INTRODUCTION TWO DISCUSSION AND ASSIGNMENT  INTRO BELOW  Think of a piece of writing that is meaningful to you (this could be a story, poem, film script, or play). Why do you enjoy this work? How might the work be significant not only to you, but to society? If you cannot think of a piece of writing to share, please find a quote that speaks to you. Write:  Introduce yourself to the class. Then, share the quote or piece of writing that you find meaningful with the class and include an explanation as to why this quote is significant to you and what you think it means. If possible, provide a link to the work or quote for others to gain information. Make sure that your introductory post is at least 200 words in length DISCUSSION 1 BELOW  Reflect:  Chapter 1 of our text provides a number of reasons why people choose to explore literature. Clugston (2014) writes that there is “a powerful curiosity about human relationships and how to cope in the world in which we find ourselves” (Section 1.1, para. 2). The text gives a number of general motivations for reading, but it is helpful to put those motivations into context. Consider what your motivations are for reading. Write:  Your initial post should be at least 200 words in length, not including references. In your post, answer the following questions: What does literature offer an individual? How has the importance of reading changed from earlier eras (pre-digital/audio/visual media) to our present day? Do you think we read differently now than we did in prior generations? Do you think Clugston’s quote is valid? How have perceptions regarding the value of literature changed, if at all? What causes people’s perceptions regarding the value of literature to change? Incorporate readings found in Chapters 1 through 3 to help illustrate the points you make DISCUSSION 2 BELOW  Prepare:  Prior to writing your initial post, read Chapters 1 through 3 of  Journey into Literature. Reflect:  As we explored in the “Why Read Literature?” discussion, literature can provide us with a multitude of perspectives, ideas, and experiences. Additionally, there is a long tradition of critical reading and writing about literature (i.e., analyzing literature to seek a deeper understanding about various interests and concerns). Chapter 2 focuses on these ideas. Consider why people write and how that writing may benefit us. Write:  Your initial post should be at least 200 words in length. The minimum word count does not include references. In your post, answer the following questions: Why might a writer feel compelled to write about literature? How does it benefit us personally and/or professionally? What kind of writing and thinking skills do you hope that you will develop in this course based on the description of writing about literature in Sections 1.1, 2.1, and 2.3 of the text? Incorporate readings found in Chapters 1 through 3 to help illustrate the points you make. ASSIGNMENT  n Week Five of this course, you.

1. INTRODUCTION TWO DISCUSSION AND ASSIGNMENT
INTRO BELOW
Think of a piece of writing that is meaningful to you (this could
be a story, poem, film script, or play). Why do you enjoy this
work? How might the work be significant not only to you, but to
society? If you cannot think of a piece of writing to share,
please find a quote that speaks to you.
Write:
Introduce yourself to the class. Then, share the quote or piece of
writing that you find meaningful with the class and include an
explanation as to why this quote is significant to you and what
you think it means. If possible, provide a link to the work or
quote for others to gain information. Make sure that your
introductory post is at least 200 words in length
DISCUSSION 1 BELOW
Reflect:
Chapter 1 of our text provides a number of reasons why people
choose to explore literature. Clugston (2014) writes that there is
“a powerful curiosity about human relationships and how to
cope in the world in which we find ourselves” (Section 1.1,
para. 2). The text gives a number of general motivations for
reading, but it is helpful to put those motivations into context.
Consider what your motivations are for reading.

2. Write:
Your initial post should be at least 200 words in length, not
including references. In your post, answer the following
questions:
What does literature offer an individual?
How has the importance of reading changed from earlier eras
(pre-digital/audio/visual media) to our present day? Do you
think we read differently now than we did in prior generations?
Do you think Clugston’s quote is valid? How have perceptions
regarding the value of literature changed, if at all?
What causes people’s perceptions regarding the value of
literature to change?
Incorporate readings found in Chapters 1 through 3 to help
illustrate the points you make
DISCUSSION 2 BELOW
Prepare:
Prior to writing your initial post, read Chapters 1 through 3 of
Journey into Literature.
Reflect:
As we explored in the “Why Read Literature?” discussion,
literature can provide us with a multitude of perspectives, ideas,
and experiences. Additionally, there is a long tradition of
critical reading and writing about literature (i.e., analyzing
literature to seek a deeper understanding about various interests
and concerns). Chapter 2 focuses on these ideas. Consider why
people write and how that writing may benefit us.
Write:
Your initial post should be at least 200 words in length. The
minimum word count does not include references. In your post,
answer the following questions:
Why might a writer feel compelled to write about literature?
How does it benefit us personally and/or professionally?

3. What kind of writing and thinking skills do you hope that you
will develop in this course based on the description of writing
about literature in Sections 1.1, 2.1, and 2.3 of the text?
Incorporate readings found in Chapters 1 through 3 to help
illustrate the points you make.
ASSIGNMENT
n Week Five of this course, you will submit a four- to five-page
Literary Analysis in response to one of the topics from the
approved
List of Writing Prompts
. This week, you will choose the topic you would like to
explore, offer some information on what interests you about this
topic, and supply a working thesis and key ideas you would like
to develop. Though it might seem early to choose your topic,
with only five weeks in the course, it is important to start early
to best set yourself up for success.
After reviewing the list of prompts, choose one that you would
like to explore. In addition, you should choose a literary work
to discuss that relates to your topic of choice. The suggested
literary works for each topic are listed beneath each prompt.
Once you have decided on a prompt and text, respond to the
directives below using the
Proposal for Final Paper Worksheet
. Please make sure your document is double spaced. See the
Sample Proposal
for guidance.
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