They will require careful preparation. In week two you will begin preparation for Performances in weeks ten and eleven. Approaching literature through your body and mind is essential to this course, and performance will substantially enhance your ability to write thoughtfully about your responses to literature. Discussion is part of your participation grade. Class will consist of both lecture and discussion, but discussion will be held frequently and in these times I encourage you to respond not only to me, but to engage respectfully and thoughtfully with your classmates.
Successful discussion is dependent on listening, as well.
I encourage you to listen carefully not just to the lectures, panels and performances, but to listen carefully on a daily basis to the contributions made by your peers. No grades are given during the quarter on any other work. One page responses. Please do not ask to excuse non-emergencies. The particular methods of this course as I teach it place a tremendous premium upon prompt and regular participation.