Good reading skills are essential to college study. What are the best means of reading well—forging deeper and more rewarding relationships with books, especially in an age of endless electronic distractions? In this class students will build their skills and understanding via a range of highly effective strategies, including rereading, textual analysis, response writing, and recitation. Together we will apply these practices to two outstanding literary explorations of the human heart: Charles Dickens’ Great Expectations (1861) and Shirley Jackson’s We Have Always Lived in the Castle (1962). Students will also read and present on another title of their choice. The overall objective is to become more committed, resourceful, and insightful readers. Join us and expand your access to the world of reading!
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4 - Literature, 19th and 20th century
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Literature, humanities, education, and any other field of endeavor where strong language skills, clear thinking, and the ability to collaborate effectively are prized.