Possible Literary Events
Literary Event: You must attend a literary event locally or in the Twin Cities at some point during the quarter, and write about it in a four to six page paper. Explain the event, the audience and setting. Discuss who was not there as well as who was. Introduce the author and her/his work and background. Summarize the presentation, citing specific examples from the text(s) referenced. Synthesize what you heard with what we have been studying in terms of themes, style, form etc. Compare the response of the audience in general to your own, and critically analyze those responses. Please attend with someone; do not go alone. Students should notify me as soon as they know which they will attend.
Remember it be event that has discussion or things you can discuss. It cannot be a simple book signing.
Minnesota Reads (Calendar of Literary Events for every month - with a variety to choose from): http://www.minnesotareads.com/literary-events/
Here is another good website as well: http://www.raintaxi.com/literary-calendar/