Table of Contents

List of tables; Preface; 1. The enquiry: scope, method, texts; 2. Reading, spelling, pronunciation: the elements; 3. Reading, spelling, pronunciation: the skills; 4. Interpretation: literature presented; 5. Interpretation: literature taught; 6. Expression and performance; 7. Linguistic control; 8. English: the development of a subject; Abbreviations; Bibliographies; Index.

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Not only academic educationalists interested in the history of the curriculum, but teachers - from primary schools to University, will find this book of compelling interest.