ENG OA1               POETRY SEMINAR              MR. SAITZ

     THE ASSIGNMENT

     You will find a poem and then tell the class the "meaning"
of the poem.  As you should recall, "meaning" is the sum of many
things which you bring to bear on a poem (or any piece of art for
that matter).  Refer to the handout "The Analysis of Literature"
which is in your possession from an earlier class.

     Your seminar presentation will include your reading the poem
or playing it for the class if it is on tape and then explaining
the meaning.

     The written part of the assignment will be to write a
critical analysis of another student's seminar.  This will test
your knowledge of seminar techniques and critical thinking.

     PREPARATION

     Needless to say, begin immediately.  You will be required to
give me the poem written out legibly in dark print by the day
before your seminar at the latest.

     THE PRESENTATION will be about 5 to 10 minutes long and be
brilliant.  You should organize it in advance.  Props or handouts
are permissable.

     THE WRITTEN REVIEW will be about 150 words long and,
although it will be kept confidential, it must be constructive as
well as honest in its criticism.  You should concentrate on areas
such as clarity of presentation, depth of research, bibliographic
information and the seminar's intellectual and informational
content.

     A SIGN UP SHEET will be posted in the classroom as soon as a
set of dates has been arrived at.  The slots will be on a first
come, first served basis.  

     SEE ME FOR ANY HELP OR SUGGESTIONS.


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