English
300, Section 001
Fall, 2005
Dr. Susan Stewart
Hall of Languages 221
903-468-8624
e-mail: susan_stewart@tamu-commerce.edu
website: http://faculty.tamu-commerce.edu/slstewart/
Office Hours: M/T 3:00-4:00;
W 10:00-noon or by appointment
Essay Using Literary Theory
Deborah Appleman in Critical Encounters in High School English argues that "the direct teaching of literay theory in secondary English classses will etter prpare adolescent readers to respond reflectively ananalytically to literay texts [. . . ]" and "contemporary litery theory provides a useful way for all students to read adn interpet not only literary texts but their lives---both in and out of school" (2). Along with reader response theory and new critical approaches, more and more secondary English teachers are incorporating contemorary literary theories into their classes so as to provide students with understanding the texts they read regardless of the form that text assumes including a novel, a newpaper, a television program, a movie, a building, or even a person.
Using one of the works you use in your fiction or poetry essays, constructed responses, or other readings I provide, you'll write a paper reflecting your understanding of a literary theory we read and discuss.