I hate to admit that this book has brought out the sentimental literary fool in me, but so be it. It is so refreshing to me to read a book by a person who so clearly loves the discipline. Unlike Graff’s often detached and elitist tone, Scholes presents this narrative as a deep [...]
Posts Tagged ‘specialization’
The Needs of Students
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged foundations, responsibility, Scholes, specialization on October 1, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
“How does the triangle feel? – Explain”
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged accountability, English major, specialization on August 31, 2008 | 3 Comments »
While reading McComiskey’s introduction to English Studies: An Introduction to the Discipline(s), I was struck by the similarities that are occurring in high school English departments. His discussion of overspecialization resonated with me because there are far too many aspects of “English studies” to cover in four years of high school. We teach the fusion [...]