First: alone among the primary subjects in American education, only literature addresses essential questions of humanity. No other major content area explores subjectivity or questions morality, perceptions, beliefs, emotions, and consciousness. Literature captivates; readers plumb the boundless depths of human experience. They respond viscerally and learn empathically.
Second, we improve skills by assimilating examples and practicing our craft. Students must learn to communicate fluently, accurately, and economically. To strengthen writing skills, students simply must read and write more. They need examples of clear, strong, artful language. Beyond abstract lessons in humanity and civilization, great authors bestow blueprints for powerful self-expression.
About Me
I'm a University of South Alabama undergraduate pursuing degrees in English and Education, in hopes of teaching secondary language arts. My limited classroom experience to date includes tutoring in an elementary special education classroom, substitute teaching, and field work as required in the course of my studies. My diverse professional experience includes feature and beat writing for newspapers and magazines, graphic/web design, managing publication production teams and overseeing artistic standards, and providing paralegal support for an international law firm.
