# Read the Materials about Reel Injun and watch the movie
Part A:
Select two favorite scenes from the film. Identify them by their time stamps. For example: 2:35-4:14 (You do not have to clip the scenes and upload them)
Identify significant signs or codes present in these scenes and describe why you chose these two scenes.
Begin by reading the articles by Cohn and Young (https://www.vulture.com/2020/02/spread-of-corporate-speak.html). The key terms and study questions will help you know what to look for in Cohn’s article. For this reading response paper I would like you to consider both articles as critiques of language use. In your paper briefly summarize the argument made by each author. Your summary should include some data examples used by each author in support of their critique. Then address the following questions:
According to each author, what are the problems with these different types of professional language? What’s really being critiqued here– the language use (lexicon), the surrounding sociocultural context of use, or the relationship between them?
Are the arguments of the two articles related? Similar? Different? Complementary? How? Discuss.
Can you connect these critiques of professional language to your experiences, either at a job or elsewhere? Briefly discuss.
Do you find the author’s arguments convincing? Why or why not? If you do, what is that convinces you that the author is correct? If not, where do see weaknesses in the arguments?
Your paper should be a minimum of 500 words long, typed, and double-spaced.
For the Topic Assignment, please submit your intro, thesis, and topic sentences for Essay 2. In this essay you need to make an argument that identifies some of the most significant causes of the crisis you presented in Essay 1. At the end of your Topic Assignment, following your
topic-transition sentences, state what rhetorical strategy you used in your introduction.
Introduction (one paragraph): In your introductory paragraph you should name the crisis and explain what it is. You might briefly establish an origin and/or general time frame for the crisis. If you have a personal connection to the crisis, you should introduce that. You should also
introduce your local focus. You should make clear why your readers should care about the crisis.
The introduction should be informed by research and include at least one quote. Your research must be cited with an in-text citation. Either directly quote the source and put the quote in quotation marks, or put the source information completely into your own words. All ideas, information, and language that comes from external sources must be cited. If you introduce the source with an attributive tag (Smith states, According to Smith, etc.), then make sure to put short works in quotes (article titles) and long works in italics (newspapers, journals, magazines, books, websites, etc.). In-text citations should contain the authors last name and the page number (if there is one). There should be no comma in the citation. Quotation marks go before the citation, and the period goes after the citation. (See the sample paragraph below.)
Note: While the focus of your argument and body paragraphs will be different from Essay 1, you’re still introducing the same crisis. So your
introduction for Essay 2 can be pretty much the same as your intro for Essay 1, unless you want to update it to reflect new ideas or info or the
feedback I’ve given you on Essay 1 once you’ve receive that back from me. The same goes for your conclusion, though you may want to tweak that as well based on how your ideas about the topic have evolved. Obviously you will be concluding the intro to Essay 2 with your causal
thesis, so that will introduce the new focus.
Thesis: The introductory paragraph should end with your thesis points. The thesis should consist of your primary claim (central argument) plus the main points you will develop in each of your body paragraphs to support it (thesis points). Your thesis is the roadmap you present to your readers so that they know where they are going (what your argument is), and how they are going to get there (what roads they’ll be taking – what points you will be making to support your argument).
Topic Sentences: Each body paragraph should begin with a topic sentence that introduces the main idea of the paragraph (thesis point). This should be the FIRST sentence of the paragraph. The paragraph should be unified around this one main idea. If your thesis contains three points, then you should have three body paragraphs. If your thesis contains five points, then you should have five body paragraphs. Since your thesis is your readers roadmap, your body paragraphs should develop the thesis points in the SAME ORDER that you present them in your thesis. If you tell your readers you are going to Z Street by taking W Street to X Street to Y Street, then you must take the streets in that order, or your readers will get lost.
NOTE: The topic sentence looks in two directions: forward to where the argument is going, and backward at where the argument has already been. It communicates two things to the reader: 1. It introduces the new point/paragraph, and 2. It connects the new point/paragraph to the old point/paragraph (the one that preceded it), as well as to the central argument (X is a crisis).
