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Refugee resettlement donation drive! Donation bins will be set up throughout campus over the next 2 weeks.
Looking for a fun and rewarding course to add to your spring schedule? There are still available seats in Dr. Bruns' Cinema: History and Criticism on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:50 to 12:05 or 12:15 to 1:30!
In my HONS 110 (Academic Writing) sections, students have recently completed a literacy narrative and are now embarking on a rhetorical analysis assignment. We’re also discussing (and students are completing a series of posts about) Eli Saslow’s book "Rising Out of Hatred: The Awakening of a Former White Nationalist." I’ve enjoyed reading and hearing the range of thoughtful responses to the questions raised by the book. I’m also teaching FYSE 114, a first-year experience course titled From Sherlock Holmes to Selena Gomez: Detective Fiction and Its Descendants. We are currently exploring the private investigator / hard boiled genre of detective fiction, with a focus on its evolution and influence.
Celebrate the last day of classes with a complimentary pizza party at 26 Glebe, courtesy of the English Department!
Monday, December 5th at 12:00 PM
26 Glebe St.
Meet Peyton!
Peyton (she/her) is an English major with a concentration in Literature and Film, as well as a double major in INTL with a Europe concentration. Her current favorite courses are The Female Gothic and the Jane Austen section of Special Topics: Major Authors. Peyton enjoys reading and writing about nineteenth century Victorian literature, with all-time favorite books ranging from William Makepeace Thackeray's "Vanity Fair" to Jane Austen's "Persuasion." She chose to major in English because of her love for analyzing literature. This past summer, Peyton was granted the opportunity to write alongside Dr. Carens and says that it is one of her favorite experiences of her undergrad career thus far. She also traveled to London on a study abroad trip where she visited Jane Austen's temporary residence in Bath, Shakespeare's Globe, and other famous Gothic literature sites.
Focus Friday
Today's Focus Friday centers around Mount Pleasant local and College of Charleston alumna (2012), Raena Shirali, and her recently-published collection of poetry called "summonings." The collection explores the practice of Indian witch hunting in relation to Shirali's own identity as a Westernized woman of color. She delves into themes of misogyny, patriarchal power, and identity as it relates to gender and race. Shirali's sharp sensory detail and raw vulnerability draw readers in and create a rich, emotional experience that feels both personal and broadly global. If you would like to read more about Raena Shirali or "summonings," follow the Linktree link in our bio!
Meet Calvin!
Calvin (he/him) is an English major with a concentration in creative writing. His favorite course this semester is Fiction Writing I, and he enjoys writing poetry and reading Hemingway. Calvin chose to major in English because of his skills in the subject. When he's not reading or writing, he's sharpening his oyster-shucking skills for a living.
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Join us Friday, November 11th at 2pm in Maybank 100 for our fall visiting scholar Evie Shockley!
What are you teaching, Dr. Frazier?
I'm teaching FYE 114: The 1967 Legacy and Beyond, which introduces students to the significance of the year 1967, the year of desegregation at the CofC, black student, faculty, and staff contributions at the CofC, and the history of black Charleston. The course also connects students with the Charleston area through lectures, workshops, and community engagement activities. I am also teaching English 110. In this section of first year writing, we focus on rhetoric, photography, and social justice. We take photos of some of our favorite things or issues that are important to us, and write about them.
On Monday, November 14, 2022 and Wednesday, November 16, 2022, 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Alumni Center, 86 Wentworth Street:
Each student in the First Year Experience seminar FYE 114 will share their research on an African American change-maker, event, or organization that has transformed the College of Charleston and the world-at- large.
This TEDx-style talk is open to the public and will also be broadcasted via Facebook.
Due to inclement weather, we are postponing this event until the spring.
Meet Remy!
Remy (she/her) is an English major with a concentration in creative writing and a Jewish studies double major. Her current favorite course is ENGL 368 Flash Fiction Writing with Professor Varallo because she feels that writing within the confines of flash fiction challenges her writing skills in a unique way. Remy loves writing short fiction, but when it comes to reading, she's really been enjoying historical fiction and mysteries as of late. She chose to major in English because, after excelling at English in high school, Remy felt that English would be the right choice to explore her love of writing.
Focus Friday
"Always Running: La Vida Loca: Gang Days in L.A." by Mexican-American author, Luis Rodriguez, is a raw and personal memoir recounting Rodriguez's young days as a Chicano gang member in East Los Angeles. Rodriguez's vulnerability sheds an intimate light on the realities of gang lifestyle as it relates to racism, systematic oppression, and anti-immigration attitudes in the United States. Though gut-wrenching at times, Rodriguez's vivid writing style allows readers to garner a deep understanding of the choices must one make in order to survive in a system that is designed for the oppression of marginalized communities, and although the read is a personal account, all readers can relate to the dilemma of decision making and maintaining morality in order to survive modern society.
