The Value of Multicultural and Transnational Literature

Assignment Content

1. 
   
   Please note that word count begins with the first word of the introduction and ends with the last word of the conclusion.
   Resource: Week 5 Electronic Reserve Readings

   Adichie, C.N., (2010). Quality street. New Statesman, 139(4995/4996), 36-39.
   Butterworth, S., (2009). Zadie Smith. Magill’s Survey of World Literature, 1-5.
   Diaz, J., (1996). Edison, New Jersey. Paris Review, 38(138), 333-347.
   Diaz, J., (2004). Homecoming, with turtle. The New Yorker, n/a.
   Narey, W., (2007). Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. Guide to Literary Masters & Their Works, 1.
   Palumbo-Liu, D., (2002). Multiculturalism now: Civilization, national identity, and difference before and after September 11th. Boundary 2, 29(2), 109.
   Smith, Z., (2013). Meet the President! New Yorker, 89(24), 72-77

2. Write a 1,000-word essay that includes the following:

   • A discussion of the similarities and the differences between multicultural and transnational literature
   • A discussion about multicultural literature’s contributions to awareness and respect for diverse groups. Use several works from the Week-5 readings to illustrate your ideas.
   • A discussion of two transnational authors identifying and illustrating his/her topics
   • A discussion of how multicultural study may develop our respect for the perceptions and experiences of others. Use several works from the literary works studied (not limited to week 5).

   Refer to your Week-5 readings and videos as resources for this assignment.