I've taken a lot of Lit courses that cover all kinds of ethnic backgrounds but I don't necessarily think I have a favorite. I judge a piece of writing based on the quality of the writing. If I had to pick a favorite, I would say I prefer to read Jewish literature (is this correct?) because since before I can remember when, I have been fascinated by the holocaust: why it happened, how it happened, the stories of the people in the concentration camps. These stories are very inspirational to me considering the amazing amount of resiliance and tenacity of spirit it took to live this way. As far as the students I prefer to tutor are concerned, I have to say I have a soft spot for the Asians. They are patient, sweet, and very eager to learn.
The second question is tricky. I have noticed cultural differences in the way that some other races sometimes write the way the would speak. I just talk to them about the type of language used in a paper as opposed to being used while speaking. Everyone, including myself, has to polish up the way they write things so that they read better. This is not to say the way we talk is wrong, only that scholarly writing is a little more serious.
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I love reading about the Holocaust from a psychological point of view. I love trying to understand why people thought the way they did and what happened. It's fascinating.
ReplyDeleteI like how you approach differences from the perspective of the assignment. It's less, "You're doing this wrong," and more, "I think the professor might want you to do this."