Join us on November 10th at 7 P.M. for an exciting talk from bestselling author, Curtis Sittenfeld! Located in Alumni Hall (Randolph Hall).
Join us Friday, November 11th at 2pm in Maybank 100 for our fall visiting scholar Evie Shockley!
English major Aamiee Norris (WRP concentrator and Creative Writing minor) was recently published in The College Today! Check out her article here:
Gaming Concentration Creates New Possibilities for Computing in the Arts Majors Take artistic creativity, add in computer algorithms and you get the computing in the arts (CITA) major. Jo Jackley, a current College of Charleston senior and CITA student, has a passion for both artistic expression and computing. She describes computing in the arts as “a computer science degree
What are you teaching, Professor Durst?
I'm currently teaching three sections of English 110, Introduction to Academic Writing. One of these sections is online, but they all three incorporate the same material. This week, we're working on the final draft of the rhetorical situation analysis. We'll revise their introduction and conclusion paragraphs and make some style revisions. Students have chosen a variety of interesting topics from celebrity apologies to climate change, so I'm excited to see the final product.
The College of Charleston English Department wishes those who celebrate a happy and safe Halloween! Here are 3 bone-chilling book recommendations for a spooky Monday night in:
1) "Nightbitch" by Rachel Yoder, which explores the difficulties of motherhood and mental illness through a unique take on the classic werewolf trope.
2) "Jackal" by Erin E. Adams, whose protagonist is a black woman attempting to unravel what appear to be racially-motivated murders in her majority-white Pennsylvania hometown.
3) "Manhunt" by Gretchen Felker-Martin, which smashes the narrow window in which q***r horror exists and shines a line on transgender discrimination through a rattling tale of a hormone-driven, apocalyptic plague that disproportionately affects trans people.
Meet Jessica!
Jessica (she/her) is part of the Honors College and is double majoring in History and English with a concentration in Writing, Rhetoric, and Publication and Pre Law, with plans to pick up a Film Studies Minor. Her favorite class so far has been Dr. Bruns's Cinema: History and Criticism. Jessica enjoys reading philosophical/Victorian gothic literature and attributes her love for it to Oscar Wilde's "The Picture of Dorian Gray." She is also a big fan of film. She chose to be an English major to sharpen her skills as a writer as well as her ability to analyze and dissect other texts. Jessica plans on becoming a writer for HerCampus in the future!
Focus Friday
"Black Enough: Stories of Being Young & Black in America" is an anthology of essays and memoirs by a variety of black authors, edited by Ibi Zoboi. Each piece of writing within the collection explores a different avenue of "blackness" as it exists within America's current political and social climate, with vivid description of the culture that helps to form black identities. Zoboi employs authors who focus on the intersectionality of race, culture, sexuality, politics, and other identifying factors in an attempt to show readers that there is no "right way" to be black. Though Zoboi is not the primary author of the collection, her status as a renowned author of young adult literature and activist allows her to utilize her platform to share other black voices and stories that are equally as important as her own.
Meet Julie!
Julie (she/they) is an English major with a concentration in Literature, Film, and Cultural studies, a minor in Creative Writing, and a double major in History. Julie's current favorite course is Poetry Writing I with Dr. Rosko, who Julie says is an amazing and knowledgeable professor. Julie enjoys reading and writing as outlets for expression and an escape for busy day-to-day life. They chose to major in English because they want to become an author and scholar, and English provides an outlet for expression that brings people closer together. Julie's first published work was a poem that they submitted to a contest in eighth grade.
Join us on Thursday, October 27th from 4:00 to 5:30 PM for an industry talk with College of Charleston alumna and MFA graduate Jamie Carr!
Reminder!
The deadline to apply for the Conseula Francis Annual Scholarship is next Friday, 10/28. Apply now for the fall 2022/spring 2023 school year!
Check out our spring 23 classes!
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What are you teaching, Professor Carens?
This semester I have three classes full of engaged students. In ENGL 110, Introduction to Academic Writing, students are analyzing the social values in TV commercials. My students in ENGL 202, British Literature since 1800, have just submitted essays on Frankenstein. In ENGL 350, Jane Austen: Text and Film, we’re just about to discuss the (surprisingly) sexy film of Mansfield Park.
Come join us at the Chrestomathic Literary Society, a new student group for literature and humanities lovers (any major can come -- open to all). We'll share our own writings, attend literary events and speakers, go out together, and anything else you want.
Originally founded in 1848, we're reviving this originally restricted space and making our own new tradition and legacy for it: a space for anyone and everyone to indulge in their love of literature and the humanities, and to meet people from all walks of life with the same love.
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Meet Tori!
