The gamecock. (Columbia, S.C.) 1908-2006, April 07, 1997, Page 3, Image 3
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!
Monday: $10 for an 18" 4 topping pizza with two drinks
Tuesday: 2 for 1 anything on menu (excluding drinks)
Wednesday: 250 1 topping slice of pizza
Thursday: Buy a 6-pack of Bud or Bud Lite for $10.50
and get a free 18' 2 topping pizza.
(Not witn any otner special oners)
Friday: Free slice of pizza with every beer purchase
Happy Hour: 4-8pm $1 slices with one topping
We now have salads,
pastas, and subs!
749 Saluda Avenue Monday-Wednesday 4pm-12am
_ , Thursday and Friday 4pm-2am
Five Points Saturday 4-12am
7cp nn7fl Customers must be 21 or
/oo-uu/u older- to purchase alcohol