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SITE OF THE DAY r *w'x*x *'' *w v www.tower.org/&ia~ : fease/insalt.html | . Bringing by amy shannon staff writer Students are choosing their autumn fete during undergraduate advisement. It's time, once again, to pick courses for the fel 1997 semester. For most, English 101 and 102 will not be on tht ^ list of classes to take. W These courses are completed during freshmer days, and whether realizing it or not, every studenl participates in the Freshmen English Program Common Reading Experience. Taught as part of the English 101 and 102 courses the common reading experience provides all students with one thing in common ? they're assigned tc read the same piece of literature. Later in the semester, all the students attenc an organized presentation that relates to the materia read. These presentations can include pane' discussions, theater productions, film interpretatior or criticism delivered by keynote speakers. 0 The required reading material, usually a nove: or play, is chosen by the Freshmen English Committee "I think its an interesting and ambitious program,' said Dr. William Thesing, director of Freshmer English since last summer. "But, it's a lot of worl and neeas some re-examination, inesingsaia. im not sure whether the program will go on next year.' The uncertainty of the program's future lies ir the committee. For a committee of 75 teachers, "if s hard to get everyone to agree," according to Thesing ^ Each professor has many different opinions anc choices, and it's increasingly difficult for all the sections to agree, Thesing said. Some professors, unhappy with the assigned material, decide to skip over the common readings That makes the program difficult to keep togeth er if tiia | BE SILENT join now ^j The 1997 Rhodes an< Scholarship Wor Thursday, April 10 al in Harper College R Does the idea of studying for a degi university appeal to you? If so, pla Rhodes and Marshall Scholarship ^ faculty members will explain the differences between the two aware application process in order to he applying for either or both awards You have nothing to lose but a For more information, call the Fellowship ' BP'?! mmmmmsmmm K%m v BfPlntoynYa ' TppBh* m flBQ IIHh. m mm ETC. ON WEDNESDAY "A H _E books to 1 nesing said. "I know some people aren't [teaching the common reading], Thesing said. "It starts to unravel when f one professor says, 1 don't want to do that.'" But, ' on the whole, the program is a good idea when it ^ works, Thesing says. After selecting the reading material, the Freshmen , English Committee organizes a presentation for the students. This semester, English 102 classes will read William Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream" and then see the play performed by Theatre use. "Many USC students do not naturally go-to plays,' I Thesing said. "It's a good opportunity for them tc ) see quality film and art versions. It's popular and an extremely valuable part of the common reading ^ experience." The spring 102 classes also read Charlotte Bronte's "Jane Eyre." Students listened to renowned critics Sandra Gilbert and Susan Gubar explain their feminist views on Bronte's novel. ^ Last fall, English 101 classes read "Bernice Bobs Her Hair," a short story by F. Scott Fitzgerald. In ? November, they read Mike Rose's "Lives On the t Boundary," a documentary about the academic : dilemma in the United States. l In addition to Theatre USC, Thesing acknowledged ' the library's cooperation during the program. The t library offered students "equal access to research s materials," even though "over 1,600 people were working on the same project during the same week," 1 Thesing said. ' As to the program s tuturer "I don't know how long it'll continue," Thesing L said. "Of course, we'll try to have it again next year. It is a great idea, but the majority has to agree." ? gre< wusc ? .isten and Learn d Marshall M kshop : 3:30 p.m. loom 107 come t< -pp. at a tnn Rritish I ^AT i n on attending the Workshop. USC _ . 4 .. ..... , Date: April 8 i similanties and Is and outline the Locatjon: Co, ?lp you decide if ^ i is right for you. n opportunity. | is Office at 777-0958. "LSAT Wmm&u MB MHMMJI Ak Midsummer Night's Dream" opens this wee TCi Ufa fnr li MMMU MUM U Patrick Holland and Jayce Tromsness, two "ru Dream," which Theater USC will present this wee I the Gamecock Staff ^wmQNmmy-Ni it scores... guest speaker: John Benfield Assistant Dean of Admissions, m USC School of Law I ""I r y > a free bBBBBI I ivmmar ggg| 1,1997 Time: 7:00pm umbia Kaplan Center 0e ^ 7 Gervais Street 1 256-0673 to Register ^ fill J Vil } H ' is a regisiered trademark of Law Services. l ^ ^ L-fWv TH N UI tQJ?LfU KiliUiiSJT Ij-? )k. Many USC students do not naturally go to plays. It's a good opportunity for them to see quality film and art versions. Dr. William Thesing director of freshman english BP. freshmen M yaaM ' - F THEATER ISC de mechanicals," share a sweet moment in WA Midsummer Wight's k at Drayton Hall this week. Sit back, relax. We'll take care of the rest. \ The Nationial Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate and Minority Graduate Scholarship awards are for study and research leading to a master's or doctoral degree in the sciences or engineering. The awards are for $70,000 each and cover three years of graduate study and research and a yearly stipend of $14,400. Five USC students won these coveted awards in the past two competitions. We'll tell you how to be a winner at the 1997 NSF Workshop. 1 997 NSF Graduate and Minority Graduate Fellowship Workshop Wednesday, April 9 at 4 p.m. Harper College 107 For more information, call the Fellowships Office at 777-0958. Certified Nurse Practitioner. Women S HCSlth Board Certified Concept physician protocols Your Health Is Your Tomorrow I 1920 Bull Street, Columbia, SC 29201 Vfy, Come try these J\L S late night specials from 9pm' til closing! 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