If all of the elements of this lesson plan are employed, students will develop the following powers, skills, and understanding:
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Students will learn of the history of Modernist literature and explore Joyce's stylistic conceits to achieve this aesthetic.
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Students will discuss the history of Ireland, with a particular focus on The Troubles.
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Students will research and report on the many cultural references Joyce makes throughout the novel.
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Students will attempt to adapt the notoriously difficult novel into various forms, including newspaper reports, plays, and films.
