abstract: A simple passion for reading compels many to enter the university literature classroom. What happens once they arrive may fuel that passion, or possibly destroy it. A romanticized relationship with literature proves to be an obstacle that hinders a deeper and richer engagement with texts. Primary research consisting of personal interviews, observations, and surveys, form the source of data for this dissertation project which was designed to examine how literature teachers engage their students with texts, discussion, and assignments in the university setting. Traditionally text centered and resolute, literature courses will need refashioning if they are to advance beyond erstwhile conventions. The goal of this study is to create space for a dialogue about the need for a pedagogy of literature. / Dissertation/Thesis / Ph.D. English 2013
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:asu.edu/item:20870 |
| Date | January 2013 |
| Contributors | Sanchez, Shillana R. (Author), Goggin, Maureen (Advisor), Tobin, Beth (Advisor), Rose, Shirley (Committee member), Arizona State University (Publisher) |
| Source Sets | Arizona State University |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Doctoral Dissertation |
| Format | 128 pages |
| Rights | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/, All Rights Reserved |
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