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Teaching the Novel across the Curriculum A Handbook for Educators
Colin C. Irvine
Book Code: GR4896
ISBN: 0-313-34896-0
ISBN-13: 978-0-313-34896-9
352 pages, n/a
Greenwood Press
Publication: 11/30/2007
List Price: $99.95 (UK Sterling Price: £57.95)
Availability: In Stock
Media Type: Hardcover
Trim Size: 7 x 10
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Description: Language arts are at the forefront of education these days. Instructors at all levels are being encouraged to teach writing in their courses, even if those courses cover subjects other than English. Literature instructors have long used fiction to teach composition. But because the novel reflects a broad range of human experiences and historical events, it is the ideal medium for learning about contemporary social issues. This book helps educators learn how to use the novel in courses in English, the humanities, social and behavioral sciences, and professional studies. The book is divided into broad sections on general education classes; multiculturalism; literature classes; humanities courses; classes in social, behavioral, and political sciences; and professional studies, such as social work and teacher training. Each section includes chapters written by gifted teachers and provides a wealth of theoretical and practical information. While the book examines major canonical works such as Hard Times, Billy Budd, and Invisible Man, it also looks at graphic novels, science fiction, and popular contemporary works such as Finishing School and Jarhead. Chapters reflect the personal successes of their authors and cite works for further reading.
LC Card Number: 2007038718
LCC Class: PN3385
Dewey Class: 808
PDF Catalogs:
Academic Library Spring 2008.pdf
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