Here are some preliminary guidelines regarding the in-class essay. I'll update this when I think of more:
http://www.sartuno.com/classdocs/Paper2Guidelines.doc
By the way, does anyone want to post a working thesis here for us to discuss? It'll help everyone as you all think through your ideas. Plus, if I read it before Thursday, I'll give you feedback.
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Post #10: JC Finale
For your homework, finish reading Jimmy Corrigan. Then go to the following link and read the Chris Ware interview:
http://www.pbs.org/pov/tintinandi/sfartists_ware.php
Once you've finished reading those two items, go back to Post #9 and read what your peers wrote about themes. Choose one theme that someone raised. Based on what you see in the book as a whole, what do you think Chris Ware was trying to say about that particular theme? Provide 1-2 specific examples from the book to support your response. (Examples can be analysis of how certain strategies are used, specific elements of the plot, etc.)
Reminder: Don't worry about the Lolita and Persepolis excerpts until next week.
http://www.pbs.org/pov/tintinandi/sfartists_ware.php
Once you've finished reading those two items, go back to Post #9 and read what your peers wrote about themes. Choose one theme that someone raised. Based on what you see in the book as a whole, what do you think Chris Ware was trying to say about that particular theme? Provide 1-2 specific examples from the book to support your response. (Examples can be analysis of how certain strategies are used, specific elements of the plot, etc.)
Reminder: Don't worry about the Lolita and Persepolis excerpts until next week.
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Post #9: Themes and Strategies
For your new blog response, answer the following questions:
What are some themes that you think Chris Ware is trying to explore in Jimmy Corrigan? What are some specific strategies that he uses to explore these ideas? (You can refer to specific techniques that McCloud discusses...or not.)
Reminder:
We will not be discussing the Reading Lolita or Persepolis excerpts until next Tuesday. For this Thursday, you are only responsible for reading Section 3 of JC (pp. 201-304) and this blog response.
What are some themes that you think Chris Ware is trying to explore in Jimmy Corrigan? What are some specific strategies that he uses to explore these ideas? (You can refer to specific techniques that McCloud discusses...or not.)
Reminder:
We will not be discussing the Reading Lolita or Persepolis excerpts until next Tuesday. For this Thursday, you are only responsible for reading Section 3 of JC (pp. 201-304) and this blog response.
notes from today's class
1. does the war relate to any of the characters (p. 102)?
2. why were they showing slides of the Chicago fire? (p. 138)?
3. p. 166 Great grandfather talking about skeleton—significance?
4. p. 148 How did james William hurt himself?
5. p. 152 Why did author include segment of girl saying she’s not a girl?
6. p. 154 are those fireflies??
7. why did James Reed think he would get beaten?
8. connection between wasp and grandmother’s death?
9. ambivalence regarding going home early.
· What do you think of the father’s character? Why does he get back in touch with Jimmy now?
· Why does the author jump around so much in time?
· Do you see any parallels between the generations of Corrigan men?
Recurring motifs and themes to look out for:
· Male/female relationships
· (car) accidents
· Peaches
· Superman
· Faces (what is shown and what isn’t)
· Technology
· Setting (macro and micro—time, city, specific space in which action of panel takes place)
· Unconventional techniques the author uses
· Shifting point of view (and author intrusions)
· Birds
· Anything that’s repeated
2. why were they showing slides of the Chicago fire? (p. 138)?
3. p. 166 Great grandfather talking about skeleton—significance?
4. p. 148 How did james William hurt himself?
5. p. 152 Why did author include segment of girl saying she’s not a girl?
6. p. 154 are those fireflies??
7. why did James Reed think he would get beaten?
8. connection between wasp and grandmother’s death?
9. ambivalence regarding going home early.
· What do you think of the father’s character? Why does he get back in touch with Jimmy now?
· Why does the author jump around so much in time?
· Do you see any parallels between the generations of Corrigan men?
Recurring motifs and themes to look out for:
· Male/female relationships
· (car) accidents
· Peaches
· Superman
· Faces (what is shown and what isn’t)
· Technology
· Setting (macro and micro—time, city, specific space in which action of panel takes place)
· Unconventional techniques the author uses
· Shifting point of view (and author intrusions)
· Birds
· Anything that’s repeated
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Post #8: Antiheroes and JC
Dear Class,
In case you didn't jot it down, section 2 of Jimmy Corrigan is pp. 101-200. For your new blog response, read section 2 and read the article I distributed in class. Then respond to the following questions:
1) Do you find superheroes or antiheroes more appealing? Why?
