I've read the responses by several people and I can't help but think that we're looking at this through our (dare I say it?) liberal eyes. To me, the issue with asking for an alternative assignment is what is the learning outcome of assigning Dry? Is the intent to give students a contrasting view of the struggles of alcoholism? If so, then there are many, many alternative texts. My guess is that the intent is to provide a perspective from a contemporary author in an engaging format. If a student objects, why not accommodate the student's needs? Dry isn't exactly a classic book.
If the focus is on student learning, then can the student learn the same information through a different route? Rob Rob Weisskirch, MSW, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Human Development Department of Liberal Studies, Building 82C 100 Campus Center California State University, Monterey Bay Seaside, CA 93955-8001 (831) 582-5079 [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- To make changes to your subscription go to: http://acsun.frostburg.edu/cgi-bin/lyris.pl?enter=tips&text_mode=0&lang=english
