Reading Of Literature Research Articles

Reading Literature: Catharsis, Duende, Pleasure and Bliss

In this study I purport to look into the relation between literature and its reception, from reading to literary criticism informed by theory. I start from Manguel and Hirsch’s accounts of reading literature and I continue with David Lodge’s contention that “reading a literary text is a process of continuous interpretation and evaluation” and that “the mere decision to go on reading a novel or a poem to its end is a kind of critical act” (Lodge 2003: 92). After a survey of Lodge’s four models of literary criticism and retaining his argument that criticism may even stifle creativity, I tackle the hypothesis posited by Paul de Man that literature resists theory. Drawing on Borges’s claim that any text is a rewriting of other texts, which underpins Gérard Genette’s theory of “architextuality” and “transtextuality” (Genette 1997: 1), I argue that any text absorbs other texts written before it and will be absorbed in its turn by texts written in its wake. My argument of the reception of literature based on the sense of duende (Hirsch 1999: 277) is rooted in Roland Barthes’s distinction between “pleasure” and “bliss”. I conclude that criticism in its most inspired form retains and restores a hedonistic and immersive bliss.

Begetting the Novel; or: On the Conception and Reproduction of a Literary Genre

By means of an in-depth, multi-level metafictional analysis of an exemplary case study, Jeffrey Eugenides’ Pulitzer-winning novel Middlesex (2002), this contribution aims at testing the historiographical and critical affordances of the ‘literature/generation nexus’, i.e., the culturalist reading of literature through the phenomenology and history of generations, and vice versa. The study’s purpose is a twofold one. It firstly and generally aims at exploring the metalinguistic tools offered by this methodology, with a view to identifying and solidifying several key critical tropes, such as tradition vs. innovation, ancestry vs. evolution, heritage vs. transformation, recessiveness vs. dominance, perpetuation vs. discontinuity, etc. Secondly, and more specifically, it seeks to shed light on the conception, reproduction, birth and growth of the novel form itself as a privileged creature in the modern generational (as well as cultural) ecosystem. The semantic intertwining of ‘genre’, ‘gender’ and ‘genius’ displayed by the examined case study – a chain of meanings that is actually among the most fruitful heritage of the Latin term generāre (“to beget”) – will be showcased as a prominent aspect of the novel form as a “synthesis of the heterogenetous” (Ricoeur 1984), and as a privileged laboratory for practices of contamination, hybridisation, cross-fertilisation (Bakhtin 1979), since its very inception in the early eighteenth century.

Особенности развития познавательного интереса младших школьников посредством групповой работы на уроках литературного чтения

Based on the results of the author's research, the article identifies the main problems and features of the cognitive interest of younger students, and identifies methods and means of its development. The general significance of cognitive interest in the structure of the educational environment of elementary school is substantiated and the key directions of the teacher's activity in the use of group forms of work in literary reading lessons are formulated.

Fiction vs. Reality: How Students Discover Real-Life Representations in Prose Using Engaged Reading

Background: The reading of fiction texts requires intense effort to integrate mind, emotion, and intrinsic reading motivation, in order to discover real-life representations. There is limited research in this area.
 Purpose: This study employs the engaged reading strategy combined with discovery learning, in order to investigate improvements in students’ competence in prose appreciation.
 Method: This study used a mixed-method design. Thirty-two Indonesian Language Education students participated in the study. Data was collected using student worksheets, observation, and semi-structured interviews. Data analysis was conducted by identifying and interpreting the results of prose appreciation for each reading activity.
 Results: This study found that while explaining the theme and through description students were able to activate prior knowledge. The students' reading motivation mainly focused on the intrinsic element of stories. They clearly understood the plot, characterizations, and messages, but supporting details varied because of the differences in students’ knowledge, experience, and social background related to short stories. In the post-reading stage, students revealed new knowledge and mental imagery. Based on our findings, engaged reading combined with discovery learning can enrich students' experience and ability to elaborate information, as well as to discover new knowledge about real-life representation in prose.
 Conclusion: Based on the research findings, teachers and lecturers are able to utilize the engaged reading strategy combined with discovery learning to promote students’ ability to read literature. Further research should involve more diverse participants. Experimental research could also examine the advantages and disadvantages of engaged reading and discovery learning.

Theoretical foundations of the meta-subject results formation in primary school students: Based on the Bashkir language learning

The article discusses the theoretical aspects of meta-subject results formation in primary school students in accordance with the updated Federal State Educational Standard of Primary General Education. We analyze the meta-subject educational results and approaches, for students in various subject areas, based on the development of universal learning activities including the subject area “Native language and literary reading in the native language”. In this study, the interpretation of the term “meta-subject” is given, according to which the development of universal educational actions among students takes place in various subject areas, in particular within the subject area “Native language and literary reading in the native language”. The article highlights that the study of state languages contributes to the formation of a multilingual and multicultural personality, which enhances the development of a more harmonious society where respect and recognition of other peoples become key values. We present the analysis of a number of laws and documents regulating the study of the state Bashkir language in schools of the Republic of Bashkortostan. The article focuses on the planned results proposed in the Approximate Curriculum for the academic subject “The State (Bashkir) language of the Republic of Bashkortostan” at the level of general primary education.

