Black British literature in the secondary English classroom

Saleh, Amy

Abstract

This essay explores the teaching and learning of Black British literature in UK secondary schools with reference to texts that now appear on GCSE English Literature specifications. It seeks to reveal some of the issues that may arise when teaching texts that deal with race and racism while emphasising the role of racial literacy in facilitating dialogue around these. By discussing initial considerations for teaching, I hope to support teachers new to teaching such literature feel better prepared to do so.

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Sep 5, 2023
• Online Publication Date: Sep 14, 2023
• Publication Date: 2023
• Deposit Date: Sep 15, 2023
• Publicly Available Date: Dec 8, 2023
• Journal: Changing English
• Print ISSN: 1358-684X
• Electronic ISSN: 1469-3585
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis (Routledge)
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 30
• Issue: 4
• Pages: 342-358
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/1358684x.2023.2253178
• Keywords: Education, Cultural Studies
• Public URL: https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/11115634
• Additional Information: Peer Review Statement: The publishing and review policy for this title is described in its Aims & Scope.; Aim & Scope: http://www.tandfonline.com/action/journalInformation?show=aimsScope&journalCode=ccen20; Published: 2023-09-14