Teaching Laura Kipnis's "Love's Labors" in Ways of Reading

Authors

  • Matthew Fike Winthrop University

Keywords:

women writers, composition, critical thinking

Abstract

The essay describes a method of teaching Laura Kipnis's "Love's Labors," chapter 1 in her 2003 _Against Love: A Polemic_. The method, although designed for a critical thinking course, should also provide resources for those who teach Kipnis's work in writing courses. Using the elements of critical thinking, the essay analyzes a difficult text and provides a range of questions and exercises that will complement the instructors' guide to _Ways of Reading_, 9th edition. The guide suggests a sociological approach; the present essay aims to investigate the chapter's psychological material.

Author Biography

Matthew Fike, Winthrop University

Matthew Fike is a Professor of English at Winthrop University. He teaches courses in British literature, critical thinking, and the human experience. Principal contact for editorial correspondence.

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Published

2021-05-27