Literature

1. Make an argument for two different ways in which digital technology has impacted cinema. In your answer, make sure to clearly define what dimensions of cinema you are addressing (preproduction, postproduction, film styles and genres, shooting on digital, distribution, marketing, exhibition, etc.). And, make sure to use specific film examples from this week (at least 2) to prove your specific argument. Moreover, in order to demonstrate your knowledge of historical changes over time, please also refer to one other film or film movement from earlier weeks in the quarter. These earlier films or film movements should help you prove your argument about the changes and impact (or lack thereof) of digital technology in cinema.   2. Using both chapters from  Halberstam’s reading and the lecture video, please explain the concept (or genre) of Pixarvolt? What are the dominant narrative themes in this genre? Make sure to discuss the film Chicken Run, and provide, at least, one other film example to explain. How does this form of the politically revolutionary film differ from others we’ve seen and discussed this quarter? How does it relate to others we’ve studied? Please refer to, at least, two specific films from earlier this quarter to construct your answer.    3. Using the Empire Files episode: “The Rise of History’s Biggest Empire”, Bogg’s chapter, “Media Culture in the Imperial System”, Pardy’s essay, “Selling Marvel’s Cinematic Superheroes through Militarization,” and our last lecture video, explain what Bogg’s means when he says ‘the role of media culture is to legitimate empire’. How can we connect Bogg’s argument about the legitimating empire to Pardy’s discussion about ‘militainment’? In other words, how does the imperial ideology of cinema connect to militainment? In your answer, please use the film The Avengers and, at least, one other film to make your argument. You can use either a film discussed in the lecture or in the readings, or you can incorporate your own example not discussed in this class (please just make sure to provide a brief synopsis of the film and how it works as an example). Finally, somewhere in your answer engage the question about how this militarized media culture may impact you and your life (as a viewer, as a student, as a citizen of the world, etc.).

Please use your weekly reading notes as a basis to construct an essay for reading reflection. Each reading note should have about 250 words for each reading,  so collectively and adding your reflection, this assignment should be about 1000+ words. The first part consists of the summary of EACH reading for week 2-4 and then the second part is your reflection of all readings. The total is 1000-2000 words. The assignment includes:1. Summarize each reading that uses the rhetoric pieces as a template to answer the following questions:1) which article you read,2) according to the author(s), why the topic is important, and what is the key point the author(s) wants to make? 3)  what are the pieces of evidence, supporting arguments, or recommendations that the author(s) presented in this reading?4) who are the target audiences that the author(s) intended to deliver to? 2. Write your own reflections on the readings, which answers, but not limited to, the following questions: 1) Why this topic is important to sustainable and resilient community design?2) How would this topic be built upon environments that are equitable and just? and vice versa?3) How would this topic related to climate change impacts and solutions to cope with climate change?

1) Please read John Lewis’ “Together, You Can Redeem the Soul of Our Nation” which he wrote for The New York Times before his death.  After reading it write an analysis of at least 300 words where you discuss the significant points of his article and its impact on our current racial climate. Did you find his writing style effective? Do you agree with him? Are you inspired? Make sure that as you analyze the article you include at least one or two significant quote(s) within your analysis. New York Times link to the article where you can listen and read along is here: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/30/opinion/john-lewis-civil-rights-america.htmlA word document is available here just in case you have issues with the link:  John Lewis Speech.docx John Lewis Speech.docx – Alternative Formats

Please respond to the following questions in complete sentences and reply to ONE classmate. 1. Why was it necessary for the Puritans to leave England? 2. Did the Puritans live up to the ideals expressed in Winthrop’s “A Model of Christian Charity”? How? Why/Why not? 3. Compare Winthrop’s tone and perspective to Edwards’ tone. How were their sermons different or similar? 4. Was Edwards effective in his goal as “the last great Puritan”? Students post- In the 1600-1700s, Roman Catholicism was the identity of churches in England. Puritans found it necessary to emigrate to America because Roman Catholicism believed in the forgiveness of sins, while Puritanism believed that sins should be met with punishment. Additionally, Puritans wanted to grow and develop within their own beliefs and emigration seemed to be the only way to create their own congregation. Although I did not see in the articles provided if Puritans lived up to Winthrop’s “A Model of Christian Charity”, I believe that majority did due to their strict beliefs. When analyzing Winthrop’s sermon, one might have been driven to conversion because his sermon was full of promises, and his diction was passionate. Winthrop’s sermon included bible verses that taught morals. However, Edward’s sermon opened the eyes of his followers because he revealed the punishments for sin with sharp diction. Edward’ sermon was important because he did not beat around the bush when discussing his beliefs. If Edward was not the last great Puritan, then he was definitely one of them, because he played a crucial role in the Great Awakening: a spiritual revival.

In the Importance of Being Earnest, Oscar Wilde uses satire to expose what he sees as the prejudices, classism, bigotry, and intolerance rampant in Victorian society. Write an argumentative essay that discusses the parallels between the social issues Wilde highlights in his play and what you see as parallel issues in our modern society.

you may study a (Black) national literature, distinguished writer, text, or any group of works that present a coherent framework for analysis. Focus on under-researched areas, like Black writing in Latin America are, especially encouraged. Critical analysis of a work, for example, may explore such issues as race, gender, class, identity, form, style, culture, characterization, or the interplay of such elements in the narrative or meaning construction process. Since this is not a ‘literature appreciation’ class, whether you like or dislike a particular work or writer, for example, is peripheral. Pay attention, therefore, to substantive issues as they are raised in or by each text. The term paper and exams must be solely authored, just as all assignments must be completed to pass this course.

I need someone to Type a 1/2 page single-spaces  12 done telling what is the hardest truth you ever learned?

What did you enjoy most about your presentation?   What do you think worked well in your group presentation? Read the audience response sheets for your oral reading performance: Did your audience use the cues (verbal & nonverbal) you created for your presentation? Give an example. Personal:     Group: Did the audience seem to understand the content of your presentation?  Use Q&A to give an example. Personal:     Group: What would move the presentation from Good to Excellent?   Personal     Group 

Presentation Topic: ______________________________ What did you enjoy most about your presentation?   What do you think worked well in your group presentation? Read the audience response sheets for your oral reading performance: Did your audience use the cues (verbal & nonverbal) you created for your presentation? Give an example. Personal:   Group: Did the audience seem to understand the content of your presentation?  Use Q&A to give an example. Personal:   Group: What would move the presentation from Good to Excellent?   Personal   Group

Because of the Internet, we have access to more information than we can process. Social media, blogs, news, etc. all share information that individuals consume and act on. This information may or may not be held to the same standards that academic research is held to (i.e., the peer-review process). For example, published books are not typically peer-reviewed and thus the claims made within the book are entirely those of the author. Many managers point to books as sources of quality information and even create policies and processes based on this information, when in fact that information is no more credible than a post on Facebook. For this assignment, identify an article, or another source of information that you can retrieve online, that gives atheoretical advice on how to cope with stress. What is it about the article that would lead people to believe its contents? Why should this information not be trusted? What types of claims are made and why would these be questionable? Was there anything true in the article? How do you know it to be true? Then, explain how this same, or similar, the information could be conveyed in a way that increases its credibility. What advice would you give to a junior manager who shared this article with their employees?