English Literature

For this discipline-based literature review, you will research peer-reviewed articles that were published within the last 10 years in the Ashford University Library on the following major perspectives of personality. Psychodynamic Behavioral Trait Learning/Social Humanistic You will utilize your researched article to create your literature review. The review should be formatted with the headings and content designated below. Introduction Assess the types of personality measurements and research designs used in the peer-reviewed articles you researched. Briefly describe the main theoretical models represented within each of the perspectives of personality and explain the commonalities found across all five.  Discussion Examine the major theoretical approaches, research methods, and assessment instruments used in the five perspectives of personality. Evaluate and describe the current research in these perspectives using a minimum of one peer-reviewed article for each of the five required perspectives. Present a detailed critique of each of the perspectives by evaluating the standardization, reliability and validity, and cultural considerations present in the most common personality assessments used within each. Support your opinions about each model by substantiating them with scholarly research.  Be sure to include the following: The theoretical framework(s) for the selected models The major contributors to those fields The methods of inquiry and assessment usually associated with those models An overview of the characteristics, strengths, and weaknesses of the models Conclusion Provide a summary of your evaluation addressing the current use and relevance of these perspectives in explaining personality citing research as appropriate.  Writing the Discipline Based Literature Review The paper: Must be seven to ten double-spaced pages in length and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. Must include a title page with the following: Title of paper Your name Course name and number Your instructor’s name Date submitted Must begin with an introduction that describes and the main theoretical models represented within each of the perspectives of personality. Must address the topics of the paper with critical thought. Must end with a conclusion that summarizes your evaluation addressing the current use and relevance of these perspectives in explaining personality. Must use at least five peer-reviewed sources from the Ashford University Library.  Must document all sources in APA style Must include a separate reference page that is formatted according to APA style

This assignment is based on the texts ‘Heart of Darkness’ by Joseph Conrad and ‘An Image of Africa’ by Chinua Achebe. You must grasp the meaning in both of these readings before going on to answer the prompt. You should read ‘An Image of Africa’ after reading ‘Heart of Darkness’ – these readings correlate with each other. ‘Heart of Darkness’ – https://www.gutenberg.org/files/219/219-h/219-h.htm ‘An Image of Africa’ – https://msallensapenglish.weebly.com/uploads/5/6/4/6/56468729/image_of_africa_achebe_lecture.pdf Above is the link you must visit to read both texts. After having comprehended both readings to your best, there is a detailed and in-depth question you must answer very detailedly and with quotes from both texts and strong comprehensive analysis. Your response must respond to all parts of the question, showing you have a good understanding of the text – your analysis must be strong.  The question to fully answer is as follows – Please answer in a lengthy and comprehensive response with quotes to back up your words and analysis.   ———Prompt Question – Is Heart of Darkness fundamentally an anti-colonial text or is it colonial text, that is to say, a text that reinforces colonial ways of thinking? In his essay, Achebe clearly thinks the latter. What do you think? ———- When replying to the question YOU MUST ALSO INCLUDE IN YOUR RESPONSE; — ON TOP OF ANSWERING THE QUESTION, THROUGHOUT YOUR RESPONSE INCLUDE comments or questions that enhance the discussion, help move the conversation forward. These may include follow-up questions, examples, or new perspectives (AT LEAST ON IS FINE — WHETHER IT BE a question to further the discussion about the text that relates to the question at hand, examples, or a new perspective in how to look at things — try to include two if you can! Your reply to the question must be responsive to the question and substantive. — MUST show ample evidence of having reviewed or completed the relevant reading — MUST HAVE constructive where differences of opinion are expressed in a collegial manner  — If your post is too short or not substantive enough, you will not receive full points for the comment Please follow all the guidelines and make the response to the question very well written, formally!

POST A RESPONSE to 1) “Rip Van Winkle” AND 2) Eric Sanderson, Henry Hudson, OR Jacob Steendam Your response to the story “Rip Van Winkle” should include a quote or passage that you are referring to. Consider discussing 1) the main character, his wife and family, 2) the setting (time and place of action), 3) the use of humor, 4) a particularly descriptive/enjoyable passage, 5) the theme or larger meaning of the tale.

