African American Literature

Provide an Annotated Bibliography of SIX sources, formatted in MLA style, 8th edition.  At least FOUR sources must be academic sources.  Length of annotations is to be 100-200 words each. Provide sources based from the project proposal I have provided. There are three sources already provided in the proposal that just needs a bibliography to … Read more

Literature

For this assignment, you will write a 1-page, SINGLE-spaced response on the poems I provided. Strike an argumentative claim ,and reasonably prove your position through identifying and close reading textual evidence. 1. You must have as single,fully developed, argumentative thesis where you make a claim about the text and attempt to prove your position in … Read more

In what way does the film Cinema Paradiso discuss issues of film culture and film spectatorship? Is this film culturally specific (revealing elements specific to Italy) or Universal (addressing themes that we call all relate to regardless of culture)?

In at least 500 words and referencing one primary source (film review, artist interview, reference to promotional materials), one secondary source (journal article) and your textbook discuss the following: In what way does the film Cinema Paradiso discuss issues of film culture and film spectatorship?  Is this film culturally specific (revealing elements specific to Italy) … Read more

Op-Ed about whether you agree with the increasing the federal minimum wage from $7.25 to $15?

(Within the topic select concrete examples from own personal experience, observations from at least two interview with people who are known about the topic. Then decide on thesis, support and tone that will be best to the topic.) (Express opinion (must be arguable) with logical reasons and examples.) (Need detailed notes from interview. ) (Argument … Read more

argue whether marijuana should be legalized

450-550 words in exactly 5 paragraphs. 1. Introductory paragraph 2. First body paragraph 3. Second body paragraph 4. Third body paragraph 5. Final body paragraph. Must have a thesis statement that contain three supporting reasons, like a list. Do not use works cited pages, instead pay attributions to sources. Title the essay but do not … Read more

Black Storyteller

Students will be required to write a short paper (4 to 5 FULL/COMPLETE pages) on two Black storytellers (director, writer, and/or producer) from the 20th or 21st century. [10%] Be sure to include: Brief biographyHow do they function as a storyteller? Producer? Director? Writer?What does their work include? What are their contributions? How are they … Read more

Race & Cold War

The Assignment on Race and the Cold War includes two short-answer question. For this Assignment, answer the following questions in paragraph form. Base your answer on the information presented in the Race and Cold War Lesson (Be sure to watch all of the video clips). Each answer should be about 2 paragraphs long. Do not … Read more

Any topic (writer’s choice)

Choose ONE topic from the following: 1. Describe the concept of ‘Arabesque’ by using the examples covered in class as well as its relevance in the contemporary world. Choose one or more artist/designers. 2. Describe the importance of ‘Arabic Calligraphy’ in the contemporary world. Choose one or more artist/designers. 3. Describe the concept of the … Read more

unit 1 before 1877

People are often quick to note that they are being exploited but overlook their exploitation of others. In colonial British America, for instance, propertied colonials exploited Native Americans, African Americans and indentured servants; but by the time of the American Revolution these same colonials rebelled against the subservient status the British attempted to impose on … Read more

Investigative Field Essay

(Minimum of 2,000 typed, polished words)This assignment asks you to explore the discourse of your declared, or prospective academic major, so that you can be a better, more engaged participant of this discourse community as you continue with your field of study. There are several elements that make up an investigative essay, including the fashioning … Read more