intro-friendly novels?

[Fitch, Kristine L]

I used Barbara Kingsolver's Pigs in Heaven several times for intercultural communication - language use is among many differences Native Americans encounter in a difficult situation with Anglos, and there is a relationship that involves resocialization.  It brings up issues of class in the U.S. as much as cultural differences, and I found the subtlety particularly rewarding.
 
Kristine

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Hi. I would like to use a novel that highlights language and culture issues in my
undergraduate introduction class, and would love to hear any suggestions. I'm
fairly familiar with the science fiction end of things (Babel-17, Languages of
Po, The Inheritors, Riddley Walker, Snowcrash), and the classics that intersect
with that set (Clockwork Orange, 1984). Any others that people have used or would
think of using? Something that emphasizes language socialization (or
resocialization) would be nice.

I'll be happy to compile a bibliography if people contact me off-list.

Thanks!

All best,

David