Cultivating Global Citizenship through Critical Literacy: A Case Study of Never Fall Down in College English Reading Class

• 발행기관: 팬코리아영어교육학회(구 영남영어교육학회)
• 저자명: En Hye Lee
• 간행물 정보: 『영어교육연구』제33권 4호, 137~156쪽, 전체 20쪽
• 주제분류: 사회과학 > 교육학
• 파일형태: PDF
• 발행일자: 2021.12.30

영문 초록

This study examines how college English reading classes in Korea can be the site for cultivating global citizenship through the critical literacy of global literature. Participation in various critical literacy activities prior to and after reading Patricia McCormick s Never Fall Down, a survival story of a Cambodian child in the Killing Fields, has given students opportunities to move beyond the superficial understanding of others and develop their own awareness of and respect for racial, ethnic, linguistic, and cultural diversities. The findings of this study show that the integration of global literature is a gateway to reading the word and the world. It was revealed that while engaging with English texts through reading the story of Cambodia, students could enter into the lived experiences in the country, gain insights into their understanding of the commonality of human experiences, and take a critical view on the power and oppressions that permeate every aspect of global society. Shedding light on the power of reading the world, this study highlights the significance of critical literacy through the reading of global literature in English classes, which will serve as a vehicle to cultivate global citizenship.

목차

I. INTRODUCTION

II. LITERATURE REVIEW

III. METHOD

IV. FINDINGS AND DISCUSSIONS

V. IMPLICATIONS

키워드

global citizenship education global literature English education critical literacy Never Fall Down