At 02:05 AM 7/07/00 -0700, you wrote:
>It's almost 2 in the morning and I have to get to sleep, so I'll be brief.
>
>Ioana: A very different and I think more important point, and one that
>could be fruitfully discussed. You say "I taught Plath, Rich and Harwood
>this term (the selection was made by the course convener). I didn't try to
>impose any of my views, because I believe that
>the students have a right to make up their own minds." I'm in complete
>agreement. That's why, when I've had the choice, I haven't taught poets
>whose work I don't like. I assume that no matter how neutral I try to be my
>attitude towards the work will be apparent. Worse, it will be unstated,
>therefore not open to examination. And that could really contaminate a
>student's choices.
Yes Mark, that's exactly it -- I believe it's a matter of respect for
oneself as a teacher and also for one's students. 2am? Thanks for reading
my post AND replying to it at this hour.
Best Ioana
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