If you're just starting to read the blog, be sure to read the initial post (it's called "What we're up to"), so you'll know what's going on.
Well, evidently lots of people "got grit," because initial response to the project has been terrific. We've heard from lots of folks who want to read with us, both from around the campus and from the community. Someone has pointed out that news has come out that Jeff Bridges has been slated to play Rooster Cogburn this time, and I've learned that we actually might have an "in" with the Coens. More on that as it develops.
It's still early in the Fall semester and we won't start reading with the students until Spring, so we'll have to work to keep the momentum up. Still, I wanted to give people who will be teaching and want to incorporate the project into their syllabi plenty of time to plan.
In the meantime, we did order 50 copies of the book, which are currently being held in the Dean's office (Vines) 226. We'll be glad to let you have one, especially if you're going to be looking at it for possible use in your classes. Or you could just get an early start on your reading. Still, we won't officially begin reading until Spring.
One last thing--don't be afraid to comment or respond using the comment function below. That's how blogs work. It's open to comment and to posts from other folks. If you want to comment, just comment. If you want to post something, just send it to me by email and I'll post it for you.
I live with a true Rooster Cogburn fan. He has the original movie memorized word for word. He can even tell you the scencs that are incorrect in the movie, i.c. Warner, OK will never have the Rockies in the background.
ReplyDeleteWe would like to be included in the project. I am sure Bobby Jones can and will have lots to say about Rooster.
Argie N. Nichols
A suggestion from Jacqulyn West:
ReplyDeleteThere is a call for papers on campus for a Graduate and Undergraduate Conference on Literature, Rhetoric, and Composition.
"Graduate and undergraduate papers on any area of literature. . ., literary theory, rhetoric, or composition are welcome."
I have a paper involving "True Grit," and would enjoy putting together a panel with other students or graduates about the text and/or film. Contact me at jackyoulynn@hotmail.com if you are interested!
Abstracts are due on September 30. The conference will be held in Arkadelphia at Henderson State University November 14 - 15, 2009.