Browsing NTNU Open by Author "Edgar, Eir-Anne"
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A Qulitative Research Study on How Multicultural Literature Is Implemented in Norwegian EFL Classrooms to Teach About Racial Diversity
Carlson, Mats (Master thesis, 2022)Mangfoldet i norske skole har økt gjennom de siste femti årene, noe som viser viktigheten for å implementere flerkulturelt materiale i klasserommet. I tillegg, samtidig som at lærebøker spiller en mindre rolle i dagens ... -
Beyond Binaries, Borders, and Boundaries: Mapping the City in John Rechy’s City of Night
Edgar, Eir-Anne (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)This article discusses John Rechy's 1963 novel City of Night and the metaphorical function of the “City.” The sprawling City includes street corners, bars, beaches, movie theaters, and parks. These spaces are public and ... -
Envisioning AfAm Literary History in Norwegian Fjord og Fjell
Edgar, Eir-Anne (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)To many, Norway is a land of extremes. One of the wealthiest countries in the world, it's also said to be home to the happiest people who benefit from the strongest social welfare system, frolicking among the fjords and ... -
Historical Proficiency through Fictional Texts: A Didactic Approach to Learn about Indigenous Peoples
Bratsve, Astri Lægran (Bachelor thesis, 2021)According to scholars, pupils do not learn about the Sami people’s culture, history, and language, and acquire positive attitudes towards the Sami people, which they are supposed to. In addition, texts about the Sami people ... -
A rational continuum: Legal and cultural abortion narratives in Trump's America
Edgar, Eir-Anne (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Since Trump has taken office, the right to abortion is under threat. The composition of the Supreme Court can change quickly, giving the President opportunity to appoint justices he views as like-minded. This article ... -
Teaching Empathy and Promoting Global Citizenship through Literature
Edgar, Eir-Anne (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)In the dual roles of educator and reader, a Venn diagram of overlapping desires and experiences emerges. In teaching literature, we want students to read and understand the perspectives of those who they might perceive as ... -
The Civil Rights Movement through the Lens: Using Film to Acquire Historical Proficiency
Gunnes, Maren Widgren (Bachelor thesis, 2021)In the contemporary society, students and the general public are more likely to access historical knowledge through mediums such as film. This sheds light on the value of evaluating how they can be utilized, and what they ...