English 3150
Sample Proposals
Here are several proposals I have successfully submitted for conferences. They may be helpful examples. Desire, Dissent and Differentiation: Sustaining Growth in Virtual Networks — New Network Theory 2008 Many if not all virtual communities have been spawned out of the founders’ desire to find others who share their views, pleasures, distastes, and obsessions. The early net... »
Getting and Giving Feedback, some general guidelines
Helping other students to edit their papers can be a tremendous help to both parties. You will find that your own writing improves as you notice strengths and weaknesses in your peers’ writing. Here are some steps to help you give more effective feedback. When you begin the process, look over the requirements for the... »
A Quick Overview of Literary Theory
I’ve realized that Eagleton’s Intro to Literary Theory is heavy going for my 3150 students. Thankfully a couple of them took it upon themselves to tell me they were having trouble. Thank you! This page from the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy gives a much briefer and clearer overview of the main theories. Dr. Kristi Siegel provides... »
Borges — Language, Reality, and Media
What are your most important questions about the Borges pieces we’ve looked at? What are the most important ideas generated for you by those pieces? Add your thoughts below as a comment. »
Engl 3150 Student Blogs
You have all set up your own blogs in which to share your thoughts about class. Welcome to Web 2.0! »