Yay!

Hey ladies and gentlemen,

Thanks for a wonderful semester! Any final comments?

Florence

Slamming Demian

Today, lets read a critique of Demian by someone called "Hazzard"

After reading this, please respond to two perspectives that this person has, concerning the novel. Tell us if you agree or disagree and state the reason. Cite your quotations appropriately. Then respond to a classmate's comment on this.

On Tuesday we shall discuss Chapter 5 of the book.

Best,

Florence

PS: The image below was made with some vector program I was trying out, recently. I had you all in mind, though. It represents Confidence and Inspiration

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Homework for the weekend

After writing your quotation and comments, your homework tonight is to compose a 1-page journal entry discussing the quotation. Relate your ideas to another quotation by John Taylor Gatto in his article "Against School."

If you like, also discuss something in the "Theory" column in the TMM grid (ideal intentions).

~Florence

PS: If you have not yet bought the novel Demian by Herman Hesse, do it by this weekend. Friday's assignment is to read the introduction and Chapter 1 in that book.

Anxiety Culture Blogging

Hi there,

Let's blog about critical perspectives found in the web magazine, www.anxietyculture.com

Looking at the site's table of contents, browse a few articles (except for links in the "Regulars" and "Amusement Arcade" sections). When you find an article you like, read it through and find a (relatively short) quotation that relays a strong perspective.

Returning to this blog, present the title of the article/link and the quotation, introducing it appropriately. If you are unsure about introducing quotations, search the web for tips.

Then discuss the quotation in its entirety, presenting your own critical perspective on what was written.

After that, please respond to a post by one of your classmates. I will comment on everyone's post over the weekend.

-_- Florence

On Economic and Social Class

Dear Class,

To start off our new blog, please post some comments about what you think we mean when we say "economic class" and "social class." Then answer these questions:
What classes do you think are prevalent in America today?
Where does the 'working class' fit in?
What is a typical member of the working like, both at home and at work?

After answering these questions consider Kenji Yoshino's words about the 'angry straight white man's defense' against covering - saying that he too must hide aspects of his personality like alcoholism, depression, and a "working-class background." Comment on why some people might feel the need to cover a 'working class background' in their professions or careers.

Thanks, and happy blogging!

Florence