English in America, Ten Years Later (with an Aside on Dechairing the Department).

Ohmann, Richard

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Publication Date: 1985

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English in America, Ten Years Later (with an Aside on Dechairing the Department).

Ohmann, Richard

ADE Bulletin, n82 p11-17 Win 1985

Describes dividing up the responsibilities of the department chairperson among senior members of the department, then reconsiders the profession and the state of the humanities. Discusses views advocating "excellence," cultural literacy, great books, and a core curriculum in the humanities. Identifies political tasks and continued communication as important issues. (EL)

Descriptors: College English, Department Heads, Educational Theories, English Departments, English Instruction, Humanities, Participative Decision Making, Political Influences, Power Structure

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Language: English

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