The primary purpose of this book is to present a discussion of a stylistic analysis approach to the study of literature and a demonstration of its possible relevance to the teaching of literature. Stylistics is defined as the study of literary discourse from a linguistics orientation and is distinguished from literary criticism and linguistics in…

In this booklet, the author discusses the ways in which film may be used to extend and enrich the study of literature and explores the rhetoric of film--how it uses visual symbols, similes, and other metaphors to give depth to its content, and how it can broaden characterization and emphasize the symbolic and aesthetic highlights of setting in…

A guide for teaching science fiction in secondary and college classrooms, this book contains an introductory essay that covers a variety of points about teaching science fiction, with a discussion of the audience, the correlation between science and fiction, and the changing role of science fiction. In a second essay, four categories of science…

The Protocol Materials in English (PME) project was set up to study literature and the teaching of literature in an effort to determine whether it is possible to discover hierarchies of concepts and to create materials to illustrate those concepts. In the film series "Responding to Literature," the category system presented has as its…

The Protocol Materials in English (PME) project was set up to study literature and the teaching of literature in an effort to determine whether it is possible to discover hierarchies of concepts and to create materials to illustrate those concepts. This guide--second in a series--focuses on the acts that the reader performs in responding to a…

One of a series of Resource Papers for College Geography, this thematic study guide focuses on literary setting and the personal space of fictional characters as an approach to comparative literary study, and concurrently uses fictional treatments of landscape and place as a means to encourage greater sensitivity to geographical and architectural…

Examines three assumptions evident in the practice of art criticism models: (1) the connection of first impressions with the viewer's past experience; (2) the connection between sequential procedures and learning; and (3) the use of judgment as a necessary step in understanding. Describes a new criticism model that stresses understanding and…

This book provides new and traditional activities that are aimed at developing students' personal responses to literature in ways that improve their other language skills. The introductory chapter discusses organizing literature for study, and other chapters focus on specific literary genres, including drama, short story, novel, poetry, nonfiction…

Lessons directed toward the development of literary and interpretive skills in gifted children in grades one through three are described in this guide. The guide contains an introductory session and ten lessons designed to help children learn about three elements of plot (story line, buildup, and theme), the roles played by story characters, story…

This syllabus was designed to acquaint Latin teachers in Texas with some of the practical measures being undertaken to revitalize the learning of Latin in secondary schools. Particular emphasis is placed on the development of comprehension through reading Latin aloud, listening to it, and manipulating it orally. The material is divided into six…

Intended for teachers of composition courses, this book provides twelve bibliographic essays covering various aspects of composition studies. The list of essays are as follows: (1) "Recent Developments in Rhetorical Invention" (Richard Young); (2) "Structure and Form in Non-Narrative Prose" (Richard L. Larson); (3)…

The career exploration program for grades 9 through 10, as part of a comprehensive K through 10 career development program, attempts to develop an awareness of and appreciation for work, extend knowledge of the variety of career opportunities, and provide experiences in career areas of individual interest. The document, a collection of materials…