»»WEEK 1 (1/30 & 2/1/06) -- suggestion: start reading ahead in Hansberry's play A Raisin in the Sun (starts on M pp.373) for next week.
course/syllabus introduction; interpretation practice
-- have read & be ready to discuss the following sections:
-- M pp.3-9 (What is Literature? Argument?), 40-47 (Reading), 57-58 (Reading
Tips), 29-31 (Lit as Argument), 16-29 (Elements, Issues)
-- WR pp.21-24 (Reading)
-- C 1-8, 12-15
»»WEEK 2 (2/6 & 2/8/06)
-- have read & be ready to discuss the following sections:
-- M pp.156-66 (Elements of Drama; ignore writing exercises)
-- writing on drama library reserve ("Collection 1 "Drama")/online PDF
-- we will discuss terms & concepts for the drama section
-- have read & be ready to discuss A Raisin in the Sun act 1 M, pp.373-402
-- be sure to use the guidesheet from course reserve ("Collection 1 "Drama")
or online PDF for
your reading of A Raisin in the Sun