
Knowledge in English
Canon, Curriculum and Cultural Literacy
Victoria Elliott(Author)
Routledge (Publisher)
1st Edition
Published on 29. December 2020
Book
Hardback
124 pages
978-0-367-35417-6 (ISBN)
Description
Focusing on a key area of debate within the world of secondary English, the 'knowledge-based curriculum', this book explores in detail the question of knowledge in the teaching of English in secondary schools, drawing on specific concrete cases and a range of academic theories. Knowledge in English also investigates how to teach both facts and skills through the required texts to produce a balanced educational experience.
Elliott brings together classic texts with contemporary knowledge and viewpoints to critically examine teaching in the English literature classroom, and situates them within the broader cultural and political context. The book includes discussions on race and gender in texts, Shakespeare and his influence, facts and emotions in poetry, and reading experiences.
Knowledge in English is a foundational and accessible guide for researchers, practitioners, teacher educators and teachers around the world. It is a valuable resource for those involved in the English curriculum to keep the subject relevant and useful to students in the contemporary classroom.
Elliott brings together classic texts with contemporary knowledge and viewpoints to critically examine teaching in the English literature classroom, and situates them within the broader cultural and political context. The book includes discussions on race and gender in texts, Shakespeare and his influence, facts and emotions in poetry, and reading experiences.
Knowledge in English is a foundational and accessible guide for researchers, practitioners, teacher educators and teachers around the world. It is a valuable resource for those involved in the English curriculum to keep the subject relevant and useful to students in the contemporary classroom.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Postgraduate and Professional
Illustrations
3 s/w Tabellen
3 Tables, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 240 mm
Width: 161 mm
Thickness: 12 mm
Weight
379 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-367-35417-6 (9780367354176)
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Person
Victoria Elliott is Associate Professor of English and Literacy Education at the University of Oxford, UK.
Content
1. Introduction: The 'knowledge turn' and 'facts' in English 2. The construction of knowledge in English Literature 3. Shared experiences of reading 4. The case of Shakespeare 5. Race and gender in the English curriculum 6. Pinning down poetry: Facts, emotion and attitudes 7. Cultural literacy in a UK context