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ERIC Number: EJ459124
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1993
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0013-8274
Choosing the Canon.
Ford, Brian W.
English Journal, v82 n2 p60-61 Feb 1993
Questions the reasons for continuing to teach the same texts by canonical writers, instead of works of greater depth and meaning by the same authors. Describes other, less canonical works that are suitable for the secondary English classroom. (HB)
Descriptors: English Instruction, Literary Criticism, Literature Appreciation, Reading Material Selection, Secondary Education
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Literary Canon