Literature

Read “Pablo Neruda,” pgs. 1178 – 1180 Read Neruda’s various poems pgs. 1180 – 1193 Neruda and Yeats used their poems as a response to the revolution for their people and/or country. Compare and contrast one of Yeats’s poems to one of Neruda’s poems.  What are the similarities / differences in their poem structure? Use the provided link on poem structures to help with your response. MLA format required. Minimum of 300 words. https://www.masterclass.com/articles/poetry-101-learn-about-poetry-different-types-of-poems-and-poetic-devices-with-examples#what-is-poetry

YOGA TEACHER TRAINING What did you get out of the book?  How will it help you as a teacher?  What were some of your favorite quotes you can use when teaching? ONE OR TWO PAGES LONG For more information on Bhagavad Gita  read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bhagavad_Gita

Three-part thesis and five-paragraph descriptive essay (third-person only) 750 words, MLA format, two or three scholarly sources, worked cited page to include URL.  For more information on Descriptive Essay read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Essay#Descriptive

irections: Read Judith Ortiz Cofer’s essay “ The Myth of the Latin Woman: I Just Met a Girl Named Maria”. Answer the questions below. Be sure to copy and paste the questions and then respond. You must provide extensive analysis and use evidence from the story. Thereafter, do not forget to respond to one classmate’s work for this assignment. 1. Why does Cofer initiate her essay with an anecdote? Why did the man start singing a song from West Side Story to her? 2. Why didn’t Cofer’s parents assimilate into the mainstream American culture when their daughter was young?  Do you agree with their decision? Explain. 3. Why did Cofer’s parents monitor closely during her younger years? How was their sheltering significant in molding  4. What were some cultural conflicts the Puerto Rican girls encountered?  5. How did the Puerto Rican girls dress create a misrepresentation of their character?  6. Explain the sexual harassments the women faced. Who is responsible for it?  7.  Why does Cofer provide a background at Puerto Rican’s social codes?  8. How do you feel about the provocative aspect of their dress codes?  Can it cause any detrimental consequences? Explain. 9. Why do you think nearly most of the world at that time had two references of Latinos: West Side Story and Evita?  10. How is Hollywood responsible for some of the Puerto Rican stereotypes? 11. During Cofer’s poetry reading, how did the older woman react after hearing Cofer read the poem? (40t) 12. Do you think Cofer’s presentations have debunked the Latin women myths? Explain.

RESEARCH PAPER INSTRUCTIONS You must complete the required textbook readings in preparation for the Research Paper. This will equip you to objectively respond to the readings by compiling information from a variety of sources in order to compose a persuasive analysis of a literary work. You will also learn to follow standard usage in English grammar and sentence structure; proceed independently through the various stages of research and integrate sources accurately and effectively; identify the theme and structure of each literary selection as well as the significant characteristics or elements of each genre studied; and evaluate the literary merit of a work (Syllabus MLOs: A, B, C, D, E, F, G and Module/Week 8 Los: 1, 2). In Module/Week 7, you will write a 1,500-word (approximately 5 pages) paper that addresses 1 of the plays from the Drama Unit. At least 6 citations, including the primary source and at least 5 secondary, scholarly sources, are required for this assignment. Before you begin writing the paper, carefully read the below guidelines for developing your paper topic. Review the Research Paper Grading Rubric to see how your submission will be graded. Gather all of your information, plan the direction of your paper, organize your ideas by developing a 1-page thesis statement and outline, draft your paper, and compile sources used. Format the thesis/outline, draft, and works cited/references/bibliography using current MLA, APA, or Turabian style, (whichever corresponds to your degree program); check your Harbrace Essentials Handbook pp. 106–158 (MLA); pp. 159–192 (APA); pp. 193–220 (Turabian), and/or the link contained in the Assignment Instructions Folder, to ensure the correct citation format is used. The final paper must include a title page, thesis statement, and outline, followed by the research paper, and your correctly documented sources page. You must submit your thesis, outline, rough draft, and works cited/references/bibliography by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Monday of Module/Week 6 for instructor feedback. You must submit the Research Paper by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Monday of Module/Week 7. Guidelines for Developing Your Paper Topic The “Writing about Literature” section of your Perrine’s Literature textbook (pp. 1–54) and the “Writing” section of Harbrace Essentials (pp. 1–12, 15–16, 18–21, 22–28) provide helpful pointers for writing your literary essay and for academic writing in general. Be sure that you have read this section before doing any further work for this assignment. Take particular notice of the examples of drama essays on pp. 48–54 of your Perrine’s Literature textbook. Choose 1 (ONE) of the prompts below to address in your paper: 1. Write an essay explaining how Sophocles’ Oedipus exemplifies or refutes Aristotle’s definition of a tragic hero. Review pp. 1250–1254 and 1257–1258 in your Perrine’s Literature textbook for the background and overview of Aristotle’s concept of tragedy/the tragic hero and drama. Then, re-read Sophocles’ play, Oedipus; you may review additional audio-visual resources on the play as well. 2. Discuss William Shakespeare’s Othello, the Moor of Venice as a tragedy. As defined by Aristotle, is it correct to label Othello a “tragic hero” and to classify the play as an Aristotelian tragedy? Review pp. 1250–1254 and 1257–1258 in Perrine’s Literature textbook for the background and overview of Aristotle’s concept of tragedy/the tragic hero and drama. Then, re-read Shakespeare’s Othello, the Moor of Venice; you may review additional audio-visual resources on the play as well. 3. Discuss the author’s perception of death and the treatment of death in Everyman. Be sure to re-read the play in Module/Week 7 before you begin your essay. You may review additional audio-visual resources on the play as well. Finding Scholarly Sources For your papers, you are only permitted to use academic sources. Resources such as 123Essays, Spark Notes, Cliff Notes, and Masterplots (or similar resources) are not scholarly and will not be permitted in your papers. To find appropriate sources, access the Jerry Falwell Library through the Services/Support link on the course menu on Blackboard. From there, you can use the Library Research Portal to find peer-reviewed, scholarly journals. The Literature Resource Center is an excellent resource for these types of papers. If you need additional help finding the right sources, you can contact a librarian from the Jerry Falwell Library by emailing your questions to [email protected]. You are also free to visit your local library or do some research on the Internet; however, you must make sure that you have credible sources. If you are uncertain, email the source to your instructor in advance For more information on Othello read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Othello

