Sunday, January 27, 2008

Thoughts on the study of literature...


Click on this link to read a very interesting article about the value of studying literature. Perhaps this is something we should grapple with more and more in this course, as it is foundational to understanding the point of examining any narrative. Why bother?? This article will spark some discussion and shed some light on one person's opinion.


Wednesday, January 16, 2008

Poetry, poetry, poetry!



In the right-hand sidebar are two links, one for Langston Hughes and one for P.K. Page. Use these to find out more about these two amazing poets, and be sure to read about their lives and perspectives  before we begin studying their poems (and the powerful messages that are in them!).