1:00P-2:15P  TR  (25) 3 cr

COAS INTENSIVE WRITING SECTION

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

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
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.  PLEASE READ THE ASSIGNED MATERIAL
BEFORE COMING TO CLASS.
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!)