2) What have your reactions to Jimmy Corrigan's character been so far?
Due: before our next class meeting, as usual
Have a good weekend!
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Post #7
I know everyone's got a lot of work to finish up before Thursday, so for your new blog response, just answer the following question:
How are you doing?
Announcements & Reminders:
1) Although I'm not having you blog on your reading this time, do finish reading pp. 1-100 of Jimmy Corrigan and be prepared for a quiz on that section.
2) Don't forget to submit your final draft of Paper #1 to turnitin.com before our next class.
Howard & Sam, I'm not sure if you were already planning on doing this, but do plan to spend some time having the class identify specific strategies and techniques (like the ones McCloud discusses) in section 1 of JC.
How are you doing?
Announcements & Reminders:
1) Although I'm not having you blog on your reading this time, do finish reading pp. 1-100 of Jimmy Corrigan and be prepared for a quiz on that section.
2) Don't forget to submit your final draft of Paper #1 to turnitin.com before our next class.
Howard & Sam, I'm not sure if you were already planning on doing this, but do plan to spend some time having the class identify specific strategies and techniques (like the ones McCloud discusses) in section 1 of JC.
Friday, September 11, 2009
Post #6: MHH
The Marriage of Heaven and Hell. This is going to be one of those times when you'll *definitely* want to make notes in your text as you read. Mark up any places that jump out at you, associations you're making, and questions you may have. At the same time, don't worry too much about figuring out the poem. Just read through it, mark it up, and do take a look at the pictures--consider what the pictures add to what Blake is saying. Then, for your blog response, answer the following question:
What do you think is the main point of this poem??
Due: before our next class (please try to post before Tuesday morning)
Additional Reminders:
--Don't forget to bring an extended (at least two full, typed pages) draft of Paper #1 to class on Tuesday. Getting feedback on workshop days does count as part of your final paper grade.
--Bring MMH and Jimmy Corrigan to class on Tuesday! :)
What do you think is the main point of this poem??
Due: before our next class (please try to post before Tuesday morning)
Additional Reminders:
--Don't forget to bring an extended (at least two full, typed pages) draft of Paper #1 to class on Tuesday. Getting feedback on workshop days does count as part of your final paper grade.
--Bring MMH and Jimmy Corrigan to class on Tuesday! :)
Friday, September 4, 2009
Group Project Topics
Dear Class,
Go ahead and post your group project topic here once your group has decided what they want to do. If other groups have already posted their topics, make sure that yours does not overlap.
Don't forget that you need to post your topic at least one week before your presentation date.
Have a good long weekend!
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Post #5: Corn, Allison, the end of UC
For your new blog response, write one paragraph per reading (Wanda Corn's "Ways of Seeing," Dorothy Allison's "This is Our World," and Ch. 7-9 of UC). In each paragraph, you will state the one idea that you found most interesting from that reading and pose one question about the reading for the class to consider.
Reminders:
--No class on Tue, 9/8. Have a good long weekend!
--I'm not sure how often I'll be able to check my e-mail while I'm out of town, but if you need to reach me with any questions (especially the two pairs who are facilitating next Thursday), do e-mail or call me and I'll be sure to check by Tuesday evening at the latest.
Reminders:
--No class on Tue, 9/8. Have a good long weekend!
--I'm not sure how often I'll be able to check my e-mail while I'm out of town, but if you need to reach me with any questions (especially the two pairs who are facilitating next Thursday), do e-mail or call me and I'll be sure to check by Tuesday evening at the latest.
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Post #4: Ch. 6 & Stephens Article
For your new blog response:
1) Put your working thesis for Paper #1 here (don't forget to also bring a hard copy to class on Thursday).
2) What is one idea that you found important/interesting from Ch. 6 of UC? [1 paragraph]
3) What are 2-3 responses that you have to the Stephens article? You can agree/disagree with various points (but do provide examples to support your opinion), point out passages that you found unclear, ask questions that you thought of, etc. [1 paragraph]
4) Tell of a time when a visual image communicated more effectively with you than words did. [1 paragraph]
1) Put your working thesis for Paper #1 here (don't forget to also bring a hard copy to class on Thursday).
2) What is one idea that you found important/interesting from Ch. 6 of UC? [1 paragraph]
3) What are 2-3 responses that you have to the Stephens article? You can agree/disagree with various points (but do provide examples to support your opinion), point out passages that you found unclear, ask questions that you thought of, etc. [1 paragraph]
4) Tell of a time when a visual image communicated more effectively with you than words did. [1 paragraph]
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