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Rindfleisch, Norval – Independent School, 1981
Describes high school English courses which use a seminar approach, emphasizing discussion and writing, to promote a cooperative, student-centered critical and analytical method of teaching literature. (CM)
Descriptors: English Curriculum, Integrated Activities, Learning Activities, Literary Criticism
Reno, Robert P. – Improving College and University Teaching, 1979
One way in which changing attitudes toward scientific knowledge and technology can be made the focus of attention in a college literature course is suggested by this analysis of Christopher Marlowe's "Doctor Faustus," Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein," and Friedrich Durrenmatt's "The Physicists." (JMD)
Descriptors: Attitude Change, College English, College Instruction, Course Content
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Potter, Rosanne G. – Computers and the Humanities, 1995
Maintains that both traditional and computerized scholars face problems when they attempt empirical research on women writers and women readers using currently available computational tools. Discusses factors that have inhibited empirical research and uses examples from research on 18th century English poetry. (CFR)
Descriptors: Authors, Computers, Databases, Females
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Stinespring, John A; Steele, Brian D. – Art Education, 1993
Recommends using an activity-based approach to art history similar to that of the "new social studies" movement of the 1960s. Provides suggestions for activities related to art criticism, style, and inductive learning. Concludes that student activities can help integrate art history and studio art in art education programs. (CFR)
Descriptors: Art Activities, Art Appreciation, Art Criticism, Art Education
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Anderson, Tom – Studies in Art Education, 1993
Proposes a definition of art criticism and claims that art criticism can never be a neutral activity. Examines reasons and provides examples of value orientations. Suggests a method for criticizing art in an educational context. (CFR)
Descriptors: Aesthetic Education, Art Appreciation, Art Criticism, Art Education
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Flannery, Maura C. – American Biology Teacher, 1993
Appreciation for the images used in biology can be deepened through iconographical studies (the study of the subject matter and meaning of works of art.) Describes iconographical studies of organisms and ideas beginning with T. H. Clarke's analysis of the iconography used for the rhinoceros. (PR)
Descriptors: Art Activities, Art Criticism, Biology, College Science
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Moore, Patricia; Reynolds, Janann – Art Education, 1999
Discusses the life of Benny Andrews, a recognized artist, cultural leader, and storyteller, and the importance of narrative in his artwork. Provides an interdisciplinary project where the students analyze Andrews'"Autobiographical Series," discuss the series as a form of storytelling, and then write their own family story. (CMK)
Descriptors: Art Criticism, Art Education, Artists, Books
J.B. Speed Art Museum, Louisville, KY. – 1991
There are many ways to approach the investigation of architecture. One can look at structural form, climate and topography, the aesthetics of style and decoration, building function, historical factors, cultural meanings, or technology and techniques associated with construction. This resource kit touches upon a few of these approaches, ranging…
Descriptors: Architects, Architectural Character, Architectural Education, Architecture
Getty Center for Education in the Arts, Los Angeles, CA. – 1993
This publication contains proceedings of a seminar structured around five basic themes: (1) cultural diversity in education; (2) discipline based art education (DBAE) and cultural diversity; (3) how cultural diversity has affected practices in art history, aesthetics, criticism, and art making; (4) experiences in other disciplines which effect…
Descriptors: Aesthetic Education, Art Criticism, Art Education, Art History
Kachru, Yamuna – Issues and Developments in English and Applied Linguistics (IDEAL), 1988
A study was undertaken to demonstrate that expository prose written in Indian English exhibits certain characteristics determined by the sociocultural conventions of writing in the Indian tradition. These features of Indian English texts are often judged to be inappropriate by native speakers of North American and British English, and mistakenly…
Descriptors: Cultural Context, Cultural Traits, Discourse Analysis, English
Thompson, Christine – 1994
This teacher's guide accompanies a packet of five art reproductions based on the theme: shapes, colors, and stories. The guide offers suggestions for engaging children's attention and curiosity about art and artists, and encourages exploration of the issues these works present through art activities, discussions, learning centers, field trip, and…
Descriptors: Art, Art Activities, Art Criticism, Art Education
Thompson, Christine – 1994
This teacher's guide accompanies a packet of five art reproductions based on children as a theme. The guide offers suggestions for engaging children's attention and curiosity about art and artists, and encourages exploration of the issues these works present through art activities, discussions, learning centers, field trips, and other experiences…
Descriptors: Art, Art Activities, Art Criticism, Art Education
California Art Education Association, Carmichael. – 1991
The California Art Education Association (CAEA) has outlined guidelines to help administrators, teachers, and others responsible for determining the acceptable content of visual arts courses offered to meet California's state graduation requirements or entry requirements into a state university. Emphasis for visual arts courses should be on the…
Descriptors: Aesthetic Values, Art Appreciation, Art Criticism, Art Education
Getty Center for Education in the Arts, Los Angeles, CA. – 1986
This report documents the proceedings from a series of four regional roundtable discussions sponsored by the Getty Center for Education in the Arts. Representatives including arts educators, educational leaders, school administrators, artists, elected officials, and arts organization members were brought together to discuss practical aspects of…
Descriptors: Academic Education, Aesthetic Education, Art Criticism, Art Education
Smith, Eugene – 1980
Reflecting the reader-response theory of literature--a theory suggesting that literature is made dynamic through interaction between reader and text--this report presents ways of extending high school students' imaginative grasp of human experience. Using three works--Randall Jarrell's poem, "The Death of the Ball Turret Gunner," Ambrose…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, English Instruction, Group Discussion, Literary Criticism
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