Podcasts about reading literature

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NOTES: Christians need to be able to read and recognize great literature. GUEST INFORMATION: In this episode Lydia Schaible joins us to talk about how the church should be involved in society. Lydia is a follower of Christ, the wife to Burk, mother to four children, living in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. She fills her days educating her children, serving in her local church, co-hosting the All Things Bright and Beautiful podcast, occasionally writing for her blog, and managing her home in the hopes of making it a place of peace and welcome to all people, where the Gospel is naturally infused in dinner conversation. She can usually be found between stacks of books and half-filled coffee cups gone cold, hiking and catching bugs with her children, or playing board games with her husband. She has been greatly helped and influenced by Charlotte Mason, C.S. Lewis, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Augustine, Elisabeth Elliot, and Alister McGrath. QUESTIONS THIS EPISODE ASKS: Here are the questions that we asked Lydia in this episode: Why is reading important for society and for Christians? What are some literary works that every American must read? This same principle is true within the Christian subculture. We gravitate towards the newest christian leader's book and seldom read the rich classics of the christian heritage. Why might this be and is it good or bad? In an age where most people primarily read articles online, and even then they only read a fraction of the entire article, why and how should we read literature? Why do you think that God gave stories and literature to us and also why did He use them in the Bible? What does literature and story tell us about who God has made us to be? We talk a lot about 'the narrative' today. How should Christians think about the stories they are absorbing through news, social media, etc? In the 1st episode of your podcast, All Things Bright and Beautiful you make several comparisons to exercise and reading. I feel like our culture is about 600 pounds overweight and we have no idea where to start. Could you talk about that a little bit and where should we start? 0ur culture has changed the definition of love. But people still respect the idea of love. This means that people still feel the weight of ‘love your neighbor' but no longer know what love is or how to do it. How does literature help us understand love and correctly define it? ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: "Music by Kabbalistic Village" and link to my website - kabbalisticvillage.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-belch0/support

Highlights of this podcast include: How to become an active reader? Why is reading meant to be a communal act? Experiencing renewal through deep attention How is loneliness healed? What is the danger of living in a utilitarian way? Why are we so stressed out? What is the remedy? What uplifts me is not just a sitcom or happy ending? What really uplifts me? Why do women read more than men? Women are in the trenches of daily experience. Gregory Wolfe is a writer, teacher, editor, and publisher. In 1989 he founded Image—one of America's leading literary journals, which he edited for thirty years. He was also the founding director of the Seattle Pacific University MFA in Creative Writing program. Wolfe brings to the position more than three decades of experience as an editor, publisher, writer, teacher, and thought leader in the realms of art, literature, and religion. Wolfe is the founder of Image—one of America's leading literary journals, which he edited for thirty years. He was also the founding director of the Seattle Pacific University MFA in Creative Writing program. Wolfe's writing has appeared in numerous publications, including the Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, First Things, Commonweal, and America. In 2005 he was a judge for the National Book Awards. His books include Beauty Will Save the World, Intruding Upon the Timeless, and The Operation of Grace. He is married to the novelist, Suzanne M. Wolfe. They are the parents of four grown children and live in Richmond Beach, Washington. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wellreadmom/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wellreadmom/support

Lydia Kinne shares a story about a women's book club, and the benefits they draw as believers from reading fiction in community. And we interview Chris and Kyrsi Connelly about how taking and now teaching the marriage class has impacted their relationship.

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This talk, presented by Mark Olivero, is an examination of how we can use the world's wisdom literature as a window into the transcendent by cultivating an eye for the Greatest Good. After some introductory notes, this lecture examines 3 main points on how to reading literature in light of the Greatest Good: 1) See the world's wisdom literature as our inheritance, 2) see the ways that Deconstruction methods devalue our literary inheritance and 3) learn how the Hero's Code values the world's wisdom literature by keeping an eye toward the Greatest Good.

In this bonus episode, Professor Tommy Koh speaks about why reading literature is vital for understanding technology, mastering a language and comprehending the world. A top-notch negotiator and seasoned diplomat, Professor Koh believes that the study of literature is one of the best investments he has made. Episode Guest Professor Tommy Koh, Ambassador-at-Large at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Rector of Tembusu College at the National University of Singapore and Chairman of the National Heritage Board Recommended Reads Humanities at the heart of a holistic education in a tech-driven world by Professor Tommy Koh. Literature in the 21st Century Professor Tommy Koh’s Recommended Reads for Understanding America See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Kirsty this week as she discusses reading, books and announces the launch of our brand new Fancy a Blether? book club! New episodes EVERY WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and check out our website. Poem of the Week: 'There Is No Frigate Like a Book' by Emily Dickinson Charity Spot of the Week: The Children's Literacy Charity Main Episode Mentions: Huffpost Article, 'Autumn' by Ali Smith, 'The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie' by Muriel Spark, 'The Big Katie Morag Storybook' by Mairi Hedderwick, 'Matilda' by Roald Dahl, 'Your Silence Will Not Protect You' by Audre Lorde, 'Purple Hibiscus' by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, 'The Last Stop on Market Street' by Matt de la Peña, 'Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants' by Ann Brashares, 'Hotel World' by Ali Smith, 'The Driver's Seat' by Muriel Spark, 'The Moonstone' by Wilkie Collins, 'The Post-Colonial Studies Reader' by Bill Ashcroft, Gareth Griffins and Helen Tiffin. What I'm Reading This Week: 'Where The Crawdads Sing' by Delia Owens Positive News Story of the Week: Meditation Linked to Better Physical Health