Tori (they/she) is an ENGL major with a Literature, Film, and Cultural Studies concentration, and a Japanese Studies Minor. Their current favorite class is Japanese Literature in Translation with Chikuma 先生 because they think it is interesting how mistranslation can alter a reading/understanding of a particular meaning and theme. Tori prefers reading over writing and enjoys imagining how a book would translate onto a stage or in film, and their favorite genre is romance with emphasis on LGBTQ+ or other marginalized characters. After attending the Charleston County School of the Arts where they graduated as a theater major with Thesis distinction, Tori chose to major in English at CofC with hopes to one day be an English professor. They have performed in two Shakespeare plays, "Comedy of Errors" and "Romeo and Juliet."
Focus Friday
"Arsenic and Adobo" by q***r Filipino-American author, Mia P. Manansala, is a novel that delves into the protagonist's struggle to overcome a bad breakup by moving home and assuming responsibility of a family restaurant. The protagonist, Lila, becomes the main suspect in a homicide investigation when a food critic suddenly dies after trying Lila's dessert recipe. Manansala uses humor and rich, descriptive imagery to craft her debut mystery, exploring themes such as privilege, race, and the significance of food across cultures.
Focus Friday
"Gender Outlaw: On Men, Women, and the Rest of Us" by Kate Bornstein is a cohesive collection of essays, personal memoirs, and vulnerable conversations that discuss the social and scientific aspects of gender and sexuality as a spectrum. Kate Bornstein originally published the collection in 1992 and focused heavily on her personal transition from heterosexual male to le***an woman. Edited in 2016, "Gender Outlaw" still contains the same personality, humor, and firsthand knowledge that Bornstein originally presented to the world, but with updated societal/political expectations and information. Bornstein even provides honest criticism of her own past writing and opinions in the footnotes of the updated version of "Gender Outlaw" as she continues to learn and understand more about the concept of gender.
Reminder! Drop in today from 9:30 to 11 AM in the 26 Glebe St. student lounge and courtyard for complimentary coffee and bagels.
What are you teaching, Professor Cannon?
I am currently teaching ENGL 110 Intro to Academic Writing . We've just finished a Literacy Narrative assignment and we're in the middle of discussing Vershawn Young's essay "Should Writers Use They Own English?" to facilitate classroom discussion about linguistic practices and expectations in the academic setting. ENGL 110 FYE and 110 Online explore the same content, with the online section allowing for a bit more flexibility.
I am also teaching ENGL 223 Fiction 1. We spent the first month of the semester reading and discussing craft essays and short stories. Now we're in workshop mode, where we'll stay for the remainder of the semester. By the end of the course, students will produce two short stories. One of these will be revised for inclusion in a final portfolio.
Meet Eliza!
Eliza (she/her) is an English major with a concentration in creative writing and a minor in education. She chose to be an English major because of all its possibilities and the freedom to use her imagination. Her current favorite course is ENGL300: Race in the Renaissance, which explores early English plays through intersectional lenses. Eliza enjoys reading and writing poetry because she feels that it is a form of art created with words, but her talents don't end there; one of Eliza's biggest accomplishments is winning an ice cream eating contest!
Join the English Department this Thursday from 9:30 to 11 AM in the 26 Glebe St. student lounge and courtyard for complimentary bagels and coffee!
The English Department, the African American Studies Program and the Avery Research Center have honored our beloved former colleague’s achievements by establishing the Conseula Francis Scholarship Fund, which will award annually $2500 to a student at the College of Charleston concentrating in African American Literature or African American Studies. APPLY NOW for the FALL 22/SPRING 23 school year.
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Focus Friday
"Call Us What We Carry" is a collection of poetry from the United States' youngest inaugural poet, cm laude Harvard graduate, and social justice activist, Amanda Gorman. The collection explores themes such as identity, injustice, racism, and oppression through powerful and personal language that demands attention and calls for action. Gorman rose to notoriety during a moving reading of the final poem presented in the collection, "The Hill We Climb," at President Biden's inauguration in 2021. "Call Us What We Carry" has remained on the New York Times Bestseller list since its publication.
What are you teaching, Professor Varallo?
I am currently teaching ENGL 223 Fiction Writing I and ENGL 368 Flash Fiction. In ENGL 223 we’ve been reading a selection of contemporary short fiction, analyzing them in terms of craft and technique, and then trying to apply those techniques in our own writing. This week we are “workshopping” our first short stories, where students read and respond to their classmates’ work. In ENGL 368 we are reading, discussing, and writing “flash fiction,” which means short stories that are really, really short, from 6 to 1,000 words. One recent flash assignment was to write an entire story that takes place in a single moment between two characters only. Students wrote some amazing work!
Meet Olivia!
Olivia (she/her) is an ENGL major with a concentration in Literature, Film, and Cultural studies, as well as a Film Studies minor. She was originally a Biology and Forensic Science major but made the switch to English when she transferred to CofC, and says she would not trade her decision for anything. She chose to major in English because it allows her to broaden her understanding and perspectives of the world. Her favorite courses are ENGL 201 and 202, which both explore British literature. Olivia enjoys reading all types of fiction, ranging from classic to modern and anything in between.
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