What Is English? The Relevance of James Moffett's "Teaching the Universe of Discourse.".

Sooby, Andrew

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What Is English? The Relevance of James Moffett's "Teaching the Universe of Discourse."

Sooby, Andrew

English in Australia, n53 p6-17 Sep 1980

Offers five reasons for the uncertainty in the state of the art of English instruction. Asserts the need for a theory of English instruction and offers James Moffett's theory on the universe of discourse as the one to use. (RL)

Descriptors: Educational Needs, English Instruction, Research Needs, Theories

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Language: English

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