Monthly Archives: October 2012

Finish both the Culler and the Lye.  Read the Culler very carefully and do your best to take down main point of each paragraph (I’ll be checking).  Be sure that you’re clear on his goal for the first half.  Additionally, … Continue reading →

Read the Culler from page 294 to the end.  Also, print up the Lye and read sections I and II.  Take careful notes on the Culler (it’ll be best to have them in your journal). It helps to write down … Continue reading →

Please finish the Eagleton and read the Propp, taking care to answer all the questions.  Additionally, print out this handout. Then, pick a popular folk or fairytale and see how many of Propp’s 31 functions fit that story.  Briefly write … Continue reading →

Please read the Eagleton (“What is Literature”) up to the end of the first paragraph on page 10 and answer up to question 4 on this worksheet. Take the Eagleton slowly, and be sure to think carefully through his examples. … Continue reading →

Read Chabon’s “Secret Skin.” Answer the following questions: What is so special about capes? Do you consider superheroes/comic books worth close analysis? Are they worthy of literary consideration?

Hi Class, Here are some history essays from last year’s classes. Take a look and use them for inspiration. Masayoshi Son Cleopatra Heungseon Daewongun Benedict Arnold

Please come to class with your essays printed out and ready to be handed in.  Also, read the Eggers chapter under the “Literature” tab and answer the questions.

Please read the Terkel essay and answer the attached questions.  After you read, meditate on the journal question from class and be prepared to speak your mind.  Also make sure that you have your two topics (and at least some … Continue reading →

For tomorrow, read the Kerry and Johnson speeches. Take some time to figure out how they differ from the King and how they differ from each other.  We’ll discuss and listen to the speeches tomorrow.

Ladies and monkeys, the moment you’ve all be waiting for has arrived: assignment six has been posted. Please review the assignment carefully and begin brainstorming.  Come to class on Monday prepared with any questions you might have about the upcoming … Continue reading →