Temple’s Graduate English program welcomes Charles Altieri as the keynote speaker for the upcoming Phenomenology of Reading conference on Friday, October 11 and Saturday, October 12.

On Thursday, October 10, Professor Altieri will be joining the department’s Student-Faculty Theory Reading group to discuss his work and current issues in the field.

At 2:30pm, the theory reading group will meet with Professor Altieri for a conversation about two of his recent essays: “Appreciating Appreciation,” and “The Poverty of Moral Theory in Literary Discourse: A Plea for Recognizing the Multiplicity of Value Frameworks.” These essays have been shared with members of the graduate English program via email.

At 3:30pm, the conversation will segue into an open forum discussion session with Professor Altieri. The floor will be open for discussions about the profession, specific works and ideas, and anything else that may come up. Refreshments will be provided. Join the GEA and theory reading group for a unique opportunity to connect with a distinguished and thought-provoking scholar of literature and theory.