In this fifth episode, Dr. Heidi Lovett, Tierra Jackson, Sadiyah Malcolm, Myesha Carter, Joel Rhone, Julienne Louis, Lindsey Foster, and Cathleen Antoine-Abiala read excepts from literature written by Black authors of the past and present. Their readings, highlights literature as a form of activism and pays homage to Black writers past and present.

For the fifth episode of Women House, Agathe Salha chose several excerpts from Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë, published in 1847. Charlotte Brontë, Jane Eyre, Penguin Classics, 2006. Agathe Salha teaches literature at the Université Grenoble Alpes. Her  work focuses on biographic and autobiographic writing, the relationship  between text and image and the representation of memory in contemporary  literature.   AWARE is a non-profit organization co-founded in 2014 by Camille Morineau.       AWARE's podcast is made possible by the support of Belinda de Gaudemar. Produced by Elodie Royer. Sound by Andrew Nelson. In the credits of the episode is an excerpt of the film Jane Eyre (2011) directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga. The english version of this episode is read by Muriel Zagha.   Picture credits : Still from Jane Eyre by Cary Joji Fukunaga, 2011. Laurie Sparham © Focus Features Everett Collection Bridgeman Images. 

Ask someone the following two questions. First, "Is reading literature a good thing?" Then, "Do you read literature?" And it is amazing that everyone will answer affirmative in the former and negative in the latter.Do that with anything else in life and you will likely find a wide range of answers. "Is riding horseback a good thing?" Some will say yes and some will say no and some will be neutral. Then follow with the second question "Do you horseback ride,? And again you'll get a variety of answers. Try the question with 'working hard,' 'following your passion,' 'exercise,' 'eating healthy.'There is a huge disconnect in our society. We all know that reading literature is a Good and yet very few of us actually read literature. On today's episode I talked with Deanna Heikkinen from Pisan Academy to talk about the value of literature. Both Deanna and I share the missoin of attempting to bring literature to non-academics. At the Pisan Academy, they focus on creating curriiculum for homeschoolers.

Ask someone the following two questions. First, "Is reading literature a good thing?" Then, "Do you read literature?" And it is amazing that everyone will answer affirmative in the former and negative in the latter.Do that with anything else in life and you will likely find a wide range of answers. "Is riding horseback a good thing?" Some will say yes and some will say no and some will be neutral. Then follow with the second question "Do you horseback ride,? And again you'll get a variety of answers. Try the question with 'working hard,' 'following your passion,' 'exercise,' 'eating healthy.'There is a huge disconnect in our society. We all know that reading literature is a Good and yet very few of us actually read literature. On today's episode I talked with Deanna Heikkinen from Pisan Academy to talk about the value of literature. Both Deanna and I share the missoin of attempting to bring literature to non-academics. At the Pisan Academy, they focus on creating curriiculum for homeschoolers.

How has race become both (in)visible and hyper-visible in the Age of Trump?  How is race experienced as spectacle and everyday reality? Join Makeila, Michael, Chriselle, Marissa, and Rodney – – five students from “Reading Literature in the Age of Trump,” an undergraduate course at San Francisco State University as they discuss Claudia Rankine’s poetry … Continue reading Podcast Episode #4: Claudia Rankine, “Citizen: An American Lyric” (2014)

What does it mean to migrate?  How does one fashion an identity suspended between two places – – home and destination? How is the king always (not) “above the people”? Join Sosse, Julie, Luis, and Clare – – four students from “Reading Literature in the Age of Trump,” an undergraduate course at San Francisco State … Continue reading Podcast Episode #3: Daniel Alarcon, “The King Is Always above the People” (2017)

Does absolute power corrupt absolutely?  How would the world change if women gained new, unprecedented powers?  What is the relationship between power, freedom, and gender? Join Amanda, Beth, Geordi, Kilanii, and Mandolyn – – five students from “Reading Literature in the Age of Trump,” an undergraduate course at San Francisco State University – – as … Continue reading Podcast Episode 2: Naomi Alderman’s The Power (2016)

A bookforum on J.D. Vance’s Hillbilly Elegy for English 602, Reading Literature in the Age of Trump, at San Francisco State University.

