Theory into Praxis: Symposium on Literature and Literary Criticism in English Classrooms
Context and Theoretical Framework
For our group inquiry, we have chosen to undertake multiple studies concerning different literary texts that we will be teaching respectively on our upcoming practicums. We have taken different political, social, and theoretical avenues to explore the texts that are in high school classrooms today. The significance of this approach becomes evident in each individual study through the exploration of the politics behind the publishing, censoring, and teaching of novels. Further, through unpacking a range of literary criticism, we have developed a deeper understanding of the texts that we seek to teach, while simultaneously researching different methods of presenting critical theory at the secondary level. Although we have chosen to use specific texts as the foundation of our collective research, these themes and outcomes can be applied to a range of different works that can be found in high schools across North America.
Individual Projects
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