Language, Difference, and Curriculum Theory: Beyond the Politics of Clarity.

Giroux, Henry A.

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Publication Date: 1992

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Language, Difference, and Curriculum Theory: Beyond the Politics of Clarity.

Giroux, Henry A.

Theory into Practice, v31 n3 p219-27 Sum 1992

Discusses controversy over language, clarity, and experience in educational theory, recommending a language theory that recognizes complexity and difference. Linguistic clarity suppresses differences and multiplicity and reproduces a populist elitism that disempowers educators. People need knowledge and skills to be able to govern and shape society. (SM)

Descriptors: Cultural Differences, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Research, Educational Theories, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education, Language Usage, Politics of Education, Social Influences, Theory Practice Relationship, Vocabulary Development

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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