Features Each text is in its original English language form with no translations. Allows students to grasp the subtleties of variation within the language. Diversity within categories with regard to gender, generation, and ethnicity. Invites students to explore similar issues from culturally diverse perspectives.
All selections are complete without condensation or truncation.
Gives students a sense of completeness of the reading without gaps in plot, characterization, or context. Thoughtful and provocative exercises and thematic units. Provides pedagogical focus for instructors and helps to generate classroom discussions. Encourages students to answer thought-provoking questions that in turn open a wide range of writing choices. Encourages students to think critically before they read and invites them to research issues they will meet in the text.