We’ve all seen eyes roll when the idea of symbolism in literature comes up. We’re well acquainted with the argument that literary critics can see a symbol in anything they please. But art relies on figurative meaning – how do we discover that meaning without “making it up?”
Read MoreWhen is the issue of virtue and character formation appropriate in a literary education? How do we address the moral imagination without doing violence to the literature?
Read MoreWhat should the writing component of a literature class look like? How is the literary essay different from the book report or the rhetorical oration? In February’s Office Hours, we discuss this often neglected, but extraordinarily important form of writing.
Read MoreSo you understand the basics of asking questions to lead a discussion, but what happens when a student answer incorrectly? Or which questions do you ask next to dig deeper? We’ll be looking at techniques for following up and redirecting conversation.
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