write on a work or works by one or more of the authors included in the course or on some intellectual movement that is relevant to an author’s works. Students should confer with the professor before deciding on a topic. You must write on the works that we read in this course. You cannot choose a topic that you have written on in your journal or anywhere else. Remember: the critical paper is an interpretative writing assignment. You are to try to discern the author’s intention as you discuss theme, character, use of setting, etc. When writing about literature, do not use “I” or “you.” The grade will be dropped one calendar letter for every day it is late.
