Expresses the belief that campus novels reflect the way English has been seen during recent years and comments that they form an important and entertaining treatment about the future of English as a subject of teaching. (DF)

In providing a rationale for the use of "Grendel" in high school English classes, this paper presents explanatory material demonstrating its appropriateness, beginning with a discussion of "Grendel" as part of a course in major or contemporary works of literature. The second section of the paper illustrates the use of the novel…

Reviews adolescent literature, by Black female writers, that features young Black female protagonists. Discusses how the reading of ethnic literature, and the situations and people they present, can expand the cultural awareness of all students. (MS)