Neil Postman and the Teaching of English.

Moran, Terence P.

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ERIC Number: EJ716843

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 2004-Nov-1

Pages: 27

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Neil Postman and the Teaching of English

Moran, Terence P.

English Journal, v94 n2 p25 Nov 2004

Neil Postman has challenged many educators throughout his career to think critically and broadly about the roles language plays in human behavior and society. His influence on English education has brought a humanistic perspective to the field, which is otherwise dominated by social sciences.

Descriptors: Social Sciences, English Instruction, English Teachers, Language Role, Social Behavior

National Council of Teachers of English, 111 W. Kenyon Road, Urbana, IL 61801-1096. Web site: http://www.ncte.org/journals

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Language: English

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