Schedule Changes

Class will be canceled on Thursday, June 26th & Thursday, July 3rd.

Because the library is not open during our class time and we need to use it, we will be rescheduling these two class sessions. You must attend one of the library workshop sessions. If you cannot attend one, you must make arrangements to meet with me independently in order to get credit for this portion of the research project.

Possible Meetings (I couldn't get a classroom for Tuesday July 1st)

Monday, June 30th 9:00-10:00
Tuesday July 2nd 9:15-10:15

The meetings will take place in the library in Room 383.

For Monday, June 16th

For Monday, please read "Cutting Edge" by James Purdy and "Everyday Use" by Alice Walker. "Everyday Use" is not in the packet. I have attached a link to an etext of the story. Please print it out if you can. I'll also bring a few copies to class too.

Everyday Use Link

Questions to Think About While Reading "Cutting Edge" & "Everyday Use"

Why is the beard such a big deal?
Why do you think the son shaves the beard?
How does the son in "Cutting Edge" compare with Hulga from "Good Country People"?
How does the son in "Cutting Edge" compare with the oldest daughter in "Everyday Use?

Current Events

Here are two interesting articles about higher education.

Student Loans Start to Bypass 2 Year Colleges

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