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Instituto de Inglés
Lewis C. Richardson
Puerto Rico
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This article analyzes the work of the English Institute (1943-1949) of the University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras, under the leadership of Lewis C. Richardson. After discussing the history of English teaching in Puerto Rico from 1898 to 1949, it describes the inception of the English Institute, its key leaders and agents, as well as its objectives. It scrutinizes the structure of the pilot project for teaching English in grades 1-4, the materials produced, and the progress made by the students. Finally, it clarifies why the program was abandoned by the Department of Education and considers the implications of this decision.
How to cite:
Pousada, A. (2014). English Institute of 1943-1949 under the Leadership of Lewis C. Richardson. Pedagogía, 47(1), 51-75. Retrieved from https://revistas.upr.edu/index.php/educacion/article/view/16357
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