Addresses the rhetorical functioning of musical form through a study of the interrelationships among musical, poetic, and structural facets of Leonard Bernstein's Third Symphony. Argues that the symphony's appeal rests in its empowering of human agents by enacting a transcendent rebirth achieved through a series of lateral transformations.…

A new elementary principal had four tough challenges: following an effective, highly respected predecessor; handling daily complaints, catastrophes, and distractions; combining vision with competence and consistency; and developing resiliency at handling negative criticism. A collaborative, improvement-oriented leadership style helped him and his…

Contends that Zora Neale Hurston's 1943 autobiography contains two distinct lines of discourse: the surface narrative aimed at the White reader, and a second discourse for the Black reader, often conveyed by suggestion. Careful reexamination of this work is recommended. (DM)

Beidler defends "The Crown of Columbus" against criticisms of its best-seller qualities and applauds its universality, playfulness, and thought-provoking qualities. Hoy views the novel as revisionist history contained within a seemingly frivolous narrative, a polyvocal protean voyage of discovery with humor and self-referentiality as its…

States that teachers of literature need to shift the focus of their reading to read the world with and for their pupils. Discusses the notion of a writer's personal responsibility in terms of the "genuine British narrowness." (PRA)

Suggests that Shakespeare's intense self-consciousness of the theatrical conventions within which he was working, associated with an emphasis on studying the text as produced, has to be an important starting point for any classroom study of Shakespeare on film. Offers ideas for teaching such films, such as the Zeffirelli production of "Romeo…

Comments on the preceding article which examined elaboration theory and offered suggestions for updating it to reflect new knowledge. Highlights include the simplifying conditions method; internal versus external knowledge structures; connectionism and authentic tasks; content structure as organizing structure; ill-structured domains; and…

Argues that William Shakespeare's "The Tempest" is the play that is best suited for the high school English curriculum of the 1990s. Discusses historical and critical aspects the play's key themes. Shows ways of using the play in high school classes, and describes 19 works to read alongside of"The Tempest." (HB)

Shows how the critical reception of J. M. Barrie's "Peter Pan" has varied widely since its publication. Describes the mythical qualities of the Peter Pan character and gives reasons why the story is still popular with children and why it should continue to be taught and read. (HB)

Discusses the use of Shirley Brice Heath's "Ways with Words" in teacher education courses. Suggests that an important part of the meaning lies in the rhetorical form. Uses Bakhtin's analysis of the "adventure novel of everyday life" to illuminate Heath's use of form. (EVL)

Finds that "Strangers from a Different Shore" is a balanced and successful example of sociological research in the comparative/historical manner, and recommends it highly. Notes that quantitative sociological research on Asian Americans is relatively undeveloped. (DM)

Denounces the treatment of Ronald Takaki's "Strangers from a Different Shore" by members of the Association of Asian American Studies who criticized it on grounds of scholarly ethics. (DM)

A social historian and anthropologist whose unpublished work was used without permission in Ronald Takaki's "Strangers from a Different Shore" criticizes the author's lack of care in footnoting and attribution. (DM)

Explains the nature of organizational rhetoric. Examines ways in which organizational rhetoric may be analyzed. Locates the study of organizational rhetoric vis-a-vis organizational communication and rhetorical studies. Urges both critic and practitioner to apprehend the many and varied ways in which contemporary persuasion is organizationally…

Identifies dangers in applying metaphors from one context to another. Asserts the necessity for feminist critical theorists to examine metaphor's status in their own discourse. Proposes a "therapeutic" investigation of metaphor as part of the power structure. Suggests locating a feminist investigation of metaphors in a vigilant awareness…