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Telling Brooklyn Stories, Fall 2012:
Effective Speaking
SPE 1330, section 6366
Prof. Justin Davis
M/W 11:30-12:45
Office Hours: T/Th 9:00-11:00English Composition I
ENG 1101, section 5381
Prof Jody R. Rosen
M/W 1:00-2:15
Office Hours: M 2:15-2:45
W 10:30-11:30, 2:15-2:45
Monthly Archives: September 2012
Fort Greene Dreams Summary
This story was written by Nelson George who is a music and culture critic, journalist and filmmaker. In the story, he explains mostly about his move from Queens to Brooklyn. He states that he was born and raised in Brooklyn but in … Continue reading
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“Fort greene dreams” summary
“Fort Greene dreams” is a short piece about Nelson George, and his experiences in Fort Greene. Nelson tells us how he has been around the neighborhood in his youth, but the streets seem foreign to him. He does know that … Continue reading
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Fort Greene dreams
This is a short story about Nelson George around the spring of 1985. This shorstory deals with his life as he recalls his past and his profession. He tells us about how he used to live in the projects. He … Continue reading
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Summary ” Fort Greene Dreams”
Nelson George`s “Fort Greene Dreams” is a short memoir in which he recalls his life changing move from Jamaica, Queens to Fort Greene, Brooklyn. George further recalls growing up in Brooklyn yet these familiar old streets seemed foreign to him, … Continue reading
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This short story talks to us about a man named Nelson who lives in 1980s Queens and works as a journalis, film maker. It starts off as him getting a phone call from a friend named Spike, who sounds very … Continue reading
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There are student events throughout the semester to help you develop your OpenLab skills! The first is tomorrow, Thursday, September 6th at 1:00! See the poster below for more information.
Reading an image
To read a photograph, we want to consider what we can see: what it depicts time/era it was taken location/setting season/time of day photograph/image quality message the picture is telling kind of photograph/technique symbols that might be in the photograph … Continue reading
Window
This image shows a girl looking outside at a beautiful night from a Window… All around the world, people see things differently and have different opinions and theories about everything. People Also see their future and desires through their windows, … Continue reading
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Goals
I choose this picture because this is my passion. I love to play this sport. It started as just a hobby but soon became my passion. I find this sport relaxing and a stress reliever in many ways. I can … Continue reading
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From 2D To 3D
The reason I chose this photograph is because it shows a sketch turned in a garment that could be worn. This is what I see myself doing in the next five to ten years, designing and constructing garments that draw … Continue reading
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New Beginnings
All these questions would have been answered a lot better 5 to 10 years ago. This photo depicts how I see myself at the moment. My foundation is crushed, and i’m sitting at the very bottom. I have many goals … Continue reading
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Going with the flow
I choose a picture of leaves blowing off of an tree because I feel it tells how I see myself growing to complete my life in 5 to 10 years. I’m still young and also trying to figure out what … Continue reading
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A Better Tomorrow
i have chosen a photograph of the ASPCA. This picture truly depicts my passion and motivation to do anything that is possible to help these defenseless creatures. Healthy and strong animals deserve nothing but love from their owners but … Continue reading
my philosophy
chalice brown this picture describes my philosophy of life and also my vision in five to ten years. my philosophy of life is strive to always do more than just what you put your mind to. Aiming higher will help me even … Continue reading
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Traveling
The reason I chose this picture is because it in its own way shows my passion. My passion in life is to travel and see the world. I say this because the worlds Culture intrigue me. The music the art … Continue reading
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