The present paper explores the process of integrating the Internet into the field of English language teaching in the light of the following points: the general importance of the Internet in our everyday lives shedding some light on the increasing importance of the Internet as a new innovation in our modern life; benefits of using the Internet in…

In this essay, the author "maps" a town that has grown in what was formerly frontier: he looked at twenty-four essays focusing on grammar instruction from "Teaching English in the Two-Year College (TETYC)," published between 1987 and 2006, with a goal of identifying key areas of focus--town squares. While he found several trends and foci, most…

Offers five reasons for the uncertainty in the state of the art of English instruction. Asserts the need for a theory of English instruction and offers James Moffett's theory on the universe of discourse as the one to use. (RL)

Reviews ways that computers can assist text composition and considers some specialized audiences for various computer functions as well as the roles educators might play in promoting their development. (DF)

Offers examples of research in language arts education to illustrate both the values and difficulties of such research. (RL)

Explores found poems, straightforward prose passages that have an accidental lyrical or poetic quality to them. Describes found fragments that a reader may elaborate, extend, or rearrange into a found poem. (HTH)

Relates the propaganda techniques identified by the Institute for Propaganda Analysis to Hugh Rank's Intensification/Downplay doublespeak model. (MKM)

Approaches to teaching Shakespeare (desk work, dramatization, videos, Direct Activities Related to Texts) were examined. Results showed that desk-based approaches did not necessary preclude imaginative and physical activities. (SK)

Cites research that suggests that to promote literacy, teachers should attend to the context in which reading and writing is being demanded; that the forms and patterns of specific discourses should be made explicit; and that the assumptions which shape what teachers do should be examined critically. (RS)

A professor of English explains how literary piece of work goes under versions, revisions and publications loosing its material text. Nella Larsen's Passing has become one of the most widely read New Negro Renaissance material text in recent years, but it's end is really unknown to everyone.

Explains how puns work and how they are formed. (RL)

Points out the difficulties in defining "sentence." (HTH)

Discusses John Dixon's book, "Growth through English." Notes that it was an elegant summary of the ideas generated through the Anglo-American Conference at Dartmouth College in 1966. Considers what would still sound fresh and invigorating nearly 35 years later and what would sound quaint and dated. (SG)

Explores the rediscovery of the social and civic values of general (or common) education in current reform movements. Discusses the historical experience English educators have had with common education themes. Suggests ways that the connection between English education and general education could be strengthened. (CJS)

Experienced English teachers recommend worthwhile books for beginning English teachers. (MS)