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    This document provides instructions for focus groups 2 & 3 on an upcoming lesson about American literature. The lesson will cover an overview of Realism and Naturalism literary movements as well as works by Mark Twain and Jack London. Students are asked to prepare presentations on Realism and Naturalism covering: definitions and historical context of each movement; major events and characters; exemplary authors and works; and an analysis of a work by Twain or London. References are provided. Presentations should be created as PowerPoint slides and submitted before class along with a list of group members and their contributions. The assignment aims to help students' assessment and appreciation is expressed for their efforts.

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    Focus Group 2-3 Realism - Naturalism

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    BRITISH AMERICAN LITERATURE

    Focus Groups 2 & 3


    Lesson 3: Overview of American Literature
    Discussion: Realism & Mark Twain; Naturalism & Jack London

    Instruction
    For each literary movement, you should present your understanding of the following points:
    • Overview view of literary movement including: definitions; (historical) context; and the most
    distinguish feature that makes it stand out from the previous movement.
    • Characteristics including: the major events and characters which were in focus of the movement.
    • Exemplary works naming some of the most typical authors and their works of art with brief
    analysis.
    • Analysis of one typical exemplary work by Mark Twain (for Realism) or Jack London (for
    Naturalism).

    Note: This is the general outline. You are allowed to have space for creativity and adjustment.

    Time budget: 30 minutes.

    Realism
    References
    https://americanliterature.com/realism-study-guide
    https://public.wsu.edu/~campbelld/amlit/realism.htm
    http://www.online-literature.com/periods/
    https://www.preceden.com/timelines/30398-american-literary-movements
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhA_YsnFpjk
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eTCjHZWmgG0

    Naturalism
    References
    https://public.wsu.edu/~campbelld/amlit/natural.htm
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxY65RSM8DQ
    https://www.preceden.com/timelines/30398-american-literary-movements
    http://www.online-literature.com/periods/
    http://www.craigcarey.net/f14rr/files/2014/07/Naturalism-Critical-Perspectives.pdf
    https://www.jstor.org/stable/4332868?seq=1#metadata_info_tab_contents

    You must demonstrate your group work with visual aids as PowerPoint/Keynote slides or equivalent and
    submit to the instructor via email: linhnv@ftu.edu.vn no later than one day before the class. Please do not
    forget to submit your group list with full name, student ID and contribution of every member of the group.
    Note on the subject of submission email: for example: Monday Class – Lesson 3 American Literature –
    Focus Group: Realism & Mark Twain.

    All of your effort during the course is appreciated and counted in the assessment.

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