BACKTALK: Patriotism and perspective: Teaching ‘Born in the U.S.A.’

Former social studies teacher and teacher educator Mark Kissling describes how he has used the Bruce Springsteen song “Born in the U.S.A.” to guide students to think more deeply about the meaning of patriotism and the various ways to understand a single text.

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Published in:Phi Delta Kappan 2018-10, Vol.100 (2), p.72-72
Main Author: KISSLING, MARK T.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Former social studies teacher and teacher educator Mark Kissling describes how he has used the Bruce Springsteen song “Born in the U.S.A.” to guide students to think more deeply about the meaning of patriotism and the various ways to understand a single text.
ISSN:0031-7217
1940-6487
DOI:10.1177/0031721718803579