The inclusion of non-European authors such as Isabel Allende foregrounds the ever changing nature of our literary canon. The course requires four essays, two of which must be re-written. Essays one and two must be at least four pages long. Essays three and four must be at least five pages long. Writing assignments are designed to allow you to pull together the diverse readings in a thoughtful and critical way.
Subject matter is open.
Papers are due at the beginning of class on the day indicated in the course schedule and will be reviewed by your peers on occasion. On one side you need to cite a specific passage from the reading. Write out the passage under consideration. On the other side you need to analyze and interpret this passage. Illustrations, mathematical equations, doodles are welcomed.