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This course explores the culture of literature and literary publishing and the place of serious writing in contemporary society. "Situation" in this context means both the condition of writing itself and how it is positioned in the greater social and cultural world; students consider their roles as readers and writers. The course has a particular focus on the role of publishing in shaping and reflecting literary culture and examines topics in the history and current state of book and journal publishing. Topics discussed include the establishment of literary publishers, the evolution of the paperback and other publishing models, the development and diffusion of publishing programs, the changing profiles of university presses, the effects of the Internet and online publishing on conventional structures, the roles of review publications and reviewers, and related matters.