Discusses T. S. Eliot's attitude toward the teaching of English and his philosophy regarding the role of education in society. (RB)

Argues that the novel should bear examination from four directions and that not only would each route illumine certain aspects of "The Catcher in the Rye" but also that each would suggest general principles applicable to all reading. (Author/RB)

Examines the role of literature in developing cultural values. (RB)

Critically examines some of the assumptions made of linguistics and literature in the book "Literary Text and Language Study." (HOD)

Analyzes the role of Jim in "Treasure Island" on the basis of his Oedipal relationship with adult father figures, and suggests the book requires a more careful reading than most adolescents give it. (RB)

Argues that the application of a linguistic framework to the study of literature provides a vocabulary with which certain features may be discussed, may communicate certain aspects of literary language to students, and offers a new venture to the study of literature. (HOD)

Examines the strengths and weaknesses of Terry Eagleton's "Literary Theory," a book explaining the Marxist position on literature and criticizing what it calls the liberal humanist approach for its tendency to isolate literature from life. (MM)

Describes how the British use literature texts in the examination room. (HOD)

Examines the sociolinguistic and structuralist traditions of English teaching in Great Britain. Suggests a curriculum systhesizing elements from these two traditions and a progressive/arts tradition. (ARH)