The Relevance of Literature.

Dunham, L. L.

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Publication Date: 1971-Jan

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The Relevance of Literature.

Dunham, L. L.

Bulletin of the Modern Foreign Language Association of Virginia, v27 n2 p18-22 Jan 1971

The "legacy" of the humanities is discussed in terms of relevance, involvement, and other philosophical considerations. Reasons for studying foreign literature in language classes are developed in the article. Comment is also made on attitudes and ideas culled from the writings of Clifton Fadiman, Jean Paul Sartre, and James Baldwin. (RL)

Descriptors: Foreign Culture, Humanism, Humanities, Individual Development, Instructional Program Divisions, Language Instruction, Literature Appreciation, Modern Languages, Relevance (Education), Speeches, Student Motivation, Student Needs

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Authoring Institution: Virginia Modern Foreign Language Association.

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Note: Speech delivered at the State Dept. of Educ. FL Conf., Roanoke, Virginia, Oct 1970