Author Archives: Professor Sean Scanlan

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 5359! 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 →

Here is a reflection from one of the best-selling novelists of all time: From The Writer’s Almanac, April 28, 2012   It’s the birthday of novelist Harper Lee (books by this author), born Nelle Harper Lee in Monroeville, Alabama (1926). She has written just … Continue reading →

Students often ask me: where can I go to learn more about music history? The answer: books. The reason I like books is because they contain deep history, sustained argument, and they often provide footnotes and indexes–so that you can … Continue reading →

Hi Class, Many of you might be on Facebook, and you also might know that privacy is not really granted in the online world. This article from Time Magazine makes it clear that you need to be extra careful about … Continue reading →

Hi Class, This is an example of a post. Remember, everybody will be able to see your post or your comment. So, you might want to consider your words differently. Also, the whole world might be able to read your … Continue reading →

Hi Class, I know that you are all probably going over the final draft of Essay 1 for tomorrow’s deadline, but I have something interesting to share with you. No, of course you don’t have to stop working on your … Continue reading →