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Oxford Short Introductions

There were a lot of titles that called my attention and seem very interesting. For example, Angels, Anxiety, Sexuality, Nothing, Music, Photography, Beauty, etc. I didn’t read the all of theSe intros, but from the ones I did I enjoyed mostly Anxiety, and Beauty. From … Continue reading

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i was interested in “Ancient Egypt: A Very Short Introduction” it captured my attention because i have always had a facination with egyption myths and legends so i was curious as to know what this book may inform me on.

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Suggestions for What to Read Next

Although I do not get to vote on this issue, here are a few ideas I had:  Walden by Henry David Thoreau The Society of the Spectacle by Guy Debord Some Important American Short Stories Nobody Knows My Name by … Continue reading

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Meeting with Prof. Rodgers to Discuss Your Draft

I will have some time on Monday, March 4 to meet with you if you’d like to talk about your essay draft.  I’ll be available from 3pm – 4pm, so feel free to stop by my office, Namm 503.  If … Continue reading

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Extra Credit: Reading Journal Assignment

For anyone interested in doing some extra reading and getting a bit of extra credit for it, here is the Reading Journal Assignment!

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You can edit what you write but you can’t edit what you say

To me this means that as a communicator we are both free to speak and write how ever which way we would like to express our thoughts. However, once you’ve spoken your words you cannot take them back. Whem you … Continue reading

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You can edit what you write but you can’t edit what you say

To me this means that as a communicator we are both free to speak and write how ever which way we would like to express our thoughts. However, once you’ve spoken your words you cannot take them back. Whem you … Continue reading

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“City Limits” by Colson Whitehead

The written Piece in “City Limits” by Colson Whitehead is a fascinating experience of living life in the big city of NYC. He brings up many experiences and events that he remembers from living in NYC.  He also mentions in … Continue reading

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Reading Writing Strengths Chart (Group Members Kwasi, Omar, Manuel, Ronel)

Strengths                                       Written or Spoken                                     Translation to paper Descriptive                                     written/spoken                                         Alot of details Word choice/diction                    written/spoken                                       Not using same words Expressing clearly                         written                                   You can think over what you say Direct                                                Spoken                                           right to the point Punctuation                                     Written                                                  expressing feelings Creativity                                          Written                                               … Continue reading

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Strengths as Communicator Discussion

Group 1: Strengths Being descriptive (s/w): using details Diction (s/w): don’t want to be repetitive Expressing thoughts clearly (s/w, perhaps more in w) Being direct (s, w, more in speaking since you need to get right to the point) Punctuation … Continue reading

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