Folder 01: Academics: English

Short-story writer and novelist, Ann Beattie is seen speaking to the audience during the Sixth Annual Literary Festival at Old Dominion University.

English textbooks used at the university.

Fred Talbot, associate professor of English, sizes up one of his students following the final exam for his humor writing class. The final, for those who so opted, consisted of a seven minute stand-up routine at the Norfolk Comedy Club, located in the Judges Chambers Restaurant. Members of the class performed their own material and Talbott served as master of ceremonies.

Fred Talbot, associate professor of English, serving as master of ceremonies at the final exam for his humor writing class. The final, for those who so opted, consisted of a seven minute stand-up routine at the Norfolk Comedy Club, located in the Judges Chambers Restaurant. Members of the class performed their own material for this final exam.

An English instructor discusses a concept with her student.