From the Margins to the Center: Introducing Self-Published American Literature to Undergraduates
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2021-10
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Duke University Press
Abstract
Self-publishing is a topic not typically discussed in the literature classroom, yet it can provide an opportunity to highlight voices and works from the margins, think critically about the publishing methods, and promote the study of the book as a cultural artifact. This article provides a case study on using special collections materials to teach undergraduates about self-published American literature. It includes suggestions about how to find and select materials, details about facilitating a discussion and a hands-on activity on the topic, and recommendations for adapting these ideas for other teaching contexts.
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undergraduate, special collections, self-publishing, American literature, object-based pedagogy
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Braun, J. "From the Margins to the Center: Introducing Self-Published American Literature to Undergraduates." Pedagogy 21 (3), 533-548.