11:15A-12:30P TR (25) 3 cr

COAS INTENSIVE WRITING SECTION

OPEN TO HONORS DIVISION STUDENTS ONLY.  OBTAIN AUTHORIZATION FROM
HONORS DIVISION, 324 N. JORDAN. =20

In L202 we read, discuss, and write about a variety of works of
poetry, prose fiction, and drama.  Although we discuss various
critical approaches to literary interpretation, our focus is on
your own response to the work under consideration. Possible
texts: R. V. Cassill, ed., THE NORTON ANTHOLOGY OF SHORT FICTION,
Fourth edition (shorter version), X. J. Kennedy, ed.,  AN
INTRODUCTION TO POETRY, Shakespeare's KING LEAR and OTHELLO,=20
Harold Pinter's BETRAYAL, Jane Smiley's A THOUSAND ACRES, Joseph
Conrad's HEART OF DARKNESS.  Reading assignments:  This course
emphasizes intensive reading as well as intensive writing, but
reading assignments will not be lengthy.  You will be expected to
read deeply and carefully in preparation for writing your essays.=20
PLEASE READ THE ASSIGNED MATERIAL BEFORE COMING TO CLASS.=20
Written assignments:  There will be six short (3-5 pages) papers,
due at approximately two-week intervals.  There may also be some
in-class writing assignments.  There is no final exam.  YOU MUST
WRITE ALL ASSIGNED PAPERS.  Grading policy: This is a discussion
course, and your final grade will be determined by your
contribution to the class discussion as well as by your written
work.  Class participation will count for approximately thirty
percent of the final grade.  You will be asked to lead class
discussion on occasion, usually in the company of one or more of
your peers.   (You WILL be warned of this in advance!).