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ERIC Number: EJ421206
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1991
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0013-8274
Student Self-Awareness: One Value of "Language in Thought and Action."
Wansor, Collin T.
English Journal, v80 n2 p41-43 Feb 1991
Describes two writing activities (based on S. I. Hayakawa's discussion of biased thinking in his book "Language in Thought and Action") that are designed to enable students to recognize and become sensitive to closemindedness. (KEH)
Descriptors: Egocentrism, English Curriculum, Grade 12, High Schools, Language Patterns, Language Usage, Rhetorical Theory, Self Evaluation (Individuals), Semantics, Textbooks, Thinking Skills, Units of Study, Writing Assignments
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Hayakawa (S I)