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Dissertation
PERFORMATIVITY BASED CRITICAL LITERATURE PEDAGOGY: A PEDAGOGICAL METHOD FOR READING
Washington State University
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Washington State University
05/2024
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.7273/000006589
Abstract
In an era marked by dynamic shifts in social identities, literature emerges as a conduit for cultivating understanding, empathy, and self-awareness. This dissertation is a transformative exploration of Critical Literature Pedagogy (CLP) and the concepts of ‘performativity’ and ‘trans identity’ within queer theory. With a focus on fostering inclusive learning environments, this study employs CLP as a lens to explore the notion of performativity in texts and education. Central to this dissertation is the development of a pedagogical framework created to analyze texts, encompassing both written and multimedia formats, through the lens of performativity and trans identity. The developed pedagogical method uses science fiction as a primary example for illustrating functionality. However, the method’s adaptability across genres, medias, and subjects is underscores its broad applicability. Through the pedagogical approach, students are then empowered to engage critically with texts, gaining insight into the construction of meaning and the interplay of identity markers. This dissertation not only advances pedagogical scholarship but contributes to the broader discussion on inclusivity, representation, accessibility, and identity within educational contexts. By bridging theory with practice, the developed method offers a roadmap for educators to navigate the complexities of contemporary society through critical engagement with literature.
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- Title
- PERFORMATIVITY BASED CRITICAL LITERATURE PEDAGOGY
- Creators
- Nicolaas T. Koenis
- Contributors
- Ashley S Boyd (Chair)Nishant Shahani (Committee Member)Roger Whitson (Committee Member)
- Awarding Institution
- Washington State University
- Academic Unit
- English, Department of
- Theses and Dissertations
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Washington State University
- Publisher
- Washington State University
- Number of pages
- 176
- Identifiers
- 99901122439801842
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Dissertation