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Full-Text Articles in English Language and Literature
Increases In Perspective Embedding Increase Reading Time Even With Typical Text Presentation: Implications For The Reading Of Literature, D. H. Whalen, Lisa Zunshine, Michael Holquist
Increases In Perspective Embedding Increase Reading Time Even With Typical Text Presentation: Implications For The Reading Of Literature, D. H. Whalen, Lisa Zunshine, Michael Holquist
English Faculty Publications
Reading fiction is a major component of intellectual life, yet it has proven difficult to study experimentally. One aspect of literature that has recently come to light is perspective embedding ("she thought I left" embedding her perspective on "I left"), which seems to be a defining feature of fiction. Previous work (Whalen et al., 2012) has shown that increasing levels of embedment affects the time that it takes readers to read and understand short vignettes in a moving window paradigm. With increasing levels of embedment from 1 to 5, reading times in a moving window paradigm rose almost linearly. However, …
Darren Glass, Associate Professor Of Mathematics, Musselman Library, Darren B. Glass
Darren Glass, Associate Professor Of Mathematics, Musselman Library, Darren B. Glass
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In this new Next Page column, Darren Glass, Associate Professor of Mathematics, shares where he discovers new fiction to read (it includes a tournament and a live rooster!) and which work of foodie fiction he considers to be the gold standard.
Suzanne Flynn, Associate Professor Of English, Musselman Library, Suzanne J. Flynn
Suzanne Flynn, Associate Professor Of English, Musselman Library, Suzanne J. Flynn
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In this new Next Page column, Suzanne Flynn, Associate Professor of English, confesses which of the “classics” she hasn’t read, shares which Victorian poets and novelists are among her favorites, and explains how her students connect with literature from the 19th century.
Zakiya Whatley, Visiting Assistant Professor Of Biology, Musselman Library, Zakiya Whatley
Zakiya Whatley, Visiting Assistant Professor Of Biology, Musselman Library, Zakiya Whatley
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In our last Next Page column of the year, Zakiya Whatley, Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology, provides a recommended read for any budding geneticist; shares which books she's looking forward to reading next for her book group; and tells us what her students will be doing for class this Friday, April 24, 2015, in celebration of National DNA Day.
Daniel Denicola, Professor Of Philosophy, Musselman Library, Daniel R. Denicola
Daniel Denicola, Professor Of Philosophy, Musselman Library, Daniel R. Denicola
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In this issue of Next Page, Professor of Philosophy Daniel DeNicola reveals his appreciation for mysteries, especially those focused on manuscripts or works of art, and how his incessant childhood habit of reading the backs of cereal boxes at breakfast led his parents to buy him a set of "Children's Classics" and his very own encyclopedia-sold in installments at the supermarket.
Reading For Fun, Danielle Meloney
Reading For Fun, Danielle Meloney
Teacher infographics
What do youngsters look for in books when they are reading for pleasure? Find out in this Teacher infographic.
Erin O'Connor, Class Of 2015, Musselman Library, Erin C. O'Connor
Erin O'Connor, Class Of 2015, Musselman Library, Erin C. O'Connor
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In this current issue of Next Page, Erin O'Connor, Class of 2015 and winner of this year's Silent Leader Award, tells us which influential courses and works inspired her to develop her own major, Diversity and Development in Education, what conversation she would like to have with Paulo Freire if given the chance, and which books are on her "To Read" list for after graduation.
The Best Children's Books Of The Year [2016 Edition], Bank Street College Of Education. Children's Book Committee
The Best Children's Books Of The Year [2016 Edition], Bank Street College Of Education. Children's Book Committee
The Center for Children's Literature
Includes more than 600 titles chosen by the Children’s Book Committee as the best of the best published in 2015. In choosing books for the annual list, committee members consider literary quality and excellence of presentation as well as the potential emotional impact of the books on young readers. Other criteria include credibility of characterization and plot, authenticity of time and place, age suitability, positive treatment of ethnic and religious differences, and the absence of stereotypes.
The Best Children's Books Of The Year [2015 Edition], Bank Street College Of Education. Children's Book Committee
The Best Children's Books Of The Year [2015 Edition], Bank Street College Of Education. Children's Book Committee
The Center for Children's Literature
Includes more than 600 titles chosen by the Children’s Book Committee as the best of the best published in 2014. In choosing books for the annual list, committee members consider literary quality and excellence of presentation as well as the potential emotional impact of the books on young readers. Other criteria include credibility of characterization and plot, authenticity of time and place, age suitability, positive treatment of ethnic and religious differences, and the absence of stereotypes.
Emelio Betances, Professor Of Sociology And Latin American Studies, Musselman Library, Emelio Betances
Emelio Betances, Professor Of Sociology And Latin American Studies, Musselman Library, Emelio Betances
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In this new Next Page column, Emelio Betances, Professor of Sociology and Latin American Studies, talks about how growing up during turbulent political times in the Dominican Republic sparked his passion for reading and why he's such a fan of authors J.M. Coetzee and Orhan Pamuk.
Expanding The Literary Enterprise: How We Experience The Texts Of The Advanced Placement English Literature And Composition Curriculum, Molly Ostrow
Honors Theses
How we read the texts of the Advanced Placement English Literature and Composition curriculum.