Panel presentations will begin in week three. These will be five person panels that present twenty minutes worth of research on an assigned author and his or her work. In week three you will begin preparation for Performances in week ten. Approaching literature through your body and mind is essential to this course, and performance will substantially enhance your ability to think feelingly and feel thoughtfully and about your responses to literature. 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. The information above is intended to be helpful in choosing courses. In most cases, the official course syllabus will be distributed on the first day of class.