English 353

The table below outlines the assignments for English 353.

For the first three assignments, consider the essays in The Canadian Practical Stylist as models. Study the writers and try to emulate techniques and strategies that strike you as successful. You may, at times, find yourself imitating another writer's style or strategies more or less directly. That is natural—your goal is to find your own voice by incorporating the voices of others, and imitation is a necessary step in the process of acquiring one's own voice.

For the fourth assignment, consider the essays in Teaching a Stone to Talk as models. See how Dillard conducts her inquiries, and use whichever techniques you find useful.

For the final assignment, use all the textbooks (and any other work that seems appropriate). When you consult sources, including any of the textbooks, you are responsible for making accurate references.

If you have any problems or questions on any of the essays, contact your tutor using the information in your tutor letter.