Author Archives: Professor Sean Scanlan

Hi Class, Let’s examine this comparison paragraph:

Hi Class, For Tuesday, make sure and bring in at least two pages of Essay two–the comparison essay. Also, print out the essay details, so that we can discuss what “ingredients” go into this essay. Best, Prof. Scanlan

Hi Class, For Thursday, the 27th, read the following in our textbook: Colson Whitehead E.B. White Langston Hughes (the poem that we read in class, page 15) Ralph Ellison Ian Frazier Then, after reading these articles and one poem carefully, … Continue reading →

Hi Class, I went to the opening of Jose Parla’s BAM opening and took a pic of his newest piece. it’s 37 feet long! You can walk to it from City Tech–on Flatbush just before Atlantic Terminal. And check out … Continue reading →

Hi Class, Two homework assignments for Thursday: 1. Send me an email. For the body, tell me about one place that you like in NYC. 2. Finish writing Essay 1, and make sure to edit and proofread it. Bring these … Continue reading →

Hi Class, I’ve updated the assignment details for Essay 1–look in the Assignments menu tab. Please print out a new copy with the new due dates. Best, Prof. Scanlan

Hi Class, Due to the changes to our schedule, I updated both the Weekly Schedule and the Assignment Details for Essay 1 on Favorites. Please print out new copies and bring them to class. Don’t forget, we will have a … Continue reading →

Hi Class, After today’s class, several teachers and students let me know that the bookstore was out of Dwell books. I contacted the publisher and the bookstore representatives right away and have news that more books are scheduled to be … Continue reading →

Hi Class, I hope that your Labor Day was fun and productive–or lazy and relaxing (to each their own). Please bring your new books to class. Read Willie Perdomo’s poem “Where I’m From.” And be ready to finish discussing the … Continue reading →

Hello Students of section 5331! 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 … Continue reading →