Homework For Next Class

Spring Break

Reading for the next few weeks

For this week we're reading the first 200 pages of S & G

For April 3rd, please read until page 400.

For April 10, we will finish S & G and read the first pages of Time Regained.

For the Rest of the Semester

We will continue to read 200 pages a week and finish Time Regained (with a smaller reading assignment) on the last class.

Final Assignments

Please choose an additional secondary source to read and present for one of the final class sessions.

During our final exam time we will write new content and edit our blog. Please reserve the full three hour period.

Comparative Proust

CWL/IPHS 391 Prof. Katherine Elkins

Office Hours

Wednesday 1:15-4:15
and by appointment

Course Assignments

30% Class Attendance
30% Annotations
20% Blog Writing, Editing
10% Class Discussion of Topic
10% Final Blog

Where and When Do We Meet?

Tuesday 7-10 Timberlake 4
Additional Coaching: Wed 1:15-4:15 by appointment and whenever my door is open

Why Should I care about Proust?

Proust has written one of the most fascinating and influential novels of all time. Unfortunately, it's so long many people never finish. We'll read it together and celebrate each 500 page milestone.

How will this course help you?

By the end of this course you will have

Read one of the longest novels in the world
Worked as a group to annotate the entire manuscript
Created--as a group--a blog that provides guidance for others who follow in your footsteps.
Explored and shared a particular interest or topic with the class

Final Blog

Instead of a final in-class exam, we'll have a final blogging session. We'll review and edit earlier blogs, write final posts, and provide framing material for future readers.

How Can I succeed in this course?

Read! Find a way to incorporate reading (or the audiobook version) into your daily schedule
Participate! Talk; Annotate; Blog; Edit; Share
Take Risks! It's scary to post blogs to a general audience. Rely on your fellow writers/editors to ensure that your posts are post-ready. And remember, you can always edit/delete later.
Communicate. This course will likely be different from other courses you've taken. Don't worry--we are in it together. I have an open door policy and am available to talk whenever you have questions or concerns. If you feel more comfortable with email, feel free to communicate with me that way.
Have Fun! At the end you will be able to say that you've read a 3500 novel, but don't forget to enjoy the journey.

How Will You and I Evaluate Your Progress

We all bring different strengths to the course. Share those with us through your annotations and blog writing/editing. If you stay on top of the reading and come to class ready and willing to participate, you will do well.