Lesson 4Preserving the Past, Celebrating the Present
Do It Yourself
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Listen to the dialog and answer the questions.
Script
M :
Have you heard of diasporic literature?
W :
No, what is it?
M :
It’s literature written by authors from diaspora communities. It can be really powerful and offer a unique perspective on the human experience.
W :
I see.
M :
It can also help promote diversity in the literary world. One example of diasporic literature is Pachinko by Lee Minjin. It’s a story about a Korean family living in Japan over several generations, and it explores the themes of identity and belonging.
W :
That sounds really interesting. I’ll have to check it out.
M :
I highly recommend it. Diasporic literature is important because it gives voice to less-represented communities and promotes cross-cultural understanding.
W :
I can definitely see the value in that. Thanks for telling me about it.