What are the interrelationships between science and literature? In what ways does literature mirror, reject, distort, or even anticipate changes in scientific views of the earth and cosmos? By relating scientific essays and demonstrations to literature, we will explore how authors such as Stoppard, Frayn, Calvino, Edson, Stephenson and Ammons have employed scientific concepts.
Please note that we will discuss the works on the day they are listed. Papers must be in on time. Although we have suggested possible lengths for papers, please note that every paper should be as short as it can be. Avoid wordiness, but develop adequately.
| Instructor | Office | Phone | |
| Ruth Barton | 244 Armstrong | rbarton@coloradocollege.edu | 389-6604 |
| Dick Hilt | 218 Barnes | dhilt@coloradocollege.edu | 389-6581 (office) 447-7966 (cell) |
Textbooks
| Stephenson, Shelagh | Experiment with an Air Pump | Methuen |
| Edson, Margaret | W;t | Faber & Faber |
| Stoppard, Tom | Hapgood, Arcadia | both Faber & Faber |
| Frayn, Michael | Copenhagen | Methuen |
| Auburn, David | Proof | Faber & Faber |
Other readings are posted on E-Res, or we provide copies.
Papers
There will be three principal papers plus other (shorter) writing assignments. We will discuss these the first day of class.