Discusses the historical and current position of writers in the university. States that, as a higher proportion of writers learn their craft and make their living in the university, it is inevitable that U.S. literature will embody a narrower range of settings, occupations, and social classes. (PRA)

Considers the role of the visiting writer in encouraging and supplying useful writing advice to student writers. Proposes some principles for the art of writing that writers offer composition students, especially related to the art of writing over its craft. (HB)

Discusses the findings of an extensive research study of the authors and writing most frequently assigned in college-level English survey courses. Finds that similar historical periods and authors are considered in the survey courses offered by college and university English departments. Finds that traditional authors continue to be taught in…