Using Dialogues to Support Critical Thinking: Implementing Collaborative Classrooms in Libya

University level students in Libya are not exposed to independent reading materials from other resources as parts of their university level. In reading courses, Libyan English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners are expected to develop reading habits that enable them to absorb information. To do so, they are required to develop adequate language level to comprehend texts. Critical reading that demands questioning to process the meaning of texts is not prioritized in Libyan tertiary classrooms. For these reasons building Libyan English language learners’ ability to read critically is really challenging. Directing reading courses to focus on critical reading have been a demanded part of English language programs for university students in Libya.
 The main purpose of this paper is to investigate the effectiveness of implementing reading activities that can be implemented in Libyan university reading classes to encourage Libyan teachers and learners to go beyond the basic reading skill that include decoding the basic meaning of texts and incorporate critical thinking while reading. The activities involved reading literary materials to encourage Libyan EFL learners to discuss their reading by working collaboratively with their peers. To provide background of the approach, the first part of the paper presents common problems found in the Libyan EFL tertiary classroom. Then the second part focuses on the innovative activities into Libyan EFL literary reading classes. The suggested activities are considered innovative because they have not been implemented in most Libyan language learning settings. Additionally, Libyan EFL learners responded positively towards the activities. The paper concludes by discussing the implications of the approach that can be applied to similar contexts of English language learning.

Insights into Teachers' Funds of Knowledge:

Over more than a century of formal schooling in literature, generations of students have become acculturated to authoritative school-based discourses that devalue everyday literary practices. However, research indicates that when students draw on their everyday practices in the classroom, they engage in rich literary reading experiences. In the current study, we argue that school-based discourses may limit teachers just as they limit students, and that teachers’ literary funds of knowledge may be another potentially powerful resource for closing the distance between school and everyday reading. Drawing on social and literary metaphors of distance and closeness, we compared the discussions of the same teachers reading the same poems in personal (book club) and professional (lesson planning) settings. Analysis showed that teachers’ literary stances differed across conditions. For instance, in the book club condition, teachers were more than twice as likely to enact a close stance when reading—immersing themselves in the text-world and empathizing with characters. We recommend that researchers and teacher educators attend more closely to and make visible the constraints of school-based discourses and the value of everyday funds of knowledge—not just for students, but for teachers.

Applicability limitations and mismatched populations of chimeric antigen receptor T cell immunotherapy

In the past ten years, the research have witnessed the emergence of new tumor immune precision targeted therapy CAR-T cells, which has opened up a new path for tumor treatment. CAR-T cell therapy has been approved for the treatment of hematological tumors, but its role in solid tumors is still unsatisfactory, so many studies have explored combination therapies to improve the efficacy of CAR-T therapy in solid tumors, and although CAR-T cell therapy has a good effect on the treatment of hematologic tumors, there are still non-expressed cases.3 Combination immunomodulators. Chimeric antigen receptor T cell therapy is a new type of immunotherapy in the field of tumors, and CAR-T therapy for solid tumors faces many challenges due to the immunosuppressive microenvironment of solid tumors and the heterogeneity of antigen expression. This paper mainly focuses on the range of treated people of chimeric receptor T cells, and roughly summarizes some of the suitable populations through a large number of literature readings and fusion citations, which aims to help more accurately locate the treated population.

Korupsi Bentuk dari Penyalahgunaan Wewenang Pejabat di Indonesia

The aim of writing this article is to look at corruption in the form of abuse of official authority in Indonesia. This article applies a qualitative method by applying a descriptive analysis system in presenting it. The data collection technique for this research is a library research library study sourced from various reading literature and previous research articles regarding corruption, a form of abuse of official authority in Indonesia. The rise in public officials caught in corruption cases is no longer a surprising phenomenon. Apart from allegations of self-enrichment, receiving gratuities and bribes, the status of corruption suspects is also given to those who, because of their policies, are suspected of causing state losses.

