Journal #5

Introduction Arguments



In the English studies book one argument that is presented during the introduction is the argument of “What is English Studies and is it in Crisis?” The question question was brought about by a man named Bruce McComiskey who stated that after his fight for the last seat the question popped into his head that he needed to know more about his field. He needed to know what English Studies was. In his view he stated that unfortunately the image of English studies had been discipline, not clear, and confusing. In 1990 Peter Elbow stated that he didn’t know what it was however it was probably a good thing. McComiskey goes on to say that he agrees that the English subject has become very confusing and unclear. Ian Small and Josephine Guy said that the English always had a chance for crisis because there had always been dissent over the nature of the subject. McComiskey gives his opinion that he believes that the English studies are not in crisis and that the problems that we are having with the subject are mendable.