Describes a technique for teaching introductory poetry to college students using At Grass'' by Philip Larkin. (RB)

Discussion questions for and vocabulary words from the novel are appended. (RD)

A critical analysis of the social and rhetorical flaws in the writings of George Orwell. (DD)

Examines Alice Walker's novel "The Color Purple." Describes secondary school students' reactions to and explorations of the novel. (MM)

Examines the work of West Indian poet Derek Walcott. Notes that although his poetry is intellectually and emotionally challenging (and therefore difficult to teach), he demands recognition as a significant contemporary poet. (MM)

Describes a teacher's modern literature class, where she encourages her students to write freely and to create cubist or abstract works of art. Describes the students' progress and asserts that their attempts to search for insight without having definite, preset answers is enough to help them appreciate modern literature. (PRA)

Using Richard Wright's novel "Black Boy" as a model to work on, the author illustrates a 4-dimensional approach to the teaching of foreign literature: (1) scientific definition of the goals, (2) making a teaching plan, (3) defining methods, and (4) actual use on a teaching model. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)

Explains that J. D. Salinger's "The Catcher in the Rye" contains an underlying moral code which predominates the controversial elements of the novel. States that a close textual analysis and candid discussion are necessary to appreciate the novel's literary merits and to understand its controversial elements. (MM)

Asserts that sharing postmodern works with students makes them aware that fiction continues to evolve and authors continue to experiment. Discusses several postmodern novels and suggests using passages as well as entire works with students. (PRA)