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Think of Writing Essays as Method Acting

By Robin Bates | Published: December 10, 2013

To teach writing about literature, think of your students as method actors.

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A Cancer Patient Reads “The Bacchae”

By Robin Bates | Published: September 30, 2013

One of my students, suffering from cancer, has an exciting interpretation of Euripides’ “The Bacchae.”

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Lit Unlocks Cultural & Linguistic Barriers

By Robin Bates | Published: July 1, 2013

Teaching abridged classics to students with limited English, this graduate instructor discovered that much more came through than she expected.

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Teaching Lit as a Public Mission

By Robin Bates | Published: June 7, 2013

Teaching at a public liberal arts colleges shapes has influenced how I approach literature.

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How Teachers Can Make Lit Real

By Robin Bates | Published: May 29, 2013

The “so what” question is vital if students are to make their responses to literature real.

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Poetry Is Stupid (But Will Save Your Life)

By Robin Bates | Published: January 18, 2013

Reading poetry is a life insurance policy for when things go bad, Housman tells us.

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Narrative Drama, Key to Good Teaching

By Robin Bates | Published: January 16, 2013

To teach your discipline, turn to compelling narratives.

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Jane Austen Has Something for Everyone

By Robin Bates | Published: January 14, 2013

No two students respond to Jane Austen the same.

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Playing Cards Jane Austen Style

By Robin Bates | Published: October 2, 2012

Playing the card game in “Mansfield Park” gives students insight into the meaning of games.

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