Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: This action research study investigated how 29 students in an English-medium American literature course at a Japanese university engaged with literary texts in terms of cross-cultural comparisons and universal themes. A combination of surveys, class discussions, weekly postlesson reflections, book reports and final presentations revealed that students not only deepened their understanding of American literature but also connected it to Japanese literature, culture and history. Students found personal relevance in themes including individualism, friendship, family relationships, identity and discrimination. The findings suggest that when students are taught historical context, encouraged to compare cultures, and reflect on themes they can personally relate to, they will engage deeply with American literature.
DOI: 10.69182/0002000354
Authors: ジャック ライアン, Jack Ryan
Language: English
Subfield: Literature and Literary Theory
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7152011446
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