11/3 Update

Class is cancelled tomorrow.  11/3/18

Unfortunately I have some department responsibilities I need to attend to tomorrow.  I will still be meeting with you with regards to your grades next week.  Here is your prompt for Essay 2. 

Click Here For Essay 2 Prompt
DUE  11/10/18

Individual grade evaluations the 1st half of class

• I will be going over a lesson on APA/MLA citations the second half of class on Saturday
• Please do not be absent otherwise you will not be able to fulfill the FINAL essay requirements 

Note: Last week's Scavenger Hunt was not a required assignment but I will give you credit for a response paper if you turn it in

10/27

Please review Anzaldua's essay's for Saturday: Movimientos de rebeldia... and How to Tame a Wild Tongue

• I feel like I didn't dedicate enough time to her work
• Bring print outs of the readings so I can cover some important info

With the film and Anzaldua: We will have plenty to discuss.  Thank you

10/27

We will discuss the film next time we meet. 

Please make sure to attend lecture. 

Second essay will be based on the film.

Watch the film: Chasing Amy

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If there is any issue with the movie links please let me know ASAP!!

Do Scavenger Hunt before you watch the FILM:

Scavenger Hunt Assignment

Film Studies: Chasing Amy

Search for the following terms and items on google and give me a short answer to each:

·         Lando Calrissian

·         Star Wars

·         Return of the Jedi

·         Anakin Skywalker

·         Darth Vader

·         Hee Haw

·         Larry Flint

·         Cheech and Chong

·         Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure

·         Spanish Fly

·         Sega Genesis

·         Dyke

·         Magic 8 Ball

·         Angela Lansbury (most famous role)

·         "Fight The Power"

·         Jay & Silent Bob

·         Ostracized

·         Cathartic
- Holden Caufield
- "Uncle Tom"

10/20

Gender Studies Lesson

Objective:

This lesson provides a brief outline and discussion of issues related to topics in gender and or equality

Read:

• Never Marry A Mexican - Sandra Cisneros
• Eleven - Sandra Cisneros
• Movimientos de rebeldia y las culturas que traicionan - Gloria Anzaldúa
• How to Tame a Wild Tongue - Gloria Anzaldúa

Write: 

• 1 Response on a Cisneros Story (Due 10/20)
• 1 Response on an Anzaldúa Essay (Due 10/20)

I EXPECT EVERYONE TO HAVE READ, HAVE THE READINGS, AND BE READY TO DISCUSS

10/13

Compare Contrast Essay Due

Since we did not finish the lecture on "Soldier's Home", here is the online lecture:

Part 1

Part 2

Read: 

• "Never Marry A Mexican"- Sandra Cisneros (last weeks readings)
• "Eleven" - Sandra Cisneros (last weeks readings)
• "Movimientos de rebeldia y las culturas que traicionan" - Gloria Anzaldúa
• "How To Tame A Wild Tongue" - Gloria Anzaldúa

Write:

• 1 page response on an Anzaldúa reading

Essay 1

Essay 1 Prompt: Click Here

Please Watch Ernest Hemingway Bio:
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Compare & Contrast Essay (Check Essay Prompt for Writing Options)
Length: 5 pgs.
Format:

• MLA
• 12 pt font
• Double Spaced
• No outside sources required

Due: 10/13