1. During week 1, on your own, I want you to Google these critiquing modes to find one that is comfortable for you – one that will serve as the lens through which you will read Morrison’s literature. This is your first homework assignment:

Formalism:

New Criticism

Feminist and Gender Criticism

Marxist Criticism

Cultural Studies

Historical Criticism and New Historicism

Psychological Theories

Structuralism

Poststructuralism

Deconstruction

Once you have decided on your lease, write its definition here and discuss why you have chosen this lens in particular. Next, review The Elements of Fiction:

Style

Theme

Tone

Irony

Character Development

NOTE: For Discussion I explain which lens you have chosen and why. Once you have reviewed the Elements of Fiction, elaborate on your understanding of the elements and their application to literature.

2. First (this will take some time), watch the first video in its entirety, and then review the following excerpt. Write a critique of the interview. https://youtu.be/WoTELoC8Q0M

Second, please share a list of recommended selections from The Source of Self-Regard that you have chosen to focus on, and discuss one in particular. Name the selection, summarize it, and then discuss the most important points made in the writing. https://youtu.be/DQ0mMjII22I

3. As you continue to read selections from The Source of Self-Regard, offer to your colleagues a chance to view a reading through your analysis. Choose 1 – 2 readings. Provide titles and page numbers; summarize the readings; and write your analysis of each. This is your space to fill.