Concept Paper #1 ENG MAJ 9 (Contemporary, Popular and Emergent Literature) MOJICA, ADRIENNE DAVE B
Concept Paper #1 ENG MAJ 9 (Contemporary, Popular and Emergent Literature) MOJICA, ADRIENNE DAVE B
Concept Paper #1 ENG MAJ 9 (Contemporary, Popular and Emergent Literature) MOJICA, ADRIENNE DAVE B
ENG MAJ 9
(CONTEMPORARY,
POPULAR AND EMERGENT
LITERATURE)
Popular literature includes writings aimed at the general public as well as those that are well received by a large
audience.
Emergent literature is a contemporary body of texts that is gaining traction in the global literary landscape; this
includes new scholarly discourse genres such as online collaboration, academic blogs, websites, and e-prints.
Fiction is subjective and evocative
A work of fiction may evoke:
1. the thrill of imagining impossible or unavailable experiences
2. intrigue with playing out "what if" or" if only" scenarios
3. feelings and perceptions of another historical period, or simply observations on the human condition
Interpretation: A Personal Understanding
- The reader's perceptions, imagination, and feelings influence the meaning.
The discussion examines the general viewpoint on each of the three major genres: novels (stories), drama, and
poetry, as well as the application of the concepts of content, language, and structure to each genre.