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Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Pass It On Education Resources: More Politically Correct Editions Of Classics?

EdConnections Posted by Dan S. Martin
English teachers, what is your take on the Huck Finn in high schools controversy?

It is such a valuable piece of American literature and history.  Yet, it portrays an uglier aspect of American linguistic history.

The LA Times article below opines on the latest attempt to "modernize" Twain's works.  Click on the image to access the full article!



Check It Out!  Pass It On!

Posted at 10:55 PM Keywords: Pass It On Education Content , Huck Finn , Mark Twain , N-Word , Literature , English 7 Comments

 
Janae said...
That's not even 10 muintes well spent!

Saturday, October 29, 2011 6:27 PM

   

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