Art & Design

Task:  Write a 1000 word essay that reflects on your reading, writing, and thinking processes this term. What have you learned about yourself as a reader, writer, and thinker? Your essay (with all the necessary elements of an essay) should address the two general areas below. The questions listed are suggestions for elements to consider. You don’t … Read more

1. What is Aristotle’s definition of rhetoric? What are the key parts of Aristotle’s definition? How does that definition help you re-view your writing this term? How could it help you revise your essays? 250 words  we’re going way back to 350 B.C.E. to Aristotle’s Rhetoric. Don’t worry, you don’t have to read the whole text, … Read more

Respond to the reflection prompts provided below. Utilize references from the following assigned readings and films to back up your responses: Allen, Brenda J. (2011.)  Difference Matters: Communicating Social Identity.  Waveland Press, Inc. Chapter 7-8: Ability Matters & Age Matters. Habib, Dan. (2018). Intelligent Lives. Passion River Films. Lee, Barbara K. (2006). Between the Laughter. National Film Board of Canada. … Read more

For Reading Discussion 6, begin by reading the information on “Logical FallaciesLinks to an external site..”  Then evaluate your current argument in Essay 2. Have you erroneously developed any logical fallacies? Do you see any logical fallacies in the argument of your opposition? 250 words

1 initial post, 300 words minimum. Include at least 2 sources/references for your information. Watch the video narratives recommended under the Art 21: Sexuality and Contemporary Art. Pick one artist whose work you would like to explore further and write a short analysis on this artist and the content of their artwork. Use the the provided … Read more

1 piece of media-advertising evidence of your choice that illustrates messages about social class. Context surrounding your evidence to support your peers’ interpretation. This week we will be performing as media and marketing socio cultural researchers! Observe ways in which the media reproduces (or deconstructs) narratives surrounding social class. The best way to approach this … Read more

ASSIGNMENT 5: Social Class & Intersecting Identities 3 questions. 75-100 words per response. At least 3 references to the texts (at least 1 per response, see MLA Handbook) Include page numbers or a time stamp with references (if a video.) Instructions Respond to the 3 reflection prompts provided below. Utilize references from the following assigned readings to back … Read more

Write a 1000 word argumentative essay using at least two credible texts of your choice from Academic Search. Identify a debatable issue, decide on your own position on the issue, and use the texts to help develop your discussion. The texts may be used to discuss your view or the opposition’s view. Use the Toulmin model of argumentation to … Read more

Topic selection for Essay 2 is extremely important. The topic you ultimately settle on must be one that: You care about. Is debatable among reasonable people. Can be researched quickly and easily and doesn’t require significant research. Is one that you can see and appreciate from multiple perspectives. For Writing Activity 8, identify three possible topics for Essay … Read more

We’re moving on to argumentation this week, so we’ll start with a reading that argues about the role of reading, writing, and communication in college courses and the world at large. For this Reading Discussion, begin by reading Stanley Fish’s essay “What Should Colleges Teach?” Actions In your first post, identify Fish’s argument. What is he arguing … Read more