Sample Topic Assignment:
Introduction: Midlife crises have become an epidemic in America. According to an article in the New York Times, x % of the U.S. population experiences a midlife crisis each year, and the average age for midlife crises in America is 47 (Brown #). Smith states that midlife crises began increasing steadily beginning in the 1980s, and she relates this trend to x (origin and other general causes) (Smith #). In our home state of Alabama, statistics show that midlife crises are a common cause of mental health issues (“UAB Reports Uptick in Mental Illness Among Middle-Aged Adults”). According to Smith, a midlife crisis is defined as quote (Smith #). While midlife crises are often portrayed as funny in television and movies such as (examples), they should be taken seriously. I came to find this out the hard way when my best friend committed suicide on her forty-fifth birthday. Middle age comes with its own set of challenges, and the more people are aware of them the better they can avoid a midlife crisis and help their friends and loved ones to do the same. Thesis Points: Some of the most common causes of midlife crises include 1, 2, 3, . . . (You may discuss as many causes as you like.)
Topic Sentences for Body Paragraphs:
Body Par. 1: One thing that frequently leads to a midlife crisis is x.
Body Par. 2: Along with x, another thing that often contributes to a midlife crisis y.
Body Par. 3: In addition to x and y, midlife crises often result from c.
Body Par. 4: Etc.
Note: The topic part of the sentence introduces the topic of the paragraph (main idea). The transition part of the sentence connects the topic of the new paragraph to the topic of the old paragraph (or the paragraph that came before it), and to the thesis (or central argument – that midlife crises cause serious negative impacts).
Format: Font should be Times New Roman, 12 pt. Spacing should be double with no extra spaces above or below lines. Margins should be 1 inch on all sides. There should be a 4-line heading at the top left (your name, my name, EH 102, date). Your essay title should be centered on the next line. Your intro should begin on the line after that. Do not underline, italicize, bold, or put quotes around the title of your essay. You should, however, always punctuate the titles of published works wherever you refer to them in your essay. Always make sure to put QUOTES around article titles and to ITALICIZE the titles of the works that contain them (journals, magazines, newspapers, websites, books).
For this mini-project, you’ll research and present both a traditional francophone dish and a dish of your choice. To complete this activity, you’ll read or view a recipe and prepare a written or spoken presentation.
Step 1: Choose Two Dishes
First, choose a traditional recipe from France or any other francophone country. To inspire you, check out the videos from Module 6.3. Each video is 1 to 3 minutes and in French, but should be pretty easy to follow with on-screen text, ingredients in the video description, and plenty of visuals. For additional videos, you can check out Marmiton, or for written recipes, Cuisine-France. Once you’ve chosen your dish, complete the corresponding comprehension check (Video Recipe or Written Recipe).
Second, select a dish of your choice. It can be another francophone dish, one from your culture, or simply your favorite dish.
Step 2: Prepare a Presentation
Once you’ve chosen your two dishes, decide how you’d like to present them. You may:
Create an Oral Presentation
Record a video with your phone or webcam. Be sure to show the food (either as pictures or actual food) as you describe it! [See Guide]
Create an Adobe Spark video using photos and audio recordings.
Create a PowerPoint presentation using photos and audio recordings. [See Guide]
OR
Create a Written Presentation
Type your script in Microsoft Word and add pictures to your document.
Create a web presentation with Adobe Spark or Prezi using your text and photos. [See Adobe Spark video tutorial (6:06) or Prezi video tutorial (5:32)]
Create a PowerPoint presentation using your text and photos.
No matter your choice, remember that this is a presentation, not a recitation or an essay, and must include visuals. Describe your two dishes in simple, FRE1121-appropriate language. When deciding what to say, focus on the topics that we’ve seen so far in Module 6, as well as drawing from prior content from FRE1120. Think about the following questions:
Quel plat choisissez-vous?
Pourquoi aimez-vous ce plat?
Quels sont les ingrédients?
C’est facile ou difficile à préparer?
Comment est le plat? Sucré? Salé? Nutritif? Etc.
Quand mangez-vous ce plat?
You do not have to address all of these questions, but they may help to remind you of all the things you’ve learned how to talk about in a very simple and straightforward manner. Your overall presentation should be at least 12 sentences long.
