English Department

at the University of Michigan-Flint

“What Would Moses Do?”: Some Notes on the “Mysteries” of Teaching

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            I have always loved the early-modern use of the word “mysterie” to denote “a craft, art, trade, or profession.”  It is, in fact, the second definition of the word in the OED where we learn that it began life describing ministerial occupations like the priesthood (Chaucer), matured through use to include all trades—hangman included

Qua call for submissions

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Qua, the University of Michigan-Flint’s literary and fine arts journal, is now accepting submissions of fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction for our Fall 2012 issue. We invite submissions from Flint community members as well as University of Michigan-Flint students. Writers’ Guidelines: Qua accepts submissions of original, previously unpublished fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction from University