Professor Thomas Willard

Introduction to modes, techniques, and terminology of practical criticism. Close reading of essays on the function of literature, followed by works discussed in the essays, representing key texts of literary modernism in England, France, Ireland, and the U.S.

The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Literary Terms, by Chris Baldick, 2nd ed. (2004). $16.05. ISBN 10: 0198608837
The MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers, edited by Joseph Gibaldi, 6th ed. (2003). $17.50. ISBN 10: 0873529863
Six reading packets available on D2L

Honors contract

Students with active status in the Honors College may contract for honors credit. Contracts should describe work outlined on the syllabus and must be signed by the instructor no later than September 12.

Syllabus

A tentative syllabus is available online.