Thesis (Ed.M.)--Boston University / RESEARCH: Black literature has been incorporated into the
curriculum of many colleges and universities. This
trend is parallelled in the secondary schools; more
Black literature is being taught on thi s level than
ever before. According to Dorothy Sterling, "at most,
only 1% of the total output of books for young adults
are devoted to the Negro out of 1200 issued from 1960-
1966." 1. If there are so few of this type of book
available, it is highly doubtful that Black literature
written for adult readers is being used in its place .
Books about Blacks and written by Blacks exist; and
yet, we have in the past neglected to use them in our
curriculum. Judy Anne Headlee suggests that a revision
of the English curriculum is necessary , that the presentation
of biographies or autobiographies of Black men
and women will inspire a respect that will counteract
prejudice." 2. It is Nancy Larrick's opinion that the lack
of Black literature and the avoidance of racial themes
and controversial topics in the classroom is robbing the
student of an experience that will only benefit him
in the adult world. 3. Communication and understanding
can be the products of a Black literature unit. [TRUNCATED] / PLEASE NOTE: Boston University Libraries did not receive an Authorization To Manage form for this thesis or dissertation. It is therefore not openly accessible, though it may be available by request. If you are the author or principal advisor of this work and would like to request open access for it, please contact us at open-help@bu.edu. Thank you. / 2031-01-01
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:bu.edu/oai:open.bu.edu:2144/36784 |
| Date | January 1970 |
| Creators | Cantor, Carol S. |
| Publisher | Boston University |
| Source Sets | Boston University |
| Language | en_US |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis/Dissertation |
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