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Anderson, Philip M., Ed. – The Leaflet, 1984
The seven articles in this focused journal issue are concerned with choosing books for teaching and the various constraints on those choices. The first article, by Richard Lederer, discusses George Orwell's "1984" and the principles of Newspeak. His article sets the tone for the next two articles: "Beware the Misuse of…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Bibliographies, Blacks, Censorship
Levy, Connie – 1985
With the encouragement of an English instructor for whom English was a second language and who was consequently enthusiastic about writing experiences, English students in a Texas high school put together an anthology of literary criticism on the modern American novel. Honor students read American novels of their choice and wrote evaluations of…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Course Content, Creative Writing, English Instruction
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Pogorelskin, Alexis – Thought & Action, 2005
Alexis Pogorelskin, an associate professor at the University of Minnesota Duluth and chair of the History Department, recounts her experience in 2004 after making a controversial comment in her History of the Holocaust and 20th Century Russia class. Her comment was in reference to President Bush making no mention in the 2000 campaign about the…
Descriptors: History Instruction, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Political Attitudes, Political Influences
Deming, Bonnie J.; Fearn, Leif – 1981
The ten lessons in this guide outline objectives and activities that will help gifted students to write intelligibly and creatively and to read with understanding and appreciation. Each of the lessons focuses on an aspect of literature, such as story line, building toward a climax, how plot is influenced by theme, characterization, tone,…
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Classroom Techniques, Creative Writing, Critical Reading
Brender, Myron – 1979
Interdisciplinary approaches to the study of psychology can be employed to provide a continuity between the various subjects a student encounters in college. One approach--a total push remediation program--is exemplified by a project involving representatives of the psychology and physical education departments, as well as interested students, in…
Descriptors: Advertising, Elementary Education, Etymology, Fiction
DAGHLIAN, PHILIP B.; JENKINSON, EDWARD B. – 1968
A CONTINUATION OF "TEACHING LITERATURE IN GRADES 7 THROUGH 9" (SEE ED 013 804.), THIS BOOK OFFERS A TEACHING APPROACH WHICH EMPHASIZES THE CLOSE READING OF LITERARY WORKS IN A SEQUENTIAL ORDER OF INCREASING COMPLEXITY. EACH OF THE FIRST THREE SECTIONS ("POETRY,""SHORT STORY," AND "DRAMA", PRESENTS A PROGRAM…
Descriptors: Drama, English Instruction, English Literature, Grade 10
Eicher, Jean Claude; Mingat, Alain – 1974
The history of France from the beginning of the 19th century onwards can be seen as a succession of stages in which education for the common people are stabilized and differentiated. In this report all the statistics which will enable a review of the current situation in France are provided; the best way of approaching these problems and…
Descriptors: Conference Reports, Economic Climate, Economic Factors, Educational Background
Grimes, Joseph E. – 1972
This report contains an extensive discussion of an approach to the study of discourse. Initial remarks concern arguments for studying discourse and approaches for discourse study that have been used; the author then discusses the relationship of discourse analysis and generative semantics. Language is considered on two issues: the decisions that a…
Descriptors: Communication (Thought Transfer), Connected Discourse, Deep Structure, Discourse Analysis
Phelan, John, Ed. – 1969
Defining censorship as any control that limits the intended content of any communication, 10 essays explore the phenomenon of censorship, its sources, its forms, and the manner in which it operates in the areas of politics, religion, aesthetics, and sex. Focused on the varied relationships of censorship to society and the individual, essays deal…
Descriptors: Censorship, Commercial Television, Communication Problems, Cultural Enrichment
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Balliet, Conrad A. – College English, 1964
Spontaneity and personal freedom are seen as the fundamental requisites to creative teaching. Unseen pressures leading to increasing conformity in classroom procedures and methods are revealed and constrasted with unique examples of teaching Thoreau, Kafka, and Donne. Teachers are urged to rely upon their own creative impulses. (RL)
Descriptors: Academic Freedom, Classroom Communication, College Instruction, Creative Teaching
Tezer, Phyllis – 1969
Within the English curriculum, a course to provide familiarity with Western culture may prevent the problem of foreign students' misunderstanding Western literature. This problem was observed at Iran Girls' College during an American literature short story class conducted for advanced seniors, none of whom had been in America but whose English…
Descriptors: Cultural Awareness, Cultural Background, Cultural Differences, Cultural Traits
Piechowski, Marjorie – 1967
Selections from world literature can increase high school students' interest in reading, their familiarity with age-old literary themes, their understanding of literary genres, their awareness of varying cultures, and their skill in analyzing and writing about literature. A world literature course with those aims introduced in a small Wisconsin…
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Classical Literature, Comedy, Drama
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Parkinson, Thomas F. – College English, 1964
A course in advanced composition and analytical reading designed for elementary school teachers is proposed. Stressing the importance of literary appreciation of works of exceptional merit, the author returns to the systematic study of English composition using literature as the basis of the composition course. Some of the authors mentioned are…
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Creative Thinking, Curriculum Development, Descriptive Writing
Stahl, Robert J.; Ring, Mary – 1973
The ideas and theories of Immanuel Velikovsky are introduced to social studies teachers and a nine-week minicourse designed to investigate his theories is reported. The contradictions and inconsistencies that Velikovsky found between the events as recorded in original records of the ancient Middle East and the chronological timetable of this…
Descriptors: Ancient History, Course Objectives, Critical Thinking, Historical Criticism
Remstad, Robert C. – 1972
This paper provides educational and lay groups in the local community with background information and a good comprehensive review of the literature. The aim is to facilitate investigations into the complex issues involved in the consideration of extended school year scheduling. The review begins with a sketch of a simple model of the school…
Descriptors: Analytical Criticism, Bibliographies, Cost Effectiveness, Educational Finance
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