HONORS COMPOSITION II—
Want a smaller, interesting class instead of the usual? This is it! The class features lively discussion of Texas writing. The syllabus is still a work in progress, but it should be fun. You can an idea of what will be covered in the course by looking at the ACC master syllabus. But remember, this is an honors class, so it will veer of the beaten path!
Previous in-person class guests have included Kinky Friedman, singer/songwriter Darden
Smith, singer/songwriter/actor Dale Watson, short story writer Carolyn Osborn,
filmmaker Kat Candler, punk rocker/ writer Jesse Sublett,
singer/sonwriter/Lost Gonzo Band member Bob
Livingston. This time, since we’re online, I hope to have us meet a few times
during the semester for performances by interesting
Your orientation can be found on Blackboard. Be sure and complete it by the end of the first week of class. You haven’t officially shown up until you do.
If you have questions, drop me a line at joconne@austincc.edu.
The textbook is Lone Star Literature: A Texas Anthology (Paperback) by Don Graham. You will not find it at the ACC book store, but you can get it for under $15 here.
Joe O’Connell