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Title: What is language? Goal: Using own ideas, answer the question what is language in relation to your own experiences and language competencies. Key points I highlighted for the text:  1) What it means to know a language? 2) What’s its main purpose (communication) 3) Different aspects of language such as sign language, spoken language, etc 4) Sound systems. How every language has its own set of sounds that are unique to the language. 5) Variations of languages. How received pronunciations, which is the “correct” way to speak english now has many variations such as American vs British english. And even within those countries there are more variations.  6) How language is ever evolving

What college subject are you majoring in to get  what kind of job in what kind of profession?  What kind of job do you want?  What kind of work do you want to do?  Why do you want to do  this work?  How difficult will it be to reach this goal?  How do you imagine or see your life in the future once you have achieved this work goal?

The Critical Reading Paper is an analysis of a literary text that should include: a) an informative title (including the name of the literary text being analyzed); b) a thesis paragraph (usually the first paragraph of the paper); c) an incisive and original thesis (usually expressed in the final one or more sentences of the thesis paragraph); d) a convincing and tightly organized discussion of the evidence you have found to support the thesis, drawn directly from the language of the text you’re analyzing; e) a successful integration of evidence into your paper, according to standard practices (see the MLA Handbook or consult with me); and f) a brief conclusion that formulates the larger implications of the paper’s argument (not covered to that point in the paper) and gestures toward further issues that could not be addressed in the current project but that would build directly off your paper’s insightful argument. (In general, conclusions should not merely reiterate what the paper has already successfully demonstrated.) The paper should be free of grammatical mistakes and typographical errors; and it should be written in a formal, yet natural-sounding, voice. For this paper, investigate the following topic: Re-read carefully the descriptions in the “General Prologue” of the Miller, the Wife of Bath, and the Pardoner. Drawing on a combination of two or more descriptions, prologues, or tales, discuss how one of these pilgrims implicitly contradicts, exposes the flaws of, meaningfully informs, re-contextualizes, or otherwise corresponds with one of the other three pilgrims, over the course of their journey to Canterbury. As part of the process of conceiving your thesis, you may wish to think through one or more of the following questions: What is the relationship between community and conflict? How do stories soften or disguise social arguments? Can one be attacked without being harmed, or without realizing the attack has taken place? How is the social fabric tested and re-tested by storytelling? [These questions are here to help you formulate an argument, but you are free to ignore them and pursue your own sets of questions, too.]

Question / Prompt: Noam Chomsky is a linguist, first and foremost. In Requiem for the American Dream, you should focus not only on what Chomsky is saying, but also how he is phrasing his words. In The Corporation, you should pay attention to how language can be manipulated in a legal, but unethical, way. For this response, pull one quote from the documentary (either by a speaker or the narrator) and perform an analysis of that quote. You can perform either a critical analysis or a rhetorical analysis (definitions are in “What is a Research Paper?”) of your selected quote. Consider answering questions like: Why is this quote significant? How can this quote be used in my second essay? What other forms of research can I do to support / counter argue that quote?  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZnuc-Fv_Tc

After reading TSIS 480-98 and 505-523, please answer BOTH of the following questions (one paragraph each, or more): 1. What do you think is Cadwalladr’s most important criticism of Google (480-498)? Do you agree? Why, or why not? 2. According to Turkle (505-523), what are the emotional differences and effects of texting versus speaking on the phone? What are the pros and cons of each method, as regards the way we handle our emotions? Where do you yourself stand on this issue?

Starting this week, we will be working with another classmate for Assignment #5 below. I will be pairing everyone up and will be asking everyone to work with each other for the next week or so. Everyone will soon receive an email regarding who their partner will be. Please look out for that. Assignment #5 will be due Tuesday, October 20th at 9am in your BE-102 Google Doc. Please see instructions below: Assignment #5: Sharing Compassion with a Classmate (Approx. 1 week long) In this assignment and activity, you will be paired up with a student in our ALP class. I will give you instructions on how to share your work with me and give you specific guidance with how I want you to conduct your collaborative work with your partner. You will be kindly asked to present a 1,000-word reflection on your work with your partner. That is, I am hoping that this assignment will be about 2 pages, double-spaced, or approximately 1000 words. Your reflection should be focused, and somewhat organized. Remember to follow any style and/or format for this assignment just as I’ve noted in previous assignments. This is a good time to review, reflect and think about the work you’ve created and compiled on the idea of compassion.  Directions: When you meet with your classmate online, please have a discussion with them on your work over the past few days and/or weeks on compassion. Each of you should spend a minimum of 20-30 minutes sharing your thoughts and ideas. This includes each of you asking questions related to compassion, as well as any of the work both of you have been doing over the past few weeks. Most importantly, please be encouraging and open-minded. Here are some things you should include in your reflection on working with your partner: What is something significant you learned about your classmate? This can relate to the topic of compassion and/or any related topic. How does your classmate’s idea, notion or definition of compassion compare to yours? What are some things your classmate worked on and thought about for the previous assignments on compassion? How does your classmate define compassion and who are some people in their lives that embody this term? What are specific questions you asked your classmate? Share them as you asked them word-for-word. What is something surprising you learned about your classmate?  What is a strength or unique trait they possess? What is something you forgot to ask your classmate that you may want to ask them for a follow-up interview? If you could sum up your work with your classmate, what are 5 words you would use to describe it? What were some of the biggest rewards and/or challenges from working on this assignment with your classmate? *Please do not feel obligated to ask these questions in the order that they are shown – feel free to pick and choose which ones you want to use. The list is just a guide to get you started on the right path. You are more than welcome to create your own questions as long as they are appropriate and professional. Tips:  Here are some general tips to keep in mind while working with your classmate. This may slightly vary depending on how you will be communicating and working with them: Agree on how, when and in what manner both of you will be working together and do let me know if there are any obstacles in the way. Like all other practices, interviewing is a unique skill that needs practice, patience and thoughtfulness. Any information is useful information. Sometimes the most basic information can be the most helpful Be professional and serious – You are responsible for creating the narrative of the person you are interviewing. Be patient and organized. Take plenty of notes! Let the interviewee steer you to the new information – don’t force a question, or topic if the interviewee is not there yet. Ask more open-ended questions only until you have established a rapport with your interviewee. Stay away from “Why…?” or “How…?” or leading questions (e.g., do you like Pepsi or Coke? Batman or Robin?) and try your best to withhold judgement. Be open-minded. If you’d like to record any conversation or chat, please get each other’s permission first.

