4/20

Mandatory Meeting

• I will finish discussing research methods
• APA / MLA parenthetical citations
• Last: I will discuss grades individually

4/13

Film Studies Essay: Chasing Amy

Answer One of the following questions in short answer form (2-3 pages).  You will be evaluated
on the following criteria: (1) quality of writing—clarity, organization of paper, good intro, good
closing, well developed body paragraphs; (2) meaningful integration of lecture and film
discussion.

1.      Hooper X is probably the most eccentric character in the film. How does knowing the
CONTEXT of his character reinforce social issues of today?

2.      Throughout the film, Holden seems to be on a path of self-discovery.  Give examples of his
view of BINARY relationships and how they clash with Alyssa’s point of views. Is he a dynamic
character? Does he mature or grow as a person?

3.      One of the themes in the film is the issue of sex.  Do you agree with any of the characters in
their views, or do you have a completely different idea? Use examples in the film to
compare/contrast with your own.

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4/6

Agenda:

• Those people that have not presented.  This will be the last day you can present to receive any credit.
• 4 presentations so far
• Pick one short story or essay to discuss: "Never Marry A Mexican", "Woman Hollering Creek", Movimientos de rebeldia
• 5-8 min long
• Essay will accompany the presentiation (3-4 pgs)
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We will discuss the film next time we meet. 

Please make sure to attend lecture. 

Second essay will be based on the film.

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  Watch the film: Chasing Amy
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  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" 

ATTENDANCE

FYI: 

• You will now be accountable for absences (three unexcused absences will warrant being dropped from the course)

3/23

Gender studies lesson:
Define: patriarchy/misogyny/feminist theory /double standards

Read:
Never Marry A Mexican & Woman Hollering Creek by Sandra Cisneros

• Write 1 pg. response on Never Mary Marry A Mexican & Woman Hollering Creek

Read:
Movimientos de rebeldia y las culturas que traicionana by Gloria Anzaldúa

• Write 1 pg. response

3/9

Group Assignment:  Read "School As Inquiry" by Seven Wolk & "Pedagogy of Poverty Versus Good Teaching" by Martin Haberman

Presentation: 5-8 min 

Begin to critically analyze the articles (construct/build meaning). 

You are not summarizing the articles to present. 

Pick something specific within them that you wish to discuss as a group.  

You have the autonomy of presenting anyway you want

Medium:

• If you are using multi-media, please bring device to use in class that can be used with projector(ex. laptop computer)
• If using power point, save in USB drive
• If using YouTube, keep to minimal (1-2 min tops)
• If handing out material, please make sufficient copies

Essay: 

• 3 pages /  You can split this up between group members
• I don't want three separate response papers
• I want a unified paper / cohesive / organized essay
• Use pronouns to write the essay like "we, us, they" as this is a group effort
• Construct meaning, use your writing experience, use discussions in class to guide your paper
• Use academic related information that we have used in class if you want (Pedagogy/Meta-cognition//Standardized Testing/Rhetorical Reading/Content/Context) 

Rubric:

• Everyone must participate
• If you do not present you will receive an F on both your presentation and essay
• Make up presentations and essays will not be given
• I will be providing FEEDBACK for each individual group
• ORIGINALITY of presentation will be taken into account
• Style and effective rhetorical  and oral presentation will be taken into account.
• Use your grammar and vocabulary skills effectively. Don't be embarrassed to sound smart!
• Looking for thoughtful ANALYSIS and interpretations of the TEXT (Article)   

3/2 Mandatory Meeting

Anyone absent will not present and will constitute an F on their first major assignment of the semester.

• Do not be late