Chapter 1 Functional and Procedural Languages and Data Structures Learning

Abstract: In this paper authors present a didactic method for teaching Data Structures on Computer Science undergraduate course. An approach using func-tional along with procedural languages (Haskell and ANSI C) is presented, and adequacy of such a method is discussed. Authors are also concerned on how functional language can help students to learn fundamental concepts and acquire competence on data typing and structure for real programming. 1.