College Composition and Communication Jun 2011

Successes, Victims, and Prodigies: “Master” and “Little” Cultural Narratives in the Literacy Narrative Genre

Kara Poe Alexander

Abstract

This article examines the “master” and “little” cultural narratives students perform in literacy narratives. Results show that students incorporate the literacy-equals-successmaster narrative most often, yet they also include in little narratives figures such as the hero, victim, and child prodigy. I consider how these findings can improve instructionon this topic and conclude with pedagogical recommendations.

Journal
College Composition and Communication
Published
2011-06-01
DOI
10.58680/ccc201115873
Open Access
Closed

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