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ERIC Number: EJ403631
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1989
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Is There a FOAF in Your Future? Urban Folk Legends in Room 112.
Nicolini, Mary B.
English Journal, v78 n8 p81-84 Dec 1989
Describes how urban folk legends can prepare students for studying "Beowulf," the Arthurian legends, or other oral narratives that exist in many versions. Notes that exposure to recent oral history intrigues students and helps them appreciate how stories can vary while retaining their basic plot. (RS)
Descriptors: English Instruction, Folk Culture, Legends, Literature Appreciation, Oral History, Secondary Education, Student Motivation, Teaching Methods, Urban Culture
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Classics (Literature)