This schedule is subject to change as we move through the semester. Please email me if you have any questions.
Week |
Subject of Discussion |
January 4-6 |
Introduction/Syllabus Distribution Grammar Pet Peeve Wednesdays Chopin, "The Story of an Hour" Henry, "The Gift of the Magi" |
9-13 |
Introduction to Short Stories Chopin, "The Story of an Hour" Henry, "The Gift of the Magi" Poe, "The Black Cat" |
| 16-18 | |
| 20 | No class: IS Conference |
| 23-25 | |
27-Feb 3 |
Narrative Poetry Browning, “My Last Duchess” (listen) O’Connor, “A Good Man is Hard to Find” |
| 6-13 | Epiphanies O’Connor, “A Good Man is Hard to Find” Donne, "The Flea" |
| 13-17 | Short Short Stories King, "A Short History of Indians in Canada" Kincaid, "Girl" Atwood, "Happy Endings" Essay due |
| 20-24 | Reading Week: no classes |
| 27-March 6 | Le Guin, “The Ones Who Walk Away From Omelas Thien, "Simple Recipes" (20) Sci-fi and Postmodernism Vonnegut Jr. "Harrison Bergeron" |
8-22 |
In-class Assessment (March 8) |
| 24-April 7 | The Importance of Being Earnest essay # outline March 29 Essay #2 due April 3 |
| 12-17 | Review |
| 22 | Final Exam Saturday, April 22, 9am-11am in the gym |