"It's a privilege to stand up in front of a class, and it's a rare opportunity: when that door shuts and you've got just 50 minutes, you've got to make sure things go right. It's drama. Teaching takes place in an atmosphere of communication, which has to do with rhythm, with enthusiasm, with approaching each student, with using humor. Even the way you use your hands, your tone of voice - everything adds up to making or unmaking a class."
Dr. James Skinner
Professor Emeritus
Charles A. Dana Professor of English
1991 South Carolina Professor of the Year
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