Pedagogy Oct 2020

Teaching for the Times

Matthew Elliott

Abstract

This article examines Hisaye Yamamoto’s short story “Wilshire Bus” in light of its pedagogical effectiveness in the contemporary cultural moment. The author argues that “Wilshire Bus,” published in 1950, resonates with many students today by evoking issues such as bullying, racist stereotyping, bystander responsibility, and post-traumatic stress disorder.

Journal
Pedagogy
Published
2020-10-01
DOI
10.1215/15314200-8544620
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References (5)

  1. Cheung (1993)
    Articulate Silence: Hisaye Yamamoto, Maxine Hong Kingston, Joy Kogawa
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  2. Ling (2000)
    Hisaye Yamamoto
  3. Yamamoto (1988)
    Seventeen Syllables and Other Stories
  4. Yamamoto (2001)
    Seventeen Syllables and Other Stories
  5. Yogi (1994)
    Legacies Revealed: Uncovering Buried Plots in the Stories of Hisaye Yamamoto
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