Use of Quixotic in the Literature of Don Quixote Occasionally, truly iconic figures from literature can give their names to words in our language that have meaning rooted in the text, but still exist outside it. We can use an example from a selection we read in the last unit: The Odyssey. The word Odyssey … Read more
Relating the Classic Narrative of the Windmills to Modern Social and Political issues For this Apply, consider the scene in Don Quixote where the title character shows “bravery” by fighting “giants” even though they are, in reality, windmills. Think about a modern political or social issue that seems to be treated as a “giant” … Read more
Class discussion:”A Highly Scientific Taxonomy of Haters” Negin Farsad | “A Highly Scientific Taxonomy of Haters” Second, I really wanted to end our course with some wise words by an educator I admire, so please watch this talk by Clint Smith. Clint Smith | “The Danger of Silence” Once you have watched the videos, please … Read more
Music paper based on the video. watch any of the videos I post, or videos or ANY other Latin American or Spanish music video you like… as long as they are Latin American or Spanish. A report, 2 pages, double spaced must be submitted for each concert addressing the following: -Titles and composers of the … Read more
Write about a selected optical illusion. Illusion Assignment An illusion is when your interpretation or perception contradicts the real sensory stimulus and is part of normal perception. In this course we have briefly discussed many illusions and different illusions may occur for different reasons. Research has also shown that for some illusions there are cultural … Read more
Art & Identity Research Project OVERVIEW For this final project you will research two (2) contemporary artists who deal with the theme of identity. In addition, you will reflect upon and propose an imagined artwork that relates to your own concept of identity. (Do not worry if you are not artistically inclined, you are NOT … Read more
Film Discussion : The State of Arizona (Kanopy) and one peer reply. Prompt: What were the immigration laws passed in Arizona designed to do? Who have been advocating for these laws and who have been fighting against these laws? What do these fights tell us about the United States? What do we learn from Arizona? … Read more
Role of Women to the Development of Gilgamesh as a Character The essay questions are below. Do not summarize the book! Give me no more than one to two paragraphs telling me what the book is about. Do not give me long quotations from the book! If you do so, I will deduct a letter … Read more
Imagery in Descriptions Responses Pick TWO of the following prompts and answer them in a well-developed essay. Be sure to use textual evidence to support your claims. Post your results to the Discussion forum and respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts. Look at the description of the city (paragraph beginning “A narrow … Read more
Discussion Topic: Mythical Land of Camelot For this project, you will be transported to the mythical land of Camelot! Well, not really. However, you will be writing a creative piece that will demonstrate your understanding of chivalry. In this Unit Project, you will imagine what it would be like to be a knight in King Arthur’s … Read more