This paper aims at showing the close ties between Renaissance literature and science as emerge from the use and the transformation, in a post-Copernican context, of the myth of Phaeton--according to Greek mythology: the boy who tried to conduct the chariot of the Sun and died in this attempt. G.B. Benedetti's analysis and criticism of…

With support, young adolescents crave the challenge of learning about serious ideas through serious literature. Middle-level learners also enjoy opportunities to become immersed in activities that foster a deeper understanding of serious ideas. After discussing the value of using serious narrative literature, a rationale is provided for supporting…

A teacher of gifted high school students looks at the large amount of murder, suicide, and violence in recommended reading lists for this group and concludes that though this literature should be read by students, teachers need to counterbalance it with happiness and hope. (DB)

SINCE MOST OF THE SCHOOL CURRICULUM IS DEVOTED TO SPECIALIZED DISCIPLINES, HUMANITIES COURSES PROVIDE THE OPPORTUNITY FOR CREATING IN STUDENTS AN AWARENESS OF THE UNITY WHICH EXISTS AMONG PHILOSOPHY, HISTORY, AND THE ARTS. INTENSIVE STUDY AND CLASS DISCUSSION OF INDIVIDUAL WORKS BECOMES IMPOSSIBLE, HOWEVER, WHEN TOO MANY BOOKS ARE CROWDED INTO A…

TO ESTABLISH WHETHER OR NOT COURSES IN THE CLASSICS AID SIGNIFICANTLY IN THE PREPARATION OF HIGH SCHOOL ENGLISH TEACHERS, THE GRADUATE RECORD EXAMINATION ADVANCED TEST ON LITERATURE (GRE) SCORES OF 11 SENIORS WHO HAD TAKEN AT LEAST ONE OF TWO CLASSICS COURSES, AT LOYOLA UNIVERSITY, ON THE THEATRE AND THE EPIC WERE COMPARED WITH THE SCORES OF…

A discussion of some of the difficulties and procedures in translating classical quotations occurring in a modern text. Some of the topics covered are: use of published translations, transliteration from ancient Greek, and non-classical idioms such as medieval and botanical Latin. (AMH)

AT A TIME WHEN HUMANITIES COURSES ARE UNDERGOING REEVALUATION AND DEVELOPMENT, THEY MUST NOT BE SUFFOCATED BY INCORPORATING INTO THEM TOO MANY LITERARY WORKS AND TOO MANY APPROACHES. SELECTION OF WORKS IS OF PARAMOUNT IMPORTANCE, AND PERHAPS THE BEST PRINCIPLE UPON WHICH TO BASE SELECTION IS ONE WHICH ENCOURAGES "ENLIGHTENED CHERISHING"--THE…

All the materials in this bibliography are designed for use in courses in classical literature in translation, classical civilization, and for supplementary reading in Latin and Greek courses. All the books are in English and are meant for grade levels seven and above. Books are grouped under subheadings which include (1) Authors, Texts,…

Provides the institution, author, dissertation title, and dissertation director for doctoral degrees granted in foreign languages, literatures, cultures, linguistics, and foreign language education in the United States in 1994. Entries are grouped by subject. (MDM)

This curriculum guide is intended to introduce elementary school students to fables. The authors suggest that the fables not be studied as a unit, but that they be used periodically along with other genres of literature. The guide is organized into the following categories: (1) fables with animals, (2) fables with people, (3) inanimate objects,…

Argues the relevance of various aspects of the Thebian trilogy, "The Iliad," The Odyssey," Great Expectations," and Hamlet" to the concerns of today's high school students; a paper presented at annual convention of National Council of Teachers of English (59th, Washington, D.C., November 29, 1969). (RD)

This bibliography lists separately, with price and publisher, Greek and Latin works published in the United States, Canada, and Great Britain. While bilingual and interlinear texts are omitted in favor of annotated editions of authors, the inclusion of a vocabulary or occasional translation is indicated. Entries appear in the following categories:…

The first volume of an annual series following the arrangement of the "MLA International Bibliography" includes sections on General, English, American, Medieval and Neo-Latin, Celtic literatures, and Folklore. A classified collection of 1,744 brief abstracts of journalarticles on the modern languages and literatures to be used in conjunction with…