Throughout the course, you’re responsible for submitting a reading journal for each unit in which you critically and creatively engage with the assigned readings. Each entry should be at least 300 words. Although these journal submissions are informal, they should still be clearly written, spell-checked, and free of glaring errors. Please review the attached document for further requirements and guidelines. Please note that the grading rubric that will be used to assess submission is also included. REQUIRED READINGS Gilgamesh, pg. 16-64 Background information on Homer, pg. 127-131 The Iliad, pg. 131-272 I can send a picture PowerPoint of the readings if you need to read them
3. In their study of the detective novel, Boileau and Narcejac
tell us: « dans le ‘suspense’ qu’est-ce qui est ‘suspendu’?
Le temps […..] le rapport entre le temps et l’émotion a
quelque chose de très nouveau. » Explain how, in “Celle qui n’était plus”, suspense is created through the treatment
of time.
-Read “Celle qui n’était plus” and please quote in French as well in the essay.
This is my introduction:
Although having pride in yourself may be positive in moderation, being too proud of yourself will lead to ruin. Many who look down on others will never learn from their peers and will only boast of their achievements in excess. In the Greek epic The Odyssey, Homer focuses on hubris being the major folly of man. This theme is reflected in the hero Odysseus’ nostos, particularly in book 12, with his struggle regarding the Sirens and his hubris. The placement, meaning, and presentation of the sirens song is a clear indicator of a pivot in Odysseus’ quest to become, in a sense, human. The dichotomy within the Sirens’ song, a song of death with the meaning of life, directly correlates to Odysseus’ inner turmoil and his eventual evolution as the hero. With this poem Homer is displaying his protagonist’s internal strife to the audience, emphasizing his adverse hubristic mindset. He uses the sirens song to expose and attempt to punish Odysseus’ arrogance; showing the audience the importance of averting hubris and the possible consequence if not avoided.
It also must have textual evidence from the odyssey.
This week, write a review of what you read. You can put your own spin on it by making your review as creative as possible but it should answer the following questions:
-what you read(title and author)
-what it was about, discuss the major characters, and how it made you feel.
-Also share whether you would recommend the story to someone else(or whether you think it should be added to the course reading list).
-You can add any other details that you think are important.
-A reflection letter on the class
-What did you like about the class and why? Be specific, provide examples and details
-What did you not like about the class and why? Again, be specific
-What barriers affected your performance in class? Be honest
-What did you think of the assignments? Were there too many?
-What did you think about the readings? Should there have been more? Should I have included longer readings? Did you find them useful to each week’s assignments?
-Did you have a favorite assignment? ( Creative Analysis) What was your least favorite one? (Response to a text) Provide explanations for both.
-If you were able to resubmit one assignment, which one would it be? Midterm assignment
-What suggestions do you have for improving the class? (longer semester, 4 weeks for this course not enough time)
You have read excerpts of the earliest known texts from four different civiliazations in different parts of the world. What conclusions can you draw about these civilizations and humanity in general? What are some of the similarities and differences in the texts/cultures? What ideas do they have in common and/or which values are most important to each civilization? Please write a 2 page-paper explaining your thoughts and what you learned from exploring these cultures.
https://webpages.uidaho.edu/engl257/Ancient/flood.htm
