After addressing concerns from and questions about the previous class meeting, discussion returned to assigned readings and began to treat issues of literary canon–the “great works” question. It is expected to be a recurring theme in the course.

Students are reminded of the following due dates:

• PoEss RV (online before class begins on 17 February 2017)
• PoEss FV (online before class begins on 24 February 2017)
• DrEss RV (online before class begins on 3 March 2017)

Information about assignments is still in development.

Section 02 met as scheduled, at 1000 in Weir 111. The class roster listed 20 students enrolled, unchanged since the last class meeting. Nineteen attended, verified by a brief written exercise. Student participation was improved. No students from the class attended office hours since the previous class meeting.

Section 03 met as scheduled, at 1100 in Weir 111. The class roster listed 20 students enrolled, unchanged since the last class meeting. All attended, verified by a brief written exercise. Student participation was good. No students from the class attended office hours since the previous class meeting.