Syllabus as Handwork

Authors

  • Angela F Sorby Marquette University

Keywords:

syllabus, creative, higher education curriculum

Abstract

This essay argues for the value of the "illuminated syllabus" as both a practical in-class activity and as an artifact that can supplement more virtual (and less tactile) course materials.

 

Author Biography

Angela F Sorby, Marquette University

Angela Sorby is Professor of English and Creative Writing, and Director of Graduate Studies, at Marquette University.

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Published

2020-05-28

Issue

Vol. 9 No. 1 (2020): Special Edition on the State of the Syllabus

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