Dampak Perubahan Kebijakan Izin Mendirikan Bangunan (IMB) Menjadi Persetujuan Bangunan Gedung (PBG) di Kabupaten Padang Pariaman

The aim of writing this article is to see the impact of changing the building construction permit (IMB) policy to building construction approval (PBG) in Padang Pariaman Regency. Law Number 23 of 2014 concerning Regional Government states that the management of buildings in the regions is part of the implementation of government affairs in the field of public works and spatial planning which is the authority of the Regency/City government. This article applies a qualitative method by applying a descriptive analysis system in presenting it. The data collection technique for this research is a library research library study sourced from various reading literature and previous research articles regarding policy implementation. There are still obstacles in granting Building Approvals in Padang Pariaman Regency, lack of public awareness of the importance of PBG, lack of public understanding of the procedures and requirements for PBG applications through the SIMBG system and limited professional technical planning staff.

Research on the Heuristic Bias in Behavioral Economics

Behavioral economics is a branch of economics. It studies people's decision-making patterns and behavioral principles when making decisions. Behavioral economics has penetrated into people's lives, and heuristics are everywhere. This paper shows several classifications and experimental investigations of heuristic bias in behavioral economics. It is widely believed that heuristic bias means that when people want to judge a complex, fuzzy, and uncertain event, they often take some shortcut in thinking due to the lack of effective methods, such as relying on past experience, analyzing and processing past experience, getting inspiration, and then making judgments using the inspiration. However, through literature reading and analysis, it can be found that people don't always make such choices when faced with problems, or they stay rational.

Active methods of developing students’ motivation to read literature

Active methods of developing students’ motivation to read literature

IMPLEMENTASI MERDEKA BELAJAR KAMPUS MERDEKA UNTUK MAHASISWA

Merdeka Learning Merdeka Campus (MBKM) is a higher education concept that aims to give students freedom to organize and take control of their learning process. This concept shifts the traditional paradigm of higher education as a reward for lecturers towards a more open and mindful approach to students. MBKM includes giving freedom to students in choosing courses, determining learning methods, and recognizing learning outside the campus. The research used in this journal is library research or library research, with data and information collection techniques through reading literature or written sources such as books, previous research, papers, journals, articles, reports and magazines. In its implementation, MBKM focuses on students, but in line with its goals and focus, there are challenges in implementing MBKM in tertiary institutions.

Twitterature: A New Digital Literary Genre

In the history of literary experimentation, the writer has evolved into a social medium for literary readings of numerous literary works that were previously only known to those with a keen interest in literature and literary genres. As a result, many well-known literary works have been succinctly summarised in front of everyone in a way that is both helpful and provides details while still remaining concise. In this essay, the researcher wants to show how Twitter has developed into a literary form, competing with other well-known literary works like novels, plays, short stories, and poetry, particularly haiku. Beginning with an introduction to Twitter literature and its definition, the study then focuses on the format in which literary tweets are provided, including the word count and length of the presentation of the literary work. Then, the literary subgenres that appeared on Twitter were criticised. The paper provides instances of literary accounts on Twitter and distinguishes the literary genres on Twitter. The study also discusses Twitter’s literary value in educating readers about a variety of literary works, particularly those who are uninterested in or uninterested in literature. Moreover, the distinction between reading literary works in their authentic forms vs their Twitter-based forms. The researcher contrasts the literary subgenres that are best suited for Twitter distribution. As a complement to the other well-known literary genres and in keeping with the varied, quick, and advanced modern day, the researcher concludes by presenting Twitter as one of the crucial literary genres of the new millennium that must be given significance and relevance. However, this study makes the case that Twitter might be. It is seen as an expression of an experimental platform for postmodern electronic literature that can ensure a revival of the steadily dwindling fantasy reading habit that is appealing to the generation of technology enthusiasts.

LA LECTURA LITERARIA DESDE LA PERSPECTIVA DE LA TEORÍA HISTÓRICO-CULTURAL

The theme of literacy is marked by worldview disputes. In this sense, this research aims to discuss the importance of literary reading in the literacy process, based on the assumptions of the historical-cultural theory. Thus, the following question arises: what are the main implications of literary reading for the literacy process, based on the assumptions of the cultural-historical theory? This is bibliographical research, with qualitative data treatment and a critical-dialectical approach, using the Marxist categories 'content' and 'form'. Although incipient, the results point to the possibility of re-dimensioning the literacy process based on literary reading, from the perspective of historical-cultural theory. An approach that goes beyond the didactic-instrumental perspective, a process focused on the formation of the reader subject.

Training Method for Secondary School Teachers as Readers

The teaching of literary reading remains organized around activities that hide the subjectivity of the reader. However, several researchers affirm that all reading is subjective and that the involvement of the reading subject would stimulate personal reactions and plural readings. In this framework, the objective of this study was to understand the effects of a teaching method of comprehensive work on the training of future teachers of Spanish in a program of studies at the Universidad Nacional del Altiplano in Peru. The qualitative research approach, the type of explanatory research, and the quasi-experimental design were adopted. A teacher trainer directed the didactic sequence, organized in seven sessions. The subjective investment of eight voluntary participants was observed and interpreted to understand how to better train them in literary reading and teaching. The results allowed us to identify the subjective resources mobilized by the teachers and to observe the modalities of the reflexivity of the students in the oral and written productions.

