Classroom comparison of the works on Lenin, that are part of the school program, with other literature on him that can play a specific role in heightening student interest and intensifying awareness of words, language and style. (JB)

Annotates 29 English-language books about Russia that are suited for middle and secondary school students. (HTH)

Describes a successful class in Russian and Soviet literature. (JL)

One of a series of works aimed at presenting contemporary opinion on major authors, this collection includes essays by Rene Wellek, Philip Rahv, Murray Krieger, Irving Howe, Eliseo Vivas, D. H. Lawrence, Sigmund Freud, Dmitri Chizhevsky, V. V. Zenkovsky, Georg Lukacs, and Derek Traversi--all dealing with the biography and literary work of…

The potential and successes of Soviet literature is recreating the war years for the younger generation is outlined. (DE)

Calls for new textbooks to teach Russian literature. Complains of inappropriate wording for young people, officious and boring content, and a lack of humanistic themes in existing textbooks. Suggests that a text be compiled from among the best literary and critical articles to develop in students a love and understanding of literature. (DK)

The author discusses her reaction to observing the attitudes and behaviors of teachers and students in Russian classrooms. (JD)

Describes a program in which students were immersed in Russian culture and history in an effort to help them better understand the text of Turgenev's "Mumu." (FL)

Literature study is seen to be useful in the labor training of pupils. Combined with history and social studies, it creates understanding of life, its patterns, and interpersonal relationships that people encounter in the labor process. Literature should be studied from the viewpoint of philosophical, social, and moral problems. (Author/AV)

Presents the results of a study that supports the premise that children should read literature written for children in other countries to increase their knowledge and understanding of other cultures. Includes a bibliography of Russian children's literature. (AEA)

Competition of students from 16 countries for mastery of Russian language skills and Russian culture. (DD)

The author sees a need for a new approach to the study of literature which will blend teachers' insights into literary analysis with meaningful primary source reading by students. Creative teaching methods should integrate the literary-historical approach with contemporary reading and assessment of a work. (Author/AV)

Reports on a reading-discussion program of the Vermont Reading Project. Describes the origins, development, and operation of the program. Includes titles of literature works used in the project. (CFR)

This article describes a brief course in Russian literature for sixth-form school students, designed to provide a review of A-Level texts, to stimulate interest in literature, and to develop a sense of the personal relevance of literature in the students. (CLK)

Teachers must not separate themselves psychologically or physically from their classes. Effective teaching, especially in literature, involves helping students make personal discoveries, correcting mistakes without being authoritarian, and allowing children to enjoy learning. (AV)