HW12C due 3/12: The Stranger

March 10, 2015 By

1. The Stranger–read and annotate the first two chapters!  While annotating, pay attention to Meursault’s characterization and the tone/mood of the opening chapter of the novel.

Reminder, the class readings are meant to (among other things) help inform our interpretation/understanding of all subsequent readings.

*Again, I only have 19 copies of The Stranger so, if you can, please buy a copy. This is the version we will read in class. 

HW10 due 3/12: Siddhartha Intro

March 10, 2015 By

1. Siddhartha–By Thursday’s class you must print out and read the following links:
Introduction to Buddhism
Buddhism 5 Minute Introduction
The Four Noble Truths/The Eightfold Path
2. Siddhartha Glossary–Print out and familiarize yourself with this list by Monday, 3/16.

IMPORTANT: I have fewer copies of Siddhartha than I thought! To be exact, I have 28 worn copies. I have 67 sophomores! So, I need as many of you as possible to buy this version. We will begin reading this weekend so you have a few days to purchase a copy. Thank you!

HW10 due 3/10: Class Forum

March 9, 2015 By

1. Class Forum–The End of The Alchemist

* We are starting Siddhartha this week, so if you would like to buy your own copy (which I strongly suggest), this is the version we will use in class.

HW12C due 3/10: Kierkegaard

March 9, 2015 By

1. Kierkegaard–Print and read this handout on Kierkegaard. Remember, the ultimate scholarly goal of this course is to be able to synthesize multiple philosophical principles from a number of sources. While The Stranger is Camus’ philosophical vehicle, having a base understanding of Kierkegaard gives greater depth to philosophical conclusions drawn from The Stranger. Don’t forget to annotate!
2. (DUE THURSDAY, 3/12) The Stranger–read and annotate the first two chapters!  While annotating, pay attention to Meursault’s characterization and the tone/mood of the opening chapter of the novel.

*Again, I only have 19 copies of The Stranger so, if you can, please buy a copy. This is the version we will read in class. 

HW12G due 3/5: To the Virgins and Poetry Writing Workshop

March 4, 2015 By

1. Writing Workshop–An exercise in fresh imagery and tropes! Using your artifact for visual, emotional, spiritual inspiration, you are to write a minimum of 14 lines of verse. Stanzaic shape is up to you! Attention to rhyme and/or meter will be left to your discretion. I am interested in fresh image and trope! So, to best of your ability, bring the emotional, spiritual, visual essence of your artifact and its accompanying memories to life.

681 Cliches to Avoid!

2. To the Virgins, to Make Much of Time by Robert Herrick–Annotate closely, paying attention to how the nuances of the poem work independently and in concert to make meaning.

3. If you did not post your poetry explication on the forum, please do so by midnight tonight.

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