If you have questions about course procedures or if you want to bypass a course requirement or a deadline, write me a memo or send me an email in advance. Make clear for what you are asking and tell me whatever I need to know to make a decision, which I will convey to you in writing or via email. I can't usually give you full attention in the moments after class. I will make better decisions if I am given good information and time to consider a question or problem. Office Hours I will hold office hours throughout the semester.
Office hours are an extension of the classroom.
You are welcome to come by with questions, comments, and concerns. If you are enjoying a reading and would like to discuss it further, if you are having a problem with something in the course, if you don't understand something, come and see me. I also am happy to work with you on your paper during office hours, whether it is to work with you at the brainstorming stage or to give you some feedback on a draft. The most efficient way to get in touch with me outside of class time and office hours is email. The English Department does not provide faculty with voice mail, so I have an answering machine on my office phone, but I check that only on days when our class meets.