Are older literary texts still relevant to the modern teenager?

1. The Canon in the Classroom Students’ Experiences of Texts from Other Times Original Article by Mark A. Pike (2003) Presentation by John Hamilton for EDTP600

2. Culture and Identity As time marches on, our library of available texts continues to grow or Classic texts are considered as important as fairy tales in that they become “common cultural knowledge” Older texts contain outdated cultural views, lacking in diverse perspectives

3. Relevance and Resistance to Time As the English language evolves, older texts become even more difficult to comprehend. The popular genres of the past are unlike those of today, leading or to a lack of interest and motivation. Outdated values and subject matter may not resonate with the modern student.

4. Antipathy to Enthusiasm Six students were observed for a school year and interviewed concerning their coursework involving pre-20th Century poetry. The popular poems contained elements that resonated with the students’ lives. The unpopular poems lacked a familiar “stimulus” that could hook the reader into its world. or

5. The Pre-20th Century in the 21st By relating classic texts to modern ideas and elements from the students’ lives, educators can increase the relevance of older literature and “outdated” concepts. Encourage students to understand why they like or dislike the books they are required to read. Show them is better than

6. Reference Pike, M. A., (2003). The canon in the classroom: students’ experiences of texts from other times. Journal of Curriculum Studies, 35(3), 355-370. Retrieved from http://www.informaworld.com/smpp/title~content=t713741620~db=all