Historical Connections with Literature in Improving Flawed Literature Curriculums
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Literature Curriculum, Historical Contextualization, Interdisciplinary Learning, Power Structures in Literature, Thematic ProgressionAbstract
This paper will analyze historical patterns among literary eras and their respective societal contexts to provide insights to educators and students when creating or picking high school literature curriculums, ensuring they are the most optimal for the modern and future world. By examining the relationship between literature and society, this research aims to offer a framework for developing literature curriculums that address key flaws in current educational practices.
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