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Steve Perkins Latin/Classics teacher, 2014 Indiana Teacher of the Year (North Central High School -- Indianapolis, IN)  Resource of the Week: With Rigor for All, Second Edition: Meeting Common Core Standards for Reading Literature Again and again the Common Core Standards state that students must read “proficiently and independently” but how do we achieve this when students are groaning about having to read demanding literature and looking for ways to pass the class without turning pages?      Carol Jago shows middle and high school teachers how to create English classrooms where students care about living literate lives and develop into proficient independent readers. With 50% new material, With Rigor for All, Second Edition features: integration of the Common Core State Standards as teaching touchstones YA lit pairings with classic texts to aid comprehension for middle and high school students tips to motivate reluctant readers with immersion, encouragement, and small steps a study guide and guidelines for curriculum development. (email me your favorite resource talkswithteachers@gmail.com)     Segment I – Background and Inspiration Tell your story. Where are you from and how long have you been teaching? What classes have you taught?  – Steve teaches Latin at North Central High School in Indianapolis. He's been there since 1998.  He began his teaching career in Kansas City after getting his undergraduate degree from Indiana University. He went down to Texas for graduate school at the University of Texas in Classics studies but then moved back to Indiana in 1998 with his wife.   Who has helped you in your journey to become a master teacher?  – He has had many but he can point to four. Two were his Latin teachers when he was in high school. Tim Long, a Greek professor, at Indiana University was a mentor when Steve was an undergrad. Finally, his wife Melissa is the real teacher in the family. She has helped him see so many things about teaching. It is important for other teachers to know that we all have had setbacks in the classroom. Identify an instance in which you struggled as a teacher and explain what you learned from that experience. – He thought his idea of having students blog was going to be fantastic but writing on the web in another language proved difficult. Teachers need to know when something is not working and when to ditch it. Steve had success with blogs in another course, Theory of Knowledge, which is a part of the school's IB program, but it just didn't suit his Latin class.  Why is literacy, and particularly, literacy in Latin important? – The study of Latin helps develop literacy. Students learn to develop good decoding skills. Study another language also foster the ability to see another culture and allows students to bring their culture to another language. What is one thing that you love about the classroom?  – The creativity and curiosity in the classroom. He describes teaching as that shared journey to discovery. The subtitle of his website is "antiquity never gets old" and he hopes that learning never gets old with him and his students.   Segment II — Digging into the Teacher Bag of Goodies    What book do you recommend to a developing teacher?   -- Steve loves the classics so he reaches back to the 16th century with Montaigne and his essay "On the Education of Children." In it, he states that "the mark of a strong and lofty soul knows how to come down to a child's gait and guide it." Another work that has proved helpful has been by George Steiner, his book Lessons of the Masters (Charles Eliot Norton Lectures; 2001-2002).   What is one thing a teacher can do outside the classroom that can pay off inside the classroom? -- Keep the fascination with one's own discipline. He loves classics and not only has that not waned over the years, it has increased.

