I will use part of each week s class to share my own remarks with you and to suggest approaches to Woolf s work. For the remainder of class I will expect each of you to contribute your own questions and insights. We will spend part of some classes viewing film adaptions of Woolf s novels, and I hope to bring it at least one or two guest speakers to keep things lively. Later in the semester each member of the class will present a seminar report. I do hope that everyone will participate.
Successful seminars depend upon active participation.
The important thing is to TRY to participate, even if you find Woolf s writing difficult. We will all respect your comments and we will all try help each other work toward greater understanding. No one should ever be afraid that he or she will be viewed as silly or less than intelligent. That is not the purpose of the seminar. Please do not be afraid to approach me privately, either in person or through email, if you have concerns or suggestions for improving the class, or if you feel that I am not addressing your needs.