Author Archives: Professor Sean Scanlan

Hi Class, Essay 2 is about taking photos, reading them, and writing about them. These questions will help us as we move toward Essay 2: 1. What is a photograph? What is the history of photography? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Photography 2. Why do … Continue reading →

Hi Class, This is how to post a short post. Best, Prof. Scanlan

Homework for Monday, September 28: 1. Read Esmeralda Santiago–the last of the nine articles for Essay 1. This essay is in our textbook. 2. Revise and proofread Essay 1 so that you can turn in a polished essay on Monday. … Continue reading →

Four Ideas on Home Fall 2015, Prof. Scanlan   Maya Angelou (American Author and Poet): “I believe that one can never leave home. I believe that one carries the shadows, the dreams, the fears and the dragons of home under … Continue reading →

Hi Class, To review: please read three articles in our textbook The Place Where We Dwell: 1. Bilal Rahmani      2. Colin Powell        3. Alfred Lubrano Then write a draft of Essay 1. Make sure to … Continue reading →

Hi Class, I’ve posted Essay 1 details on the “Assignments” menu tab. See you Wednesday afternoon. Prof. Scanlan

Hi Class, I’ve updated the Weekly Schedule. Sorry about the mistakes. And speaking of mistakes, I’ve also corrected my office hours on the right side of the website. Best, Prof. Scanlan

Hello Students! This site will grow and develop during the semester, just like you will grow and develop as critical readers and writers. As we get to know each other, I believe that you will find that I am very … Continue reading →