Final Paper

Due Friday the 20th at 7pm. Email a PDF or .doc to adamresnick@gmail.com

4-6 pages, standard font and margins.  MLA w in-text citations and works cited page.  2 sources minimum

Homework m the 9th

1. Make sure you have your annotated Biblio and outline in hard copy in class.  I will not take it late, and it is 50% of your final paper grade.

Final Paper Assignment PART 1 DUE MONDAY, Reading for Wednesday, PART 1 BREAKDOWN

Read the last two sections from my handout on fidelity posted for monday, make sure you have read the dangerous liasons letters 

1. Choose one of the following texts

A. The Odyssey
B. Othello
C. Dangerous Liasons

2.  Choose the appropriate film/s with each text, match the letters. You can choose 1 or many/all films.

a. Oh Brother where art thou, Pandorum, Le Mepris, Ulysess 31, The simpsons S13E14
b. O, Othello (1952),Othello (1995),Eloise, Omkara, Catch My Soul
c. Dangerous Liasons (1988), Dangerous Liasons (China 2012), Valmont, Cruel Intentions.

Start your paper with the following conceit

I have chosen the following text (insert yours), and how it has been translated into the following films (insert yours). Of specific interest is how the character/theme/ (insert yours), has been shifted from one media to the other.  (Add a line talking about why you believe it has been changed.  EX: The character of Patroclus for various cultural and social reasons was translated between the Iliad and Troy.

For Monday
Annotated Bibliography: Find 2 sources, from the library, either in book or journal. Start your search here http://lib1.bmcc.cuny.edu/, or speak to a librarian.  You may go to any CUNY library. For each source answer the following,  use specific lines from your book when needed.

• Summarize: Some annotations merely summarize the source. What are the main arguments? What is the point of this book or article? What topics are covered? If someone asked what this article/book is about, what would you say? The length of your annotations will determine how detailed your summary is.
  
  
• Assess: After summarizing a source, it may be helpful to evaluate it. Is it a useful source? How does it compare with other sources in your bibliography? Is the information reliable? Is this source biased or objective? What is the goal of this source?
  
  
• Reflect: Once you've summarized and assessed a source, you need to ask how it fits into your research. Was this source helpful to you? How does it help you shape your argument? How can you use this source in your research project? Has it changed how you think about your topic?

LOOK HERE IF YOU NEED HELP  https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/614/01/

COMPOSE AN OUTLINE, DETAILING YOUR ESSAY, ALSO FOR MONDAY!!! 
sample outline  https://owl.english.purdue.edu/media/pdf/20081113013048_544.pdf

BOTH ITEMS ARE HALF OF YOUR FINAL PAPER GRADE.

Homework M 2

1. Compose a paper in which you do the following. Collate all of your homework on Othello.
Write a 3 page paper with the following format

A.  A thesis paragraph in which you state what theme you choose, and how it relates to the text.  How Shakespeare uses figurative language regarding your theme

b. 1-2 paragraphs per stanza in which you do the following.  Explain the literal language,  explain the meaning behind the figurative language.  How and why it relates to your theme.


c.  We are going to have to abbreviate dangerous liasons in order to start the final project. Please read the following letters 33,51,56,81,99,130 and 131,.  Please print and bring in the following essay

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0ByAwsjUHctZiVlE5OWlsb2QzRkk/edit?usp=sharing

Homework M 25

1. We will have an in class writing assignment based on Dangerous liaisons.  It is open notes and open book, you must have your own in class.  If you miss class without excuse you will get a 0. Please have read up to letter 65

Homework w 20th

Read another 40 pages of Dangerous Liasons.  We will have an in class paper Monday on everything we discussed this week.  If you are not on time and present monday you will get a zero unless you speak to me in advance,

Homework M18th

Read the first 50 pages of dangerous liasons.


In 1 page, what are some of the advantages or disadvantages of having a novel composed entirely of letters.

Also make sure i have all your othello papers by Monday please or I will not accept them.

Homework W 13th

Identify the chart below

http://cla.calpoly.edu/~dschwart/engl331/figurative.html


For each of your 4 selections address which kind of speech you have chosen and why.  I will take everything wednesday

Homework M 11th

1. Finish Othello.


2. Select four passages of figurative speech that relate to your theme.

3.  On a typed paper,

indicate the lines of each passage you select.

Identify exactly what the language means in non-figurative speech.  Identify how the figurative plays in regard to your selected theme within the play. Should be up to paragraphs a piece.

homework w 6

1. read act 4

Homework M 4th

1. Read act 3 othello.



2. Pick 4 stanzas demonstrating figurative language in Shakespeare.  Type out the 4 stanzas, then in a close analysis examine what they mean within the text.  I.E how do they relate to bigger themes or aspects of the plot in the text, and how are they identified as figurative.   You do not need to yet identify what type of language they are.

Homework w 30

1. Have your othello in class, we will have a quiz.  finish through act 2


2. Come prepared with your final draft and all materials

Homework M 28th

1. Work on your final draft, due wednesday no exceptions.

2.Read Othello act 1 2 and intro, we will have a quiz

Homework w 23

1. We will wrap up the Odyssey and finish the documentary.

2. We might have a closing quiz.

3. make sure you have your peer reviews returned.

Homework M 21st

1. Complete 1 peer review sheet (typed) for everyone in your group.

http://pccc.libguides.com/content.php?pid=62703&sid=498611

2. Finish reading your Odyssey

Homework Wed 16

Read Book 20

Homework T 15th

1. Bring 4 copies of your finished rough draft to class.

2.Read books 18 and 19

Homework w the 9th

1. Read Books 16 and 17

2. Write a 1 page paper where you pick 1 or 2 things from the movie O Brother Where art thou, and talk about why the film changed them.

