Notes that classic literary works such as "Romeo and Juliet" are often taught in ways that infuse negative impressions of sexuality, while students need and deserve a more realistic approach to the subject. Cites Alice Munro's "Lives of Girls and Women" as a book that provides this approach. Lists other acceptable books. (FL)

The following topics are developed: (1) the problematic aspect of the analysis of French discourse, an introduction to methods, theories and applications; (2) the proposals of M. Pecheux; (3) precisions to render operative definitions derived in the proposals; (4) the Macciocchi manner of speaking; and (5) the Peyrefitte manner of speaking. (AMH)

This article examines Surrealism, its definition, and history through example. Special emphasis is on James Welch, a Blackfeet poet from Montana with a comic way of viewing the world in a surrealistic fashion. (RTS)

Describes and analyzes an elective course which enables students to relate the viewpoints presented in literature to their own personal philosophies. (DD)

Describes a fifteen-week elective course for juniors. (DD)

Charts Cyprian Ekwensi's development of the force of the city in three of the major novels. (Author/AM)

The final building by architect Louis I. Kahn was completed after his death. Panels of gray stainless steel and dark glass form a perfect box. Available from: Architectural Record, 1221 Avenue of the Americas, New York, New York 10020; $5.00 single copy. (Author/MLF)

Describes two approaches to the study of the book "Black-Eyed Susans," which presents characters reflecting the qualities of complexity, diversity, and a depth, thus showing the unique and competent way in which black women writers have handled their major preoccupation--the black woman. (JM)

Critiques five studies that examine the psychological effects of youth unemployment. Compares the current research agenda to that of the 1930s, presents a case for more empirical research, explores the connection between mental health and employment, and reflects on some of the broad issues affecting youth unemployment. (RJM)

In 1993, "Applied Linguistics" published an issue on theory construction in second-language acquisition, including papers by Beretta and Crookes, Gregg, and Long. The article argues that these papers and the rationalist understanding of scientific research exemplified in them, have become the object of misguided critiques, including Block (1996).…

Introduces a student-composed diagram as a means of discussing obstacles and resistances to teaching literature, such as assumptions about what a text is and whether it should be analyzed at all. Discusses a possible structure for the introductory literature course. (TB)

States that "The Cat in the Hat" (1957), written from a basic 225 word list, explores the level of activity that a child needs to keep secret from the adult world, and is a picture book which is also nominally a "reader" and not a storybook. Includes questions for stimulating student response; encapsulates classic elements in…

Argues that, regardless of whether they have literary merit, the "Goosebumps" books (a series of mildly scary horror books for preteens) are getting children hooked on reading, some of whom do not otherwise read. Discusses students' attitudes toward the series. (SR)

Reviews 11 books that consider the politics of school reform. (MLF)