Hi Students,
I have a family emergency that requires my immediate attention.
Therefore, today’s class is cancelled.
I will update this site by Friday.
With apologies,
Prof. Scanlan
Author: Professor Sean Scanlan (Page 3 of 4)
NOTE: The final draft of the translation essay is due at the beginning of class on Monday, Oct 31.
Hi Class,
Today we will:
1–Freewrite on any issues we are having with the Translation Essay
2–Discussion: What makes a good essay?
3–One-on-one help
4–New Text: The Taming of the Shrew by William Shakespeare.
HOMEWORK due Wednesday, Oct 26: read Synopsis and Induction from our free version of the text (in the Readings menu tab). Bring two questions to class (this will not be graded).
UPDATE:
My premonition was correct, Marjane Satrapi has commented on the recent protests in Iran:
https://www.theguardian.com/books/2022/oct/09/protests-iran-persepolis-graphic-novel-marjane-satrapi
Hi Class,
Today we will:
–Finish watching Persepolis and address some translation questions
–Review the Midterm Essay instructions, especially the thesis and method
–Student example review
NOTE: Thesis blueprint: While X, I think Y.
Method statement: In order to prove this (my thesis), I will compare X, then I will review the differences between Y, and finally I will examine how both version deal with Z.
HOMEWORK for Monday, Oct 24: write and post an outline/draft of the essay to OpenLab–Category–“Draft of Translation Essay.” Make sure to study the essay instructions and the student sample before writing this essay.
**Note: I’m changing the due dates for the Midterm Essay–we do not have an outline due on Wednesday.
–Discuss Marji’e growing pains (mental and physical)
–Redemption?
–Changes to schedule and Essay due dates
–If time: antihero.
HOMEWORK FOR THURSDAY: Read up to page 294 in Persepolis. Come prepared to discuss which text/film pairing you will select for the Midterm Essay and why.
Hi Class,
Sorry that I spent so much time getting the film to work.
Homework for Monday, Oct 17:
1–In Persepolis, read pages 158 – 200. Hopefully, you will recognize the scene in the cafe where Marji explodes.
2–Please write down three questions in your notebooks about the reading in order to get the conversation going (not graded).
3–Read the essay instructions carefully and bring any questions to class.
Best,
Prof. Scanlan
Hi Class,
NOTE: We do not have class on Wednesday, Oct 5 or Monday, Oct 10.
1–In order to prepare to write the midterm essay, we need to study our 5 exchange concepts and get further into Persepolis.
***5 Exchange terms: redemption, sacrifice, revenge, justice, forgiveness.
2–Film Term review and observe terms in action, especially lighting, focus, movement.
3–Persepolis: discuss Marjane and context of Iran in the 1970s.
Homework due Wednesday, Oct 12: Read Chapters 2-20 (up to page 155). Then write Coffeehouse #2: 200 words on which is your favorite chapter and why. Post to the category: Coffeehouse #2
Hi Class,
Today we will:
–Review Quiz 1
–Finish watching “To Build a Fire”
Homework due Monday, October 3:
1–Study Film Terms #13 – 30 on the handout “48 Useful Terms” for in-class discussion.
2–Read the Introduction and first chapter of Persepolis. In your notes, describe Marjane as a young girl.
***NOTE: WE HAVE CLASS TOMORROW— THURSDAY, SEPT 29 (IT IS A “MONDAY”)
–Discuss Jack London’s “To Build a Fire”
–Discuss Film Terms
NO HOMEWORK FOR TOMORROW (SEPT 29)
–Schedule changes
**NOTE: NO CLASS ON MONDAY, SEPT 26
**NOTE: WE DO HAVE CLASS ON WEDNESDAY, SEPT 28
***NOTE: AND WE HAVE CLASS ON THURSDAY, SEPT 29 (IT IS A “MONDAY”)
–Liza’s film of terms
–Quiz 1
–180 degree rule
–New Boy: review “Milk” chapter and scene from film
HOMEWORK FOR WEDNESDAY, SEPT 28: Read “To Build a Fire” by Jack London and write in your notebooks about character and description. Please be prepared to read your paragraph in class (approx 100-200 words)
Agenda,
–Translation Types: Linda Cahir
–Liza’s Videos on Terms
–Transitions
–New Boy–text and film
HOMEWORK FOR WEDNESDAY: prepare for quiz 1, which will cover the texts and films of Poe, Bierce, and Doyle–as well as the first 19 film terms.
