The Whale in the World: Using Moby-Dick in a General Education Course
Date
2008-04
Authors
Tally, Robert T., Jr.
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Publisher
Rapid Intellect Group
Abstract
Moby-Dick is perhaps the best known novel in American literature, yet it is generally considered a daunting read, even for English majors in advanced courses. However, I believe that Moby-Dick is a text well suited for introductory courses, not merely in literature but in general education courses. The real subject of Moby-Dick is knowledge itself, and the novel can help introduce students to the educational mission of colleges and universities. Moby-Dick also emphasizes the lasting power of literature in one’s life-long education.
Description
This is a late draft. The final version appears as “The Whale in the World,” Academic Exchange Quarterly, 12.1 (Spring 2008): 174–178.
Keywords
Moby-Dick, Melville, American literature, nineteenth century, literature, education, novel, mapping, globalization, English
Citation
Tally, R. T. (2008). The Whale in the World: Using Moby-Dick in a General Eduation Course. Academic Exchange Quarterly, 12(1), pp. 174-178.