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Warshaw, Thayer S. – Independent School, 1977
A course focusing on Biblical literature uses the Bible in three instructional approaches--"as" literature, "in" literature, "and" literature. While it familiarizes students with the Bible, it also improves their critical reading skills through close attention to "good" literature and helps them grow through the experience. (Author/RK)
Descriptors: Biblical Literature, Course Content, Course Objectives, English Literature
Rindfleisch, Norval – Independent School, 1981
Describes high school English courses which use a seminar approach, emphasizing discussion and writing, to promote a cooperative, student-centered critical and analytical method of teaching literature. (CM)
Descriptors: English Curriculum, Integrated Activities, Learning Activities, Literary Criticism
Widgery, Jan – The Independent School Bulletin, 1967
Senior English students, in spite of themselves, respond to Dickens both critically and emotionally. Impressed by Dickens'"artistry of style," they nonetheless disagree with each other over whether his characters are believable and whether the exaggeration of character traits is an effective device. The deepest level of understanding…
Descriptors: English Instruction, English Literature, High School Students, Identification (Psychology)