragmatic function, and ambiguity, emphasizing the importance of interpreting texts beyond literal meanings and engaging in critical analysis to uncover diverse perspectives and impacts.

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Recent questions

  • What is literature?

    Literature is imaginative written works of aesthetic excellence.

  • How is literary quality measured?

    Literary quality is measured by fictionality, specialized language, lack of pragmatic function, and ambiguity.

  • What is the significance of literature?

    Literature serves as a means of artistic expression and communication.

  • How does literature encourage critical thinking?

    Literature encourages critical thinking through ambiguity and multiple interpretations.

  • What is the origin of the term "literature"?

    The term "literature" originates from the Latin word "literatura."

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Summary

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Exploring Literature Through KWL Charts

  • The task involves creating a KWL chart about literature, detailing current knowledge, desired knowledge, and learned information.
  • Literature is defined as imaginative written works distinguished by author intentions and aesthetic excellence.
  • Literature is a collection of written works, whether poetry or prose, characterized by imagination and creativity.
  • Literature is traditionally superior in quality compared to other forms of writing, denoting exceptional qualities.
  • The term "literature" originates from the Latin word "literatura," meaning fictional and imaginative writings.
  • Criteria for measuring literary quality include fictionality, specialized language, lack of pragmatic function, and ambiguity.
  • Fictionality in literary texts involves products of the author's imagination, such as characters and events.
  • Specialized language in literature utilizes metaphorical, symbolic, and connotative elements for defamiliarization.
  • Literary texts lack a specific pragmatic function, with meanings derived through the reading process.
  • Ambiguity in literary texts allows for multiple interpretations beyond literal meanings, encouraging attentive analysis.

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Analyzing and Engaging with Literary Works

  • Understanding the aims and designs of a story, poem, or play requires a process of articulating its impact and considering others' perspectives.
  • Lesson conclusion for the semester, encouraging engagement in upcoming activities.
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