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50 Years of ERIC
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Reading as Displacement and Time Travel
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Reid, Ian – English in Australia, 2013
A national survey of senior secondary English curriculum content has confirmed that contemporary literature predominates among set texts, being seen as an "essential" category for study because of its "relevance" in helping students "understand the world in which they live." Perhaps uncontentious -- depending on the…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Reading Instruction, Reading Materials, Secondary Education
Shakespeare and Three Eccentric Teachers.
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Reid, Ian – English in Australia, 1999
Describes the methods of three eccentric teachers of Shakespeare and claims that Wordsworth, as one of those teachers, can serve as go-between in most transactions with Shakespeare. (NH)
Descriptors: Drama, Language Styles, Literature, Literature Appreciation
The Voice of the Modern Australian Poet.
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Reid, Ian – English in Australia, 1978
Uses examples of poetry by Australians to show how response to a poem depends on being a good listener; detecting with accuracy the tone of voice that governs the poem. (RL)
Descriptors: Comprehension, Critical Reading, English Instruction, Foreign Countries
The Crisis in English Studies.
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Reid, Ian – English in Australia, 1982
Discusses the need for a reformed English curriculum. (HOD)
Descriptors: College English, Curriculum Development, Educational Change, English Departments