Literary Learning: Teaching the English Major

by Sherry Lee Linkon

Literary Learning explores the nature of literary knowledge and offers guidance for effective teaching of literature at the college level. What do English majors need to learn? How can we help them develop the skills and knowledge they need? By identifying the habits of mind that literary scholars use in their own research and writing, Sherry Lee Linkon articulates the strategic knowledge that lies at the heart of the discipline, offering important insights and models for beginning and experienced teachers.

Genres: Literature, Education

182 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 2011

About the author

Sherry Lee Linkon is the cofounder and codirector of the Center for Working-Class Studies at Youngstown State University, where she is professor of English and coordinator of American studies.