In response to Catherine's call for a list of "essential readings" for the Waterloo comprehensive exam: I'd be intrigued to hear what other CASLL members see as the key texts. Catherine, as you compile the list & make your decisions, might you share the results online? Regards, Will > On a more positive note (I think) given today's political and economic > climate-- > > The university of Waterloo has finally decided to develop and offer a > composition theory and pedagogy comprehensive exam at the PhD. level. > > So I extend an invitation to everyone to send me references to the > material that they think PhD students ought to read. > > Your contributions will be greatly appreciated as I revise and add to the > list. > > Thanks > > Catherine F. Schryer ___________ +-----------------------------| _._._ ._ |-------------------------------+ | W.F. Garrett-Petts | ._ ___________ English & Mod. Languages | | [log in to unmask] |._ | + = o | 900 College Drive | | fax 604/828-5086 __________________ | UCC, Box 3010 | | voice 604/828-5248 | | : Kamloops, B.C. V2C 5N3 +------------------------| /\ o | |--------------------------+ | / \ / | | /\ | / \/ |-- \ / \ |/ | \ / \/------------------