A Statistical Analysis of Female Writers' Popularity and Impact on Students in High School and College Literature Classes
Start Date
2023 2:15 PM
Location
Alter Hall Poster Session 1 - 2nd floor
Abstract
Women in literature have increasingly become more and more supported in fields of education over recent years. Female authors such as Jane Austen and Mary Shelley seem quintessential to the basic English curriculum, both in high school and college. Yet, a substantial amount of research has not yet been done to determine which of these female authors are most well-received by students, and the reasons for this. In order to determine which female authors have the greatest educational impact on students, this research will first examine which female authors are most commonly taught in high school and college literature courses. I performed a statistical analysis on the information obtained from a survey of Xavier students in order to respond to these questions. My research looks at how favored female authors are among teachers and students, as well as how effectively their writing fosters critical thinking, empathy, and cultural awareness. My findings indicate that, despite the fact that some female writers are taught more frequently than others, the impact these writers have on students differs depending on a variety of elements, such as the author's cultural background, the genre, and the time period of their writing.
A Statistical Analysis of Female Writers' Popularity and Impact on Students in High School and College Literature Classes
Alter Hall Poster Session 1 - 2nd floor
Women in literature have increasingly become more and more supported in fields of education over recent years. Female authors such as Jane Austen and Mary Shelley seem quintessential to the basic English curriculum, both in high school and college. Yet, a substantial amount of research has not yet been done to determine which of these female authors are most well-received by students, and the reasons for this. In order to determine which female authors have the greatest educational impact on students, this research will first examine which female authors are most commonly taught in high school and college literature courses. I performed a statistical analysis on the information obtained from a survey of Xavier students in order to respond to these questions. My research looks at how favored female authors are among teachers and students, as well as how effectively their writing fosters critical thinking, empathy, and cultural awareness. My findings indicate that, despite the fact that some female writers are taught more frequently than others, the impact these writers have on students differs depending on a variety of elements, such as the author's cultural background, the genre, and the time period of their writing.
