Marcy comments on the "basic blague" that "convinces" her. I've read a few things but where is the "basic blague"? I am working on a paper on redesigning a thermodynamics class to a more interactive learning environment and would love to have a better grasp of "the literature" on the subject. So, if any of you have "the basic blague" at your fingertips, I'd appreciate a few references. (by the way "blague" means laughter in french, doesn't it?) Rob Irish -- ************************************************* Dr. Robert Irish Coordinator of Language Across the Curriculum Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering University of Toronto e-mail: [log in to unmask] *************************************************