CURRENT and FUTURE TEACHERS and WRITERS: Join us for an afternoon of creativity and inspiration--and learn more about English and Humanities opportunities at Chadron State. The following events will also be shared via ZOOM. (Contact mevertson@csc.edu for log-in information or if you have any questions). English & Humanities Meet & Greet3:30 to 4:00 PM Old Admin #227 Learn more about the programs we offer, meet faculty … Continue reading Join us for Creative Writing Day on Jan 20th!
English & Humanities Blog
Morose Joy: A Response to Kooser’s “Father”
By Carl Hinman Students in ENG 442 are sharing their reading responses to the Major Nebraska Writers we have encountered this Fall. Carl's post was inspired by his reading of the poetry of Ted Kooser. Over the past semester in our class, we have talked in great detail about the theme of home In this … Continue reading Morose Joy: A Response to Kooser’s “Father”
My “Home Place”
By Alyx Gragg Students in ENG 442 are sharing their reading responses to the Major Nebraska Writers we have encountered this Fall. Alyx's post was inspired by her reading of the Nebraska novelist Wright Morris Barber Pole/Main Street in "Lone Tree," page 97 in The Home Place I chose to write my reading response of … Continue reading My “Home Place”
Mundane Beauty: A Response to Kooser’s “Old Lilacs”
By Kayliegh Sughroue Students in ENG 442 are sharing their reading responses to the Major Nebraska Writers we have encountered this Fall. Kayliegh's post was inspired by her reading of the poetry of Ted Kooser. Over the past semester in our class, we have talked in great detail about the theme of home and what … Continue reading Mundane Beauty: A Response to Kooser’s “Old Lilacs”
Upon Reflection
As I sit here, preparing for the last finals week of my time here at Chadron State, I can’t help but reflect on how much some of the most seemingly insignificant things have come to mean to me. I remember arriving here three and a half years ago, scared and unsure of what this new … Continue reading Upon Reflection
White Butterfly: A Response to Kooser’s “Lobocraspis Griseifusa”
By Alison Smith Students in ENG 442 are sharing their reading responses to the Major Nebraska Writers we have encountered this Fall. Alison's post was inspired by her reading of the poetry of Ted Kooser. Throughout this semester while reading different writers, the home has been a common theme. Home is different for every person … Continue reading White Butterfly: A Response to Kooser’s “Lobocraspis Griseifusa”
A Nebraska Frontier Family Home
By Mickey Douglas Students in ENG 442 are sharing their reading responses to the Major Nebraska Writers we have encountered this Fall. Mickey's post was inspired by her reading of Mari Sandoz. Mari Sandoz, a Major Nebraska Author, wrote about home and family. She writes in great detail about the Nebraska Sandhills and her early … Continue reading A Nebraska Frontier Family Home
Where in the world is Dr. Coughlin?!
Dear CSC Friends: As you return to campus this fall, it might occur to you that I have not been in my office very much this semester. In fact, it might also come to your attention that I apparently don’t even have an office anymore. If you are in any way concerned about this, please … Continue reading Where in the world is Dr. Coughlin?!
Senior Intern Rachel Mitchell Encourages Students During COVID – 19
Hello Eagles! We know that there has been a lot going on lately with COVID-19. But the English Department is going to be bringing some blog posts from students and professors during this time for you all to read. The first person we have blogging is our senior student intern Rachel Mitchell. She is a … Continue reading Senior Intern Rachel Mitchell Encourages Students During COVID – 19
Wordplay: Do Emoji’s Count As A Language?
Wordplay is a blog project featuring posts from students enrolled in ENG 320 Grammar and Linguistics (Fall 2019) Do Emoji’s Count As A Language? Tara Gentz Language is an ever evolving form of art, and emoji’s are no different. Emoji’s have captivated the 21st century mind, including my own. There is nothing more exciting than … Continue reading Wordplay: Do Emoji’s Count As A Language?
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