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Hi Class, 1. What is a photograph? 2. Why do we take, keep, share, and discard photographs? 3. How should we make sense of photographs? The French sociologist and critic Roland Barthes wrote about photography, and he came up with … Continue reading →

Hi Class, Here is the peer review for Essay 1–should you need it. PeerReviewComp1-Essay-1-Spg-2014 Best, Prof. Scanlan

Hi Class, To prepare to turn in Essay 1 on Tuesday, Feb 25, please do the following: Put all process work in a paper folder–with your name on it: –Final Draft –Previous Drafts –Assignment Details –Peer Review –Thesis Handout –Emmy … Continue reading →

Hi Class, For Tuesday, February 18th,  bring in a newly revised page 1 of Essay1. In order to do this, first, print out and study the Thesis Handout, found under the “Readings” menu tab. Second, revise your page 1 in … Continue reading →

Here’s a summary sentence that we will work on in class; it can be improved in numerous ways: “Santiago is writing about the story of a girl who comes from DR and hopes to get into the 8th grade and … Continue reading →

Four Brief Thoughts on Home: These ideas on home might help us prepare for our first formal essay.   Maya Angelou (American Author and Poet): “I believe that one can never leave home. I believe that one carries the shadows, … Continue reading →

Hi Class, I posted the Howard Gardner reading “Five Minds for the Future” on the “Readings” menu tab…just above the journal template. Cheers, Prof. Scanlan

Hi Class, I’ve posted the Steve Brody article under the “Readings” menu tab. Have a good weekend. Best, Prof. Scanlan

Hello Students! This site will grow and develop during the semester, just like you will grow and develop as critical readers and writers. If you have any questions, please let me know via email: sscanlan@citytech.cuny.edu The course policy and syllabus … Continue reading →