Using Romance Novels
This item is included in the following series/curriculum: Read and Rap
- Grade Level: Junior High (7-9)-Adult
- Subjects: Contemporary, Language and Literature, Music
- Produced By: Governors State University
- Year: 1998
- Country: United States
- Language: English
- Running Time: 57m 44s
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Examines the pros and cons of using Romance literature in the classroom. The Studio Class discusses the dangers inherent in using Romance novels in the classroom, but also puts forth some rationales for possibly including them. Viewers discover inventive ways to use this genre to confront gender stereotypes, to broach social issues, or to interject interesting historical detail.