1. Explain why you chose this video and in what ways does this nation differs from America? 2. Compare the two anthems in terms of tone and tempo. Is one faster than the other or have a stronger beat? How does this add to the anthem’s message? 3. Compare and contrast the two anthems in terms of unity. How do the stories reflected in the lyrics promote the same things? How are they different?  4. In a world moving away from the idea of ‘separate’ nations, is the role of the national anthem still relevant? Defend your position. For more information on Niger National Anthem read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Nig%C3%A9rienne

Begin by stating a tentative thesis (what you think your paper might argue). Then use the MEAL plan paragraph structure to write one rough draft paragraph that could support this potential thesis in your research essay. The evidence from the Evidence section of your paragraph should come from the source you located on your topic.My research topic is : How has the COVID 19 pandemic affected people’s mental health and substance abuse.

Chinese Socialism Past and PresentChinese Culture Traditional and ModernThe paper should be at least 6-7 pages in length, double-spaced, coherently written, with 1-inch margins on all sides. The preferred font is Times New Roman 12.Discuss and compare the major themes, prominent subject matter, and distinctive styles of the films of these directors.A Touch of Sin (Director Jia Zhangke 2013). KanopyMr. Six (Director Guan Hu, starring Feng Xiaogang, 2015). KanopyYouth (Director Feng Xiaogang, 2017). KanopyAvoid simple generalization. You need to refer to specific elements in the films. Your writing should reflect the level and ability of an upper-division college student. Coherence, organization, and elegance are important criteria for good writing.If you anticipate difficulty in writing this paper, try to make an appointment with the University’s Writing Center to get some help as soon as possible.

Write an analytical report that demonstrates an integrated understanding of the principles of Macroeconomics related to the country you were assigned. You should choose at least 8 of the following areas of Macroeconomics to incorporate in your report.1GDP2Consumption3Disposable income / saving4Monetary policies (interest rates)5Fiscal policies (taxes)6Supply side policies (productivity)7Trade (net exports)8Unemployment9Inflation10Government debt (expenditures)11Country’s economic position

Can games be political? In what kinds of ways can politics enter into games? Should games contain political topics? You have been presented with four journalistic perspectives and a video on the same critical question of how political statements enter into video games in various kinds of ways. Please use the four readings and the Errant Signal video (in Lecture 18) to write your opinion on the question of Games and Politics.Be sure to accurately summarize the positions of each before moving on to your opinion. You may do outside research if you wish, however, you may rely on the assigned readings. You may use video game examples if you have played any of the games discussed, though this is not mandatory. Remember this is a formal response, so you should do proper citation and include an intro and conclusion. You can use anything you have learned in this course to support your ideas.Chicago in-text citation