Author Archives: Jody R. Rosen

Blogging for Sunday, commenting for Wednesday, collaborating on our glossary, and reading for everyone

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Jody R. Rosen

Those of you who are blogging for Sunday night know who you are. We discussed in class what the assignment is, and I wanted to clarify any confusion there might be. You will write a post, approximately 200-300 words in … Continue reading →

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Reading “My mistress’ eyes are nothing like the sun”

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Jody R. Rosen

My mistress’ eyes are nothing like the sun (Sonnet 130)   by William Shakespeare My mistress’ eyes are nothing like the sun; Coral is far more red than her lips’ red; If snow be white, why then her breasts are … Continue reading →

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What is Poetry?

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Jody R. Rosen

creativity art personal opinion means of expression life in words emotion multiple open to interpretation sounds rhymes rhythm music languages structure not chaotic chaotic formalism flow symbolism similies and metaphors; literary devices; poetic devices diction using words’ denotation and connotation … Continue reading →

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Readings for 2/8

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Jody R. Rosen

If you have not yet purchased and received your text book, you can still read the material for Wednesday’s class. Please read Chapter 3: Word Choice, Word Order, and Tone, as well as the love poems named on your syllabus. If … Continue reading →

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Help with signing in to City Tech email

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Jody R. Rosen

If you have questions about your City Tech email account, especially if you were not able to log in and access your inbox, contact the Help Desk at 718‐260‐4900 or studenthelpdesk@citytech.cuny.edu, or visit the Help Desk on the 1st Floor of … Continue reading →

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Reading “Guernica”

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Jody R. Rosen

In class today, we are going to read “Guernica” by Pablo Picasso and compare it to “Crocuses” by Ruth Fainlight and “Building with Its Face Blown Off” by Billy Collins. For homework, if you choose, write a 200-word comment comparing … Continue reading →

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What Is Poetry?

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Jody R. Rosen

Using any resources available to you now, write a paragraph or two describing what you think poetry is. Be sure to provide references for any resources you use. Add your paragraph as a comment to this post.

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Welcome!

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Jody R. Rosen

Welcome to English 2003! Please take some time to familiarize yourself with our OpenLab Course. Be sure to use the syllabus, which I will update as necessary. Throughout the semester, we will add resources and content that we find useful … Continue reading →

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