James Cross English Teacher -- Lakewood High School/ Director of AP Oxford Academy    Segment I – Background and Inspiration Tell your story. Where are you from and how long have you been teaching? What classes have you taught?  – This is his 40th year in the classroom. He was hired over the telephone in 1974... sight unseen at St. John Bosco High School. At Bosco he was allowed to grow professionally, becoming the department chair. He left there is 2000 because he wanted to stay in the classroom and not become principal. He is now at Lakewood High School, where he also coaches soccer, which he has done since he began teaching. Through it all, the students have allowed him to endure and prevent teacher burnout.  Who has helped you in your journey to become a master teacher? – He was taught by great teachers himself. His  5th grade teacher -- Sister Patricia -- was an early influence. She had 47 students in the class and had a handle on everything. He went to a Franciscan brother high school who were always ready, always prepared. Another professor, Bill Leary, advocated for the teacher being the authority over the text. We as teachers should be authorities over all facets of the text. Finally, his wife, Debbie, during his first year, compelled him to teach and treat everyone in the classroom as if they were your nieces and nephews.  It is important for other teachers to know that we all have had setbacks in the classroom. Identify an instance in which you struggled as a teacher and explain what you learned from that experience.   – A young man, who was not doing well in class, went over to the window, said "I had enough" and jumped out. Thankfully, the busses were there, and Jim just turned to the class and said, "well, I guess I have one less paper to grade." A way to avoid a lot of pitfalls of a failed lesson is being well prepared and having back ups ready to go.  Why teach English and the language arts? – Teaching allows us to save civilization one desk at a time and language gives us more of an identity that the information in our wallets. Fitzgerald said "a writer who is anything, must be a mirror of what going on in the world" and literature allows us to see the artistic perspective on the times.    What is one thing that you love about the classroom?  –  Jim loves its spontaneity  He is teaching Heart of Darkness right now and there are four different versions of the text that is being taught with each class period.     Segment II — Digging into the Teacher Bag of Goodies    What book do you recommend to a developing teacher? -- Parker Palmer's The Courage to Teach Guide for Reflection and Renewal, 10th Anniversary Edition. It advocates for the sacredness of the classroom. Palmer peaks of not only the courage to teach, but also the fear of a teacher going into the classroom is a natural fear, but one that can be harnessed into a positive force of energy. Papers, Papers, Papers: An English Teacher's Survival Guide and With Rigor for All, Second Edition: Meeting Common Core Standards for Reading Literature by Carol Jago are also recommended. The latter argues that all students deserve to be exposed to worthy work of literature. He uses Jago as his text for curriculum development with his teaching-candidatestudents at Cal-State Long Beach.   What is one thing a teacher can do outside the classroom that can pay off inside the classroom?  – Being well prepared is an important step one can do outside the classroom. He also uses coaching to make connections with students outside of the classroom. Beyond that, Jim believes that we must not neglect to take care of, and plan for ourselves (family, recreation, health, etc).   Is there an internet resource that you can recommend which will help teachers grow professionally? –  Education Week, NCTE,

 Carol Jago  Nov. 18, 2013    Segment I – Background and Inspiration    Tell your story. Where are you from and how long have you been teaching?  What classes have you taught?   -- She started student teaching, which turned into her first job because the master  teacher called in sick and never returned. That turned into a 32-year career teaching     middle and high school English in Santa Monica, California. She had the same desk for  27 years.   Who has helped you in your journey to become a master teacher? -- Bill Clawson, 20 years her senior, took her under his wing. While he was different in size -- 6'3", 250 pounds -- and style it was the approach that he shared with her. It was the daily conversations of reflective practice that really made the difference. This is something she discusses in her book, With Rigor for All, Second Edition: Meeting Common Core Standards for Reading Literature   It is important for other teachers to know that we all have had setbacks in the classroom. Identify an instance in which you struggled as a teacher and explain what you learned from that experience. -- A  student threatened to throw the desk out the window. Yet, she had a community of teachers around her that cared that not only would she survive, she would thrive. In 32 years she never sent a kid to the office, she did not want to give up authority. Carol believes that when you turn a student over to a higher power, you give up authority, you give up control.   Why teach English and the language arts? -- Why teach anything else? Get paid to read Hamlet? It is the most wonderful life in the world. Like Stephen Greenblatt, she believes that literature is the most astonishing technological means human beings have discovered to convey experience. Her job was to bring those means to students. She wants literature to open up like a flower for students. Her goal was for students to see how they can be readers too. If you believe it very strongly and you can convey it with enthusiasm, students will come a long way with you.   What is one thing that you love about the classroom? --  The discussion that take a direction that is never planned but is about the text and when the period ends, she knows more than she did before. The lucky aspect of teaching is that we become learners.   Segment II -- Digging into the Teacher Bag of Goodies   What book do you recommend to a developing teacher? -- Papers, Papers, Papers: An English Teacher's Survival Guide It is about handling the paper load. Teachers are not copy editors there to correct every error. She offers other approaches to responding to student work. Give them one thing to think about.   What is one thing a teacher can do outside the classroom that can pay off inside the classroom? -- Roll with your strengths. It is critically important to cultivate one's own interest. Carol uses visual art all the time in the classroom. Her friend uses sports metaphors to explain difficult concepts to kids. It makes the classroom experience richer.    Is there an internet resource that you can recommend which will help teachers grow professionally? -- Twitter. NCTE. Edsitement. Poetry Foundation   What can a teacher can do to make students better writers? -- Have students put a slash mark at every end punctuation. It will allow students to see their sentence variety, which is an important element in effective writing.   What novel or poem do you love to teach and why? -- Crime and Punishment. She taught the first 100 pages and then assigned the rest over break.  The post TWT #1 Carol Jago appeared first on Talks with Teachers.

Colin Marshall talks to literature professor, psychotherapist, and cultural critic Mikita Brottman, author of The Solitary Vice: Against Reading. In the book, Brottman challenges a host of conventional wisdom and received ideas about the value of reading, especially the reading of "high" literature. This mission takes her through examinations of both her own history with reading and the nature of such species of the printed word as the gothic novel, the true-crime paperback, and the celebrity confessional.