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ERIC Number: EJ437359
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1992
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0013-8274
The Modern Quest: Teaching Myths and Folktales.
House, Jeff
English Journal, v81 n1 p72-74 Jan 1992
Asserts that an effective approach to mythology should illustrate the connection among international myths, folktales, and legends that continue to be told in current literature and media. Explains how sample units on mythology could implement two phases of instruction: an introductory unit, and a reacquaintance with the themes of the first unit on later levels. (PRA)
Descriptors: Folk Culture, Literature Appreciation, Mythology, Secondary Education, Teaching Methods, Units of Study
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Guides - Classroom - Teacher
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Literature Instruction