At the college level, teachers of composition and teachers of literature have, with regard to educational goals and philosophy, been drifting apart for years. All too often, basic literature courses and combined literature and composition courses, as well as humanities instruction in general, have fallen prey to popularization. Teachers must realize that contemporary literature exists within the context of past literary works and must teach accordingly. The teaching of writing, the act which both groups hold in common, must also be stressed. (KS)