"Literature is thought provoking it allows us to raise questions and gives us a deeper understanding of issues and situations."Ĭaesar emphasised literature's role in allowing its readers to grasp the meaning of human conflict. "By reading narratives, we can empathise and understand others," said Judith Caesar, English professor at the American University of Sharjah (AUS). While most students agreed that literature is crucial for the advancement of society, many could not name a book they recently read. "The youth should be educated in the great ideas of not only its own culture and time, but other cultures and times as well."īut what is today's youth reading? Are they reading at all? Notes spoke to university students and professors about the importance of literature for the young generation. "The foundation of every state is the education of its youth," said Kevin Nawn, assistant professor of English at the American University in Dubai. An educated youth, which holds the future of the nation in their hands, has the power to influence change. In a country that is still undergoing rapid development, the potential impact of literature is indubitable. However, just as it has constructed societies, the writings and works of certain authors have degraded societies to their most primitive form. Literature gives us a detailed preview of human experiences, allowing us to connect on basic levels of desire and emotion. It has shaped civilisations, changed political systems and exposed injustice. Literature has had a major impact on the development of society. When was the last time you opened a book? And we're not talking about your calculus textbook - a real book, which has given you insight into the world? For many university students, it's been a while, perhaps as far back as their freshman year in high school. Manal Ismail speaks with students and professors about the impact of literature on today's youth
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