Issues Related to Immigration (causes of immigration or the crises from which people are fleeing, immigration policy, etc.)
you will be asked to write three papers in which you explore three aspects of the SAME crisis. In Essay 1 you will argue crisis (try to persuade your readers that X is a crisis). In Essay 2 you will explore the causes of the crisis. And in Essay 3 you will explore some solutions to the crisis. Each of your essays should include ONE paragraph that addresses how the crisis impacts the local community Birmingham, or the state of Alabama, if you live here. If you live in another city or state, then you should discuss the local impact there.
Audience: Your audience is the UAB community (students, faculty and staff, etc.).
Organization: Each of your essays should include an introduction and thesis, body paragraphs, and a conclusion. Your thesis should be presented at the end of the intro paragraph. Each body paragraph should develop and be unified around a thesis point. You should discuss the local impact of the crisis in the paragraph before the conclusion. All major claims must be supported with research. We will cover essay organization in more detail in the topic and draft assignments.
External Sources: You are required to incorporate FIVE sources into each of your papers. At least ONE source in each of your papers should be an academic journal article. At least ONE source in each of your papers should pertain to the local impact of the crisis. See below for more information about source and documentation requirements, including MLA format.
Documentation: Any ideas, information, or quotes that you present in your essay must be cited using in-text citations that correspond to entries on your Works Cited page. All quotes must be set off with quotations marks. All ideas or info that comes from an external source must be put completely into your own words or quoted verbatim and set off with quotation marks.
Length: Each of your papers should be 4-5 pages long (not including the Works Cited page). The Works Cited page should be the last page of your essay, so if your essay is four pages long, then it should be Page 5. If your essay is five pages long, then it should be Page 6. It should not be a separate document.
Format: Font should be Times New Roman, 12 pt. Spacing should be double with no extra spaces above or below lines. Margins should be 1 inch on all sides. There s/b a pagination header at the top right of every page that looks like this: Last Name #. Do not include a cover page. The first page of your essay should contain a 4-line heading at the top left (your name, my name, EH 102, date), a pagination header at the top right, and the title of your essay. Do not put extra spacing above or below any of these items. Do not underline, italicize, bold, or put quotes around the title of your essay. You should, however, always punctuate the titles of published works both on your Works Cited page and in the body of your essay. Always make sure to put QUOTES around article titles and to ITALICIZE the titles of the works that contain them (journals, magazines, newspapers, websites, books).
Essay Title: The title of your essay should describe the focus of your argument; it should not say Essay 1 or simply state the topic (Opioid Epidemic). A descriptive title looks like this: 1. The Opioid Epidemic is Wreaking Havoc on America, 2. Origins and Ongoing Causes of the Opioid Epidemic in America, 3. Solutions to the U.S. Opioid Epidemic.
Choosing a Topic: You can come up with your own topic, or choose from the list Ive provided. Since you are going to be writing all three of your major papers on the same topic, you should choose a topic that interests you either one that you are already familiar with and care a lot about, or one that you are not familiar with but want to learn more about. When choosing your crisis, consider the following questions:
What daily concerns do you have, i.e., rising tuition costs, access to healthcare/medication, issues with addiction (self or loved ones), etc.?
What scares you in your daily life, i.e., gun violence, police brutality, sexual assault, etc.?
What scares you about the future, either your own, or that of your kids, i.e., climate change, antibiotic resistance (rise of superbugs), plastic pollution, etc.?
What makes you feel sad about the world, i.e., homelessness, cyber bullying and teen suicide, sex trafficking, etc.?
What makes you feel angry about the world, i.e., economic inequality, voter disenfranchisement, worker exploitation, etc.?
Obviously, many of these crises may make you feel all of the above concerned, scared, sad, AND angry, and may cross boundaries between the present and the future, and between the personal (you and your loved ones) and the public (your fellow Americans or humans). The point is to think through these questions to identify a crisis you will feel passionate about exploring in depth over the next few weeks. See the full list of topic choices for additional ideas. I started the list several years ago based on my own ideas, but each semester I have added additional ideas from students. If you have a new idea, feel free to propose it. If I approve it, then I will add it to the list. Note: I do not accept papers on abortion.
