Category: Literary Studies

Please reflect on the topic listed below (or suggest your own topic) in a 700-word essay. Be sure to use literary evidence from the literary text to support your claims and organize your observations around a clear thesis. Also, remember to categorize your post and give your post an original title. How does the medieval poet of “Sir Orfeo” reconfigure the original myth in Ovid’s Metamorphoses to appeal to a new readership? You may consider any of the possibilities below: how male and female identity are formed in the medieval poem the role of duty and service in the context of the knight’s quest how Orfeo changes in the wilderness in preparation for the challenge ahead how the social body is portrayed in Fairyland and in Orfeo’s kingdom and what their narration reveals about the governing leaders of each realm how Heurodis’ reaction to the initial attack in the grove measures up to her later recollection of the events in the court, as well as how Orfeo responds in both deeds and words

We have seen a presentation of violence and action more contemporary in this module when compared with works from the previous module. In fact, characters in fables and myths often represent ideas rather than real characters. For instance, many of the characters in Alice in Wonderland don’t feel “real” in the sense that they do not inhabit a world that functions or feels like ours. Submit an argumentative paper of 500 to 600 words examining whether or not Alice in Wonderland is “appropriate” for elementary school children. Keep in mind that you will not be writing based on opinion. You will collect and evaluate evidence, using at least two academic outside sources to establish and substantiate a clear position. To specifically support your claims, these sources must discuss children’s literature and the censorship of Alice in Wonderland. [CO3] Note: While this is an argumentative paper, be careful not to be too informal or inflammatory; be measured, even, and concise in your discussion. WRITING RESOURCES The following links provide online writing aids to help you