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The Work of Teaching the Canon: Reflections on Jim Ferguson’s Legacy at UC Irvine | Synapse
March 28, 2026
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The Work of Teaching the Canon: Reflections on Jim Ferguson’s Legacy at UC Irvine
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Tom Boellstorff
University of California, Irvine
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Bill Maurer
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Mei Zhan
University of California, Irvine
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This paper reflects on the contributions of Jim Ferguson to the field of education and teaching the canon.
Analysis of Jim Ferguson’s teaching strategies
Review of curriculum changes inspired by Ferguson
Interviews with colleagues and students influenced by Ferguson
Identified key elements of Ferguson’s approach to teaching
Highlighted the lasting impact of his methods on current curriculum practices
Showed how Ferguson’s legacy shapes future educators' perspectives
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https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1017/asr.2026.10227