English
201: Contemporary Fiction
Schedule
of presentations
Do not expect to be reminded of these presentation dates in class. It is your responsibility to consult the syllabus regularly and to come prepared for class.
Presentations on Charles Johnson: Monday, January 19
Names:________________________________________
Presentations on Thomas Pynchon: Wednesday, January 28
Names:________________________________________
Presentations on Douglas Coupland: Monday, February 9
Names:________________________________________
Presentations on Don DeLillo, round 1: Friday, February 20
Names:________________________________________
Presentations on Don DeLillo, round 2: Monday, March 1
Names:________________________________________
Presentations on Gibson/Cyberpunk: Monday, March 22
Names:________________________________________
Presentations on Bear: Monday, April 14
Names:________________________________________
Presentations on Acker: Wednesday, April 14
Names:________________________________________
Presentations on Sterling: Friday, April 16
Names:________________________________________
Presentations on Russ: Friday, April 19
Names:________________________________________
Remember, you will be expected to provide the following information during your class presentation:
biographical information about the author
bibliographical information about the author's other works
excerpts and summaries of reviews of the text
excerpts and summaries of literary criticism of the text
a list/explanation of key themes or motifs that we may want to discuss in class
In addition to presenting your information to the class, you will be asked to turn in your notes and a portfolio of your research.