Hi If the assignment is to read, review, and critique a _nonfictional_ instance of psychological writing, then I would probably not agree. The point would be to get practice processing expository material, and clearly fiction does not fit the bill. If the nonfictional is not part of the requirement and it is clear to _all_ students that fiction is acceptable, then ok.
Jim James M. Clark Professor of Psychology 204-786-9757 204-774-4134 Fax [email protected] >>> <[email protected]> 14-Oct-09 2:33:08 PM >>> I have a student who wants to read Shutter Island by Lehane for a homework assignment in my honors intro to psych class. I generally don't allow novels but he assures me that the story line about psychopathology is one he could easily critique. Are any tipsters familiar with this book? With Lehane's work in general? I am not. A web search doesn't give me any real substance to judge on. Annette Annette Kujawski Taylor, Ph.D. Professor of Psychology University of San Diego 5998 Alcala Park San Diego, CA 92110 619-260-4006 [email protected] --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly ([email protected]) --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly ([email protected])
