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by Keith Hawk · Published February 2, 2012 · Last modified April 23, 2021
A new article reveals that college students who read “Potter” are more prepared to deal with difficult classic literature. The authors of the article praise Rowling for her ability to prime these readers for more difficult texts.
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by Keith Hawk · Published January 10, 2012 · Last modified April 23, 2021
Using the “Harry Potter” series in the classroom is not new. However, one university in China is using the series to teach a scientific concept in a way that should make it much more exciting!
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by Keith Hawk · Published December 22, 2011 · Last modified April 23, 2021
In the process, they will be taking both a theoretical and historical approach to popular culture in general and J.K. Rowling’s works in particular. Wizards, witches, squibs, and muggles are welcome to join as they get into the very heart of Harry Potter
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by Keith Hawk · Published December 16, 2011 · Last modified January 19, 2017
In a new article by Esquire magazine, the 53-year old actor Gary Oldman – who portrayed Sirius Black in the Harry Potter film franchise – shared his thoughts on some of the things he has learned over the years.
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by Keith Hawk · Published November 5, 2011 · Last modified April 23, 2021
We wish all colleges out there taught courses in “Harry Potter.”
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by Keith Hawk · Published October 5, 2011 · Last modified April 23, 2021
Science is gaining ground in the race to achieve real world magic once again.
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by MuggleNet · Published May 4, 2011 · Last modified April 23, 2021
Student and MuggleNet reader Tyler Larson wrote to me this morning with a situation we hadn’t seen before. In a nutshell: “My teacher will bump my overall grade up to an ‘A’ if my paper is posted on MuggleNet.” How could we say no to helping improve one’s grades?
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by Keith Hawk · Published August 18, 2010 · Last modified April 23, 2021
BBC News is reporting that Durham University will be offering an academic course based on the Harry Potter series next year: The Durham University module uses the works of JK Rowling to examine prejudice,...