Write an accurate summary and a focused response reading of “Working Parents Face Tough Decisions as Schools Reopen” https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/for-many-parents-the-return-to-work-depends-on-how-schools-reopen/2020/08/17/ff1a2682-de81-11ea-8051-d5f887d73381_story.html Objectives: To show your critical thinking about a closed research theme reading by writing an argument in response to it; to demonstrate your detailed understanding of a text by describing it rhetorically and writing a summary of it; to compose a complete academic essay, including medium: An academic essay, between 350-450 words for the Half Draft; minimum 750 words for the Final Draft; both drafts double-spaced in 12-point Times New Roman or a similar font; formatted and cited according to MLA style an introduction, body, and conclusion.  Elements of a Summary and Response Essay:  1. AN INTRODUCTORY PARAGRAPH –  full introductory paragraph 2. A SUMMARY OF THE CLOSED RESEARCH THEME READING – “Working Parents Face Tough Decisions as Schools Reopen” Begin with a “They Say” move to communicate the overall main idea of the reading, possibly 3. Begin with a “They Say” move to communicate the overall main idea of the reading, possibly – n your essay, the response is your opportunity to offer your “I Say” in response to, or in conversation with, the closed research theme reading. In your essay, you should respond to the closed research theme reading you selected, making an argument in favor of your view or ideas about the views and ideas expressed by the reading’s author. 4. A CONCLUDING PARAGRAPH – A conclusion should briefly recap your response, offer final thoughts, and/or wrap up your essay in a way that is thought provoking to readers. 5. CITATION AND DOCUMENTATION

Summarize the most important ideas which Ribeiro express Identify Ribeiro’s ideas that you find interesting important and/ new Respond to Riberio in what ways do you agree? disagree? what did this essay confirm that you already knew? what new ideas did provide?

Analysis of the Sherlock Holmes memoirs from page 3 to 13(chapter silver blaze only) The link of the book: https://sherlock-holm.es/stories/pdf/a4/1-sided/mems.pdf The following Essay should contain: 1)A brief summary of the chapter for the introduction 2)Characterization 3)Structure – How is the text organized, literally (i.e. layout/formatting)? What kinds of structural elements of a particular text type do you see? 4)Stylistic devices – How does the author use language to convey a sentiment or message? What kinds of linguistic tools does he/she employ? 5)Tone/mood – How does the text make you and/or the target audience feel? Describe the atmosphere of the text. 6) A conclusion is not necessary to include. Further instruction: DO NOT CITE ANY EXTERNAL SOURCES Each point mentioned should have an explanation and evidence from the text. Evidence can be a quote of text or indication, for example from page ….. paragraph ….. to page….. paragraph….. . A point is considered to be valid as far as the explanation makes sense, even if it’s a prediction or a guess.

A screening log should include: Your Emotional Response after the first viewing Purpose/aim/meaning of film as you see it immediately after the viewing (To complete this portion,  you should answer this question: If Gothic Fiction is meant to educate and to inspire fear, which does Blacula do? How does Blacula do it, and why might director William Crain have constructed his film in this way?) Cultural Commentary – The Masculine Africa Narrative Explain how the movie embraces, rejects, or modifies the Masculine Africa Narrative with direct evidence from the movie.  Evidence from the movie includes direct quotes AND scene references. Be sure to review the “Week 4 – Overview (Start Here)” for examples of how you should cite direct quotes and specific scenes from the movie.  Recommendations and Ratings In this section of the log, you answer the following questions: (1) Would you recommend this text? If so, for whom? And why? If not, why not? (2) How would you rate this movie on a scale of 0 to 10 (0 being poor and 10 being excellent)? Why? Be sure to use direct evidence from the movie to support your rating.

At the end of Leave Taking, Del is preparing to step into Mai’s role as obeah, and Viv is getting ready to go to university.   * What do you think will become of these young women? * What about their mother, Enid? * What about Brod? Imagine that five years have passed.  Write a narrative or a scene that fills us in on the future of some or all of the West Indian Britons that we have met in Pinnock’s play.  Be Creative!

750 words Compare and Contrast William Bradford’s and John Smith’s views of the American Wilderness.  Why, in your opinion, will two pioneers perceive the 1 and so differently.

Please research using peer reviewed article (one), online media (one—may be a video)and the text to discuss why James Baldwin is a purposeful consideration for this book. Please cite your references and use in-text citation MLA style and a works cited page. This discussion should be an argument supported by your resources. No more than one page. No less than ½ page. 35 points.NOTE: your thesis must drive your argument. It should be explicitly stated as a three-prong thesis.