Hello, Greetings, and Aloha!
I have arrived back to the mainland "safe and sound." :)
Remember to come prepared on Monday with a blue or green book; either of the two sizes available are acceptable.
We will spend the first 25 minutes discussing the film, Daughter from Danang, and then you will write an in class essay response. You will have your choice of three prompts and you will only write on ONE.
Review my blog posting about the film and the study questions.
Have a safe and wonderful weekend.
See you Monday.
Friday, September 21, 2012
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Wednesday, September 12th, 2012--5 pm
Hello,
Just a few reminders...and a few of them are second or third reminders...:)
1. I realize that many of you, if not all of you, are still "adjusting" to college life and the expectations from your professors.
However, it is crucial that you take responsibility for planning and staying current with all your classes.
In this class especially, you do not want to be dropped because you are behind in your assignments. You must remain in "good standing" throughout this semester in order to earn a "CR" (CREDIT) and continue on to English 1A with me in the spring.
"Good standing" translates to attending class, participating in class discussions and exercises, and completing reading and writing assignments on time.
2. If you need a bit of guidance in time management skills, I would be very happy to talk with you about strategies for success.
3. Read ahead in our course outline and always arrive to class prepared. Also, come to class having read any new updates on the blog.
4. We meet only TWICE A WEEK for an hour and 15 minutes! Even though you have other classes besides for mine, you need to manage your time. If you are already behind in the reading of ONE AMAZING THING, that is NOT a good "sign." :) You have had plenty of time outside of class.
5. If there ARE personal issues or outside activities and responsibilities that are keeping you from being focused and successful, please talk to me!
Just a few reminders...and a few of them are second or third reminders...:)
1. I realize that many of you, if not all of you, are still "adjusting" to college life and the expectations from your professors.
However, it is crucial that you take responsibility for planning and staying current with all your classes.
In this class especially, you do not want to be dropped because you are behind in your assignments. You must remain in "good standing" throughout this semester in order to earn a "CR" (CREDIT) and continue on to English 1A with me in the spring.
"Good standing" translates to attending class, participating in class discussions and exercises, and completing reading and writing assignments on time.
2. If you need a bit of guidance in time management skills, I would be very happy to talk with you about strategies for success.
3. Read ahead in our course outline and always arrive to class prepared. Also, come to class having read any new updates on the blog.
4. We meet only TWICE A WEEK for an hour and 15 minutes! Even though you have other classes besides for mine, you need to manage your time. If you are already behind in the reading of ONE AMAZING THING, that is NOT a good "sign." :) You have had plenty of time outside of class.
5. If there ARE personal issues or outside activities and responsibilities that are keeping you from being focused and successful, please talk to me!
Monday, September 10, 2012
Monday, September 10th, 5 pm
Hello,
Lots of information to give to you:
A. As discussed in class today, there will be NO CLASS next week: Monday Sept. 17th and Wednesday, Sept. 19th. While I am gone, I expect you to view the documentary film, Daughter from Danang, on line. You can locate the film by accessing the link below:
http://www.youtube.com/movie?v=2ueTwnMb8dI&feature=mv_sr
When you open the link, there is a short synopsis of the film that you should read before viewing.
B. While you are viewing the film, you will want to consider the following questions:
Lots of information to give to you:
A. As discussed in class today, there will be NO CLASS next week: Monday Sept. 17th and Wednesday, Sept. 19th. While I am gone, I expect you to view the documentary film, Daughter from Danang, on line. You can locate the film by accessing the link below:
http://www.youtube.com/movie?v=2ueTwnMb8dI&feature=mv_sr
When you open the link, there is a short synopsis of the film that you should read before viewing.
B. While you are viewing the film, you will want to consider the following questions:
STUDY QUESTIONS---THINGS TO THINK ABOUT
1. One reviewer describes the film as a “gut-wrenching examination of the way cultural differences and emotional expectations collide.” Would you agree this is an accurate description? Why or why not? Explain specifically.
2. Were there parts of the film that made you feel uncomfortable? If so, what were those parts and can you articulate why they made you feel uncomfortable?
3. Heidi acutely feels that she has been rejected by two mothers: her birth mother who gave her up and her Tennessee mother, whose cold, untouching demeanor drove a wedge between them. How does this fact impact Heidi and what she ultimately experiences when she returns to Vietnam?
4. The film is considered a very powerful one by many other small filmmakers as well as many reviewers. In your opinion, what makes this an effective or ineffective film?
5. What preconceived ideas about home are proven inaccurate after viewing the film?
6. In an interview with the filmmakers, they admit that when they decided to film Heidi’s return to Vietnam, they assumed that the reunion would be a healing story, a kind of full circle coming home. The war in Vietnam was long over and they felt they could create a film that would ease the collective pain that is still connected to the war. Instead, what they did discover?
7. Some viewers have condemned Heidi for representing an aspect of American culture that they believe is selfish and individualized. What do you think and feel about Heidi’s reaction for the family’s request for money?
C. I highly recommend that you view the documentary a few times.
D. On Monday, Sept. 24th, please bring a blue or green book to class. This is for your first of three in class responses for this semester. If you have specific and well supported responses for the study questions, you will do well on the essay. (As I mentioned in class, the study questions are simply to help you focus on various elements in the film. You are not required to answer them and submit the answers to me.) On the day of the in class writing, you will have a choice of writing topics. You will choose one only out of four prompts.
Sunday, September 9, 2012
Sunday, September 9th, 3 pm
Greetings!
As you know, there will be a grammar quiz tomorrow on Run-0n and Fused Sentences.
If you look in the table of contents of BETWEEN WORLDS, Chapter 14, Understanding Common Errors, you will see all the ten topics for our ten grammar quizzes.
The Run-On and Fused Sentences section goes from pages 535 - 538, ending right before the third section, Pronoun Reference Agreement.
See you tomorrow!
As you know, there will be a grammar quiz tomorrow on Run-0n and Fused Sentences.
If you look in the table of contents of BETWEEN WORLDS, Chapter 14, Understanding Common Errors, you will see all the ten topics for our ten grammar quizzes.
The Run-On and Fused Sentences section goes from pages 535 - 538, ending right before the third section, Pronoun Reference Agreement.
See you tomorrow!
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