Feminizm jako źródło cierpień. Doświadczenie niemożliwości trans/feministycznej solidarności w literaturze trans

If one is to trust the declarations made by numerous leading thinkers in intersectional feminism, such as Sara Ahmed, solidarity between feminism and trans people should be a given. Transfeminism, as a slogan assuming that a new form of feminist thought can be built on the basis of this solidarity, is a slogan that enjoys enduring popularity, even in the face of the apparent rise of transphobic forms of feminism. At the same time, despite the activist success of such perspectives, a careful reading of contemporary trans literature – literature that seeks to serve as a form of recording and expressing the lived experiences of trans people – indicates that the relationship of “trans” to “feminism” is much more complicated. In the work of authors such as Torrey Peters and Alison Rumfitt, feminism, rather than a movement that can support trans people, appears just as often as a source of their suffering. This article attempts to consider these literary representations of the relationship between feminism and transgender (and especially trans femininity). It leads to the question of what barriers stand in the way of the – so seemingly obvious – trans/feminist solidarity, and whether such solidarity is even possible in a situation that recognizes the irreducibility of the differences and tensions that divide the spaces of transgender and feminism. Keywords: trans femininity, transgender, transphobia, feminism, <i>Detransition, Baby. A Novel</i>, <i>Tell Me I’m Worthless</i>

Narrative Medicine in Hospice and Palliative Care: A Longitudinal Fellowship Curriculum Pilot.

Growing evidence suggests that clinician exposure to narrative medicine (NM) may help bolster resilience and mitigate burnout. The value of formal longitudinal training in NM for hospice and palliative medicine (HPM) trainees remains understudied. A 1-year longitudinal NM curriculum for HPM fellows was pilot-tested for feasibility, acceptability, and exploratory impact. Six monthly 45-minute sessions included reading literature, reflective writing, and sharing creative work. Quantitative and qualitative data were collected through a pre-intervention survey and post-intervention survey administered immediately upon completion of the curriculum. Longitudinal impact was assessed with a post-intervention survey administered three months after completion of the curriculum. All HPM fellows (n = 6) attended at least 5/6 sessions during the 1-year pilot, suggesting intervention feasibility. Participant engagement and self-reported comfort with NM exercises supported intervention acceptability. Post-intervention, participants described the positive influence of NM practice on their clinical practice and stated an intention to integrate NM skills in their future HPM careers. Three months following the intervention, participants had a sustained increase in their comfort level with NM. All participants felt that the NM sessions had been relevant to their life as HPM fellows and anticipated using NM moving forward in their practice of HPM. This novel NM curriculum was feasible and acceptable to implement in a 1-year HPM fellowship. Longitudinal impact showed sustained increase in trainee comfort and interest in using NM in their future clinical practice.

“Neither Erudite Nor Didactic”: José Bento’s Translation of Spanish Literature into Portuguese

When considering the long list of translations by the Portuguese poet and translator José Bento (1933–2019), the most striking feature is probably the diversity of Spanish poets, novelists and playwrights that he translated (and often commented on) during his lifelong career. Diversity, however, does not mean randomness, and despite any particular circumstances, it may be argued that this list of translated works suggests that Bento had a clear idea of what should be made available in Portuguese translation as key texts of Spanish literature, including both classical and modern authors, titles and genres. The translator’s comments to his published translations show that they were intended for a large Portuguese audience of the late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries, the most emblematic statement being that the anthologies he organized were “neither erudite nor didactic” (Bento 2001: 728). This article will focus on José Bento’s selection, translation and paratextual comment of several Spanish literary works, eventually taking into account he was also a published poet, with clear ideas about literary reading and creative writing. This will allow us to discuss some specificities of the translation of Spanish literature into Portuguese, as well as Bento’s conceptualization of the translator’s task as a reader and re-writer of the Iberian literary tradition.

Research on the symptoms, causes, and available treatments of narcolepsy

The classic tetrad of hypnagogic hallucinations, cataplexy (sudden bilateral loss of muscle tone), excessive daytime sleepiness, and sleep paralysis characterizes narcolepsy, a chronic sleep disorder. Narcolepsy affects 0.05 percent of the population. It lowers the quality of life for those who have it and can prevent them from engaging in certain occupations and pastimes. Therefore, this paper focuses on the symptoms, causes, and available treatments of narcolepsy. Through literature reading and analysis, it can be concluded that narcolepsy with cataplexy is caused by disruptions in signals within the central nervous system and a lack of hypocretins. There is currently no known cure for narcolepsy, and medication along with lifestyle modifications is the basis of therapy. Moreover, several innovative therapies are being created and tested.