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Harris Research: Robert Eaglestone
Birna Helgadottir speaks with renowned literary critic and theorist Professor Robert Eaglestone, as they discuss his new book 'Literature: Why It Matters.' Described by Barbara Bleiman as "ground-breaking," this book is an argument for why English Literature is special, how it is different to other subjects, and why we might need to challenge and change the way it is currently taught in schools. Along the way Professor Eaglestone discusses how we must prioritise students' emotional connection with texts, why the knowledge-rich curriculum poses problems for English teaching, and shares his…
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