Discusses the findings of an extensive research study of the authors and writing most frequently assigned in college-level English survey courses. Finds that similar historical periods and authors are considered in the survey courses offered by college and university English departments. Finds that traditional authors continue to be taught in…

Relates highlights of the findings of the Modern Language Association's 1990 survey of upper-division literature courses. Discusses works consistently taught and recently added, literary criticism, educational goals, theoretical perspectives, course format, and respondent characteristics. (PRA)

Discusses in detail the findings of the Modern Language Association's 1990 survey of upper-division literature courses. Discusses works consistently taught and recently added, literary criticism, educational goals, theoretical perspectives, course format, and respondent characteristics. (PRA)