Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Oregon, 2004. / Typescript. Includes vita and abstract. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 187-207). Also available for download via the World Wide Web; free to University of Oregon users.

M.Ed. / The aim of the research is to establish whether literature can play a role in enlightening South African students to the cultural values and beliefs of the various racial and ethnic groups of South Africa. The long and short term influence of literature has to be established and evaluated. A report of the effectiveness of this endeavour could serve to provide opportunity for students to acquire knowledge of each other and to further share in meaningful . communication so that the alienation that has been created between them and the differences in their perceptions can be bridged. The impact of literature in reconciling students from the different race groups could furthermore be of interest to the school principal, the teachers and the students.