write two paragraphs about Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck and “Mindfulness in higher education” by Mirabi Bush. The prompt : Do u believe that the thoughts u hold about yourself affect your life? Begin ur Reading response with a quotation. The quotation must be located underneath a title created from your imagination. Throughout your RR, u will explain the quotation without explicitly referring to it. Remember, it is Dweck or Bush u are responding to not the quotation. A successful RR will have: 1. Heading on the left side of the page w your name, course #, instructor’s name, assignment and date. 2. Double spaced 3. An original title that you create 4. The paragraphs which clearly respond to Mindset: “The new psychology of success”by Carol Dweck and Mindfulness in higher education by Mirabi Bush. 5. All RR must begin with a quotation. This must appear underneath the original title of ur RR. It is the only time u will italicize a quotation in ur RR. 6. USE MLA FORMAT, minimum of 2 paragraphs, double-spaced, and have a 12pt font, Times new roman, Arial or Calibri. And 1’inch margin

Discuss how the skills of writing, researching, presenting, working in teams, and using technological tools help you in your current role in the workplace. Which of these skills do you find most important right now? Which skills do you think will help you achieve future goals? or Look up an occupation you are interested in pursuing after you graduate from school. To find information on occupations, you can visit the Occupational Outlook Handbook at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/. Search for a career you are interested in, such as software developer. Then, click on the What They Do tab. Compare the duties of that occupation to what you learned in this class. Which skills that you developed in this class will be most useful to you in your chosen career?

Cinema 7B Film Analysis Assignment Begin by reading Chapter 10 1.     Rent and view one of the films from the list below. You should view the film at least twice. Take notes as you go and pause and replay scenes that you don’t understand or that you find particularly interesting. 2.     Write a paper which answers the questions below.  a.     For minimum credit answer all the questions below. Be sure to number your answers. b.     More complete answers will receive higher scores. 3.     Papers must be type written and double-spaced. No papers will be accepted by e-mail. Length: Four to Seven pages. Review Questions: 1.     What is the true subject or theme of the film, and what kind of statement, if any, does the film make about the subject? Which elements and which scenes contribute most to addressing the theme of the film? 2.     How do all of the separate elements of the film relate to and contribute to the theme, central purpose, or total effect? Film Elements: a.     Narrative – The manner in which the story is told. What is the plot structure? Is it chronological or non-linear? Are there flashbacks or other narrative devices and why are they used?  b.    Acting – the qualities of the performances. Is the acting realistic or is it mannered? Are the characters dynamic (do they change as the film progresses)? How? c.     Cinematography – The qualities of the photography and lighting. Identify specific scenes and camera shots that you thought were particularly interesting. d.    Editing – The pace and tempo, the use of transitions and the organization of the narrative. Identify any editing technique you thought was particularly interesting e.     Art Direction and Design – Locations, sets, effects, props, costumes and make-up. 3.     What scenes in the film show the director’s style and how do they show it? 4.     What were your personal reactions to the film? What are your personal reasons for liking or disliking the film? Film List: Spike Lee Films: Do the Right Thing (1989), Malcolm X (1992), Bamboozled (2000), Chi-raq. (2015), BlacKkKlansman (2018) Sophia Coppola Films: The Virgin Suicides (1999), Lost in Translation (2003), Marie Antoinette (2006), The Bling Ring (2013) Western Films – Unforgiven (1992), Brokeback Mountain (2005), True Grit (2010), Django Unchained (2012), Hell or High Water (2016) Amy Adams Films – Sunshine Cleaning (2008), Trouble With the Curve (2012), American Hustle (2013), Vice (2018) Due Date: November 2

Read the profile “The Near Fame Experience” in Writing Today (pp. 74-75). Here is the link for this piece from the textbook Johnson-Sheehan, R. & Paine, C. (2013). Writing today (2nd ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson. ISBN #: 978-0205210084. Be sure to review it with the link provided.  https://slcc2010f11e.files.wordpress.com/2011/10/senior.pdf Prompt: Write a 1-page paper in which you respond to the following: How does the writer use dialogue to give insight into Jay’s character? What advantages might dialogue have over description? What are some disadvantages?