Source and Documentation Requirements:
You should primarily use the UAB libraries to find your sources, NOT Google or some other outside search engine. I recommend beginning with the Mervyn Sterne Library (MSL) local catalog and databases. Go to the MSL home page and Search Collections (Links to an external site.). If you are having trouble finding what you want, you can contact the reference librarian assigned to EH 102 for help, Victoria Dawkins (Links to an external site.). You can find additional information about how to use the Mervyn Sterne Library by clicking on the two library tabs listed on the left sidebar of our course homepage: UAB Libraries, and EH 102 Library Guide. Note: You can use the Mervyn Sterne Library website from home to search for and access your sources; most if not all of the sources you will need for your paper are available online through the MLS website.
Your sources should include one academic journal article (aka scholarly or peer-reviewed journal article). In addition to this, you may use articles from other kinds of journals, from magazines/periodicals, and from newspapers, and you may use books. You may also use material from government websites (.gov). You may use online versions of any of these types of sources; however, material from random websites is not allowed unless I approve it. (Email me for approval.) Keep in mind that .com is a for-profit website (in business to make money), .org is a nonprofit website, and .edu is affiliated with an educational institution (though it could be a student page, a faculty page, or a school sponsored page — so credibility will differ).
While you may consult them for general information particularly in the beginning stages of your research, Wikipedia and other reference works are not counted as primary sources. (However, if you use material from reference works in your essay you still need to cite it and list these sources on your Works Cited page.)
Opposing Viewpoints database: This database contains different types of sources, including “viewpoints” articles as well as news articles, academic journal articles, and articles from reference works. When looking at the viewpoints articles keep in mind that these are opinion pieces, and some are better supported by research than others.
For information about how to format in-text citations and the Works Cited page and entries, see the MLA section of Writer’s Reference (Directory to MLA in-text citation models and Directory to MLA works cited models). There is also a sample MLA research paper at the end of this section (MLA-5) which will show you exactly how the in-text citations and Works Cited page should look. You can also click here to see a sample WC page Download You can also click here to see a sample WC page.
THIS IS 3 SEPERATE QUESTIONS. YOU ONLY NEED TO WRITE 1 PARAGRAPH OF 6 SENTENCES FOR EACH QUESTIONS. PLEASE READ THE RUBRICS AND STAY VERY CLOSE TO THE RUBRICS.
Please respond to the questions below, in 1-2 paragraphs each. These questions are intended to help you listen and reflect on the music and ideas discussed in class. Be as specific as possible with your answers, citing examples in the music (using time-stamps) and ideas discussed in assigned readings, where indicated.
1. How do you feel listening to Vivaldi’s “Spring Concerto” from The Four Seasons? Create a visual representation of your experience listening to the piece. You could take a photo, create a painting, draw something… whatever you like! Have fun with it! The only requirement is that your creative response must be something that you created yourself for this assignment.
Include a paragraph explaining how your visual response represents your experience of the music. (5 points)
2. Drawing on assigned reading and materials, discuss the development of the printing press and the popularity of amateur-music making during the Renaissance (ex. madrigals). Consider: How did the development of the printing press influence the popularity of amateur music-making? How can the influence of the popularity of amateur music-making be seen (or not seen) in the Arcadelt’s Il bianco e dolce cigno.
Cite specific ideas taken from the assigned reading and material using parenthetic citations with page numbers or titles. There is no need to cite information from lecture or lecture slides. Your discussion of Arcadelt’s Il bianco e dolce cigno should be specific, identifying characteristics of the music, but there is no need to use time-stamps. (5 points)
3. As we discussed in class, Claudio Monteverdi and Barbara Strozzi used dissonant harmony to portray the emotional content of the texts which they set to music in their works Cruda Amarilli and Lagrime mie, respectively. In EACH piece, identify ONE example of the composer’s use of dissonance as a form of text expression. Include time-stamps for each of these moments, and a specific discussion of the relationship that you hear between text and music. DO NOT use examples already discussed in lecture/listed on the lecture slides. (Hint: Find moments of emotion articulated in the text and then listen for the moments in the music when that text is sung. There’s probably dissonance!) (5 points)
