This chapter is a review of literary works that can enrich and expand the curriculum; pedagogical methods and techniques for the teaching of literature are not dealt with here. This review covers Portuguese, English, Spanish, and French literary works that span the mid-portion of the century, up to 1972. Background information and some explication…

A BULGARIAN READER HAS BEEN PREPARED WHICH CONTAINS SELECTIONS CHOSEN FOR THEIR LITERARY VALUE OR FOR THEIR INTEREST IN THE HISTORY OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF LITERATURE IN BULGARIA. ITS LOOSE-LEAF FORM ALLOWS IT TO RECEIVE ADDITIONS AND BECOME CUMULATIVE. THE STORIES AND POEMS ARE PRESENTED IN THEIR ENTIRETY, AND ALL THE WORDS FOR THE PIECES SELECTED…

Describes a method for teaching literature, specifically Spanish literature of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. The method depends upon encouraging the students to experience affectively what they are reading. (CLK)

A reading program is described which involves individual reading, free choice of books, and individual discussion, essays or summaries of the literature. (CHK)

There has been an exile of literature from the English as a second language curriculum. Language is a small part of the communication that takes place in a culture. Cultural complexities in literature are valuable for the teaching of second language students. Teaching suggestions and references are provided. (SW)

This article claims that a distinction should be made between the teaching of a foreign language and the teaching of foreign language literature. Three principles are suggested for restructuring the curriculum in foreign language departments taking this distinction into account. (TL)

A list of six main benefits of the study of Old French at the undergraduate level follows a discussion of the value, function, and goals of such a program. The advantages discussed result in: (1) a first-hand acquaintance with medieval masterpieces, (2) a sense of continuity in the history of literature, (3) improved techniques in critical…

Criticism of the apparent academic disregard of Old French at the undergraduate level includes suggestions on ways to expand the curriculum. Discussion of philology, historical grammar, student preparation, course requirements, and the history of language is developed. Benefits of medieval study relate to: (1) preparation for graduate study, (2)…

The purpose of this volume is to acquaint the student with the historical development of the Russian language and literature. Samples of the original works with English translations and lists of recommended readings are provided. Contents include a review of Russian literature by century, samples of the short story "Samizdat," and major…

Proposes an approach to French literature instruction that is less rigid than the traditional "commentaire de texte." (AM)

This paper discusses a student's view of the teaching of literature with respect to: (1) the nature of literature, and (2) the learning process. B. A. programs in French generally include courses designed to "cover" certain areas of literature. These courses involve, usually, "ex cathedra" lecturing, implying first that there is one "correct"…