Babylonia (Jul 2010)
Police genre and interculturality
Abstract
[Summary generated by Poe] This issue of Babylonia addresses the theme of the crime novel and its interculturality. The focus is on analyzing how crime novels convey cultural aspects and what didactic opportunities arise from this for language teaching. Introduction: Giovanni Mascetti and Mireille Venturelli open the discussion on the cultural dimensions of the crime novel, which can be used as a teaching tool in language classes. Contributions: Paul Ott describes a murder case in the Alps and highlights the role of the crime novel in Swiss literature. André Vanoncini analyzes the transformation of crime novels into comics, particularly the adaptation of Léo Malet's work by Jacques Tardi. Andrea Zank discusses the use of crime novels in cultural studies classes and their significance for understanding cultural stereotypes. Didactic Approaches: The issue proposes various teaching methods to integrate crime novels into language instruction. These include reading and discussing texts as well as creative writing tasks that help students expand their linguistic and intercultural competencies. Cultural Reflection: Through the analysis of crime novels, learners can gain insights into the societal and cultural norms of the target culture. The crime novel offers a way to question stereotypes and deepen one's understanding of culture. Conclusion: The issue concludes by emphasizing that crime novels can serve as effective tools in language teaching by promoting both linguistic and cultural competencies. It is recommended to actively use this form of literature in the classroom to spark students' interest and deepen their understanding of the target culture.