Homewokr M 7

1. Finish your outline, it can not be late.

2. Read Books 12,13,14,15

Homework Wed 2

Read Books 10 and 11, we will have a quiz.  Remember your outline is due monday, no exceptions.

Homework M 30

Read books 6 7 8 9 of the Odyssey.  Begin to work on your outlines.  The topics are posted below.  Here is a rubric for an outline  https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/544/1/

Remember you must outline 5-8 paragraphs, with topic sentences for each and 4 supporting details.  Be as specific as possible with examples/lines from the text.

Homework W 25

1. Read books 4 &5 of The Odyssey.

2. Your paper topics if you are curious and want to start preparing in advance.

1.  Talk about some of the gender issues approached by Medea and The Odyssey.  What are some of the cultural roles of women?

2.  Are the characters in the Odyssey static (dont't change) or dyamic (change)? Why or why not. Focus on Telemachus, Penelope, and Odysseus.

3. Discuss the role of Kleos in the Greek Texts.  Discuss how it determines the actions of the players in each book.

Homework M Sept 23

1.  Read The odyssey book 1 2 3. We will have a quiz Monday.

2. Write 1 page answering the following question.  What do you think of Telemachus? What are some of his problems? Be specific from the book. Bring this in hard copy to turn in Monday.

3. Post a reply to the blog mentioning one specific example of how The gods are mentioned in the text, and what it means in context.  Example-  Penelope prays to Apollo to strike the suitors.  Apollo is the god of archery so she is essentially hoping they all get hit by arrows. 

Also

If you did not do your homework you are not contributing to the group and will get a zero for the days participation.  I highly advise you complete the assignment by tomorrow to help your fellow group members collate or it will be 00

Homework Wed the 18th

1. Prepare to finish your group projects in the first 20 minutes of class, if you will need more time work on it at home.

2. Get a copy of the Odyssey you will need for Monday

3.  If you were not in class you must complete the assignment on your own.  I will collect it with the homework questions.  The assignment is

Pick 3 ways in which Medea fails to work as an Aristotelian tragedy. Rewrite these scenarios in order to make them fit the rules.  Example:   There is no recognition as such, so Medea would kill her own children by accident, then not realize it until the closing.

Homework Monday the 16th

1. Read Aristotle section 1,2,3.  http://classics.mit.edu/Aristotle/poetics.html

2. After reading Aristotle and Medea, answer the following questions in  a few sentences each.  Bring a hard copy to class please. Use the info sheet I posted for help.

3.

a.Does Medea have unity of time? unity of place? unity of action? Identify each and if not explain why.
b.  Does Medea have reversal or recognition/discovery? Identify, if there is not one explain a plot point that could be added.
c.  Does Medea have a tragic hero?  Who is it? Why or why not?  (Specifically according to Aristotle)
d. Do you see any other rules that Medea breaks/follows? Why/ Why not?  For Aristotle would Medea give the audience catharsis.?

Homework Wed the 11th.

1. Make sure you have you Madea book in class, and that you have read the entire play

2. We will have a quiz in the first 10 minutes of class.

3. Print, Read, and bring to class the following

Section 1 ONLY

http://classics.mit.edu/Aristotle/poetics.html

Section 2  and 3 you will read the rest over the weekend, so print them all out if you like.

Print and read this

http://cuip.uchicago.edu/~ldernbach/msw/xhgkaristrag.pdf

Homework due Monday the 9th

1. Read Medea ( The entire Play). You must bring the book to class with you.

2. Answer the following short answers in 2-3 sentences each  (You must print this and bring it to class.) For each answer use one specific example from the text, write the specific Line and page #


1.  Why do you think Medea felt obligated to kill her children?

2.  What is Creon's opinion of Medea?

3. What are some of Medea's problems in Corinth?

4.What does the chorus do in the play?

5. What are some of Jason's arguments to calm Medea down? Do you think they make sense?

Everyone has 1 hour

To reply to my original post with an answer to the homework or you will get a 0 on the first assignment. Email me ASAP if you have an issue.  Thank you to those who followed instruction.  I will post the assignment due next week in class later this evening.

Reminder

Homework must be posted on this blog by 7pm tomorrow or you will receive a 0, email me adamresnick@gmail.com if you have any questions or issues.

Reading Plus Homework for Wednesday the 4th

Hello all, and pleasure briefly meeting everyone.  If you see I added a gadget in the sidebar, please put your email in and you should be all set.  I still encourage you to check this  blog frequently to avoid any delays.  Your homework due Wednesday the 4th.

1.watch the following on youtube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OdtDeZZ4RPk


2.read the following article.

http://www.wilsonsschool.sutton.sch.uk/dept/classics/clciv/files/stacks_image_107_15.pdf

Take notes on what you do not understand and bring them to class, or do a google search and try to do some sleuthing.


3. Make sure you get a copy of the medea text ASAP, seen here

http://www.amazon.com/Medea-Other-Plays-Penguin-Classics/dp/0140449299/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1377736679&sr=1-1&keywords=euripides+penguin

I encourage you to buy it used.

Answer the following question in about 100 words.

4.    Medea is obviously a very complicated character. After watching the play, do you still sympathize with Medea despite her horrible act?  Why would the author take such a drastic step to undermine Medea as a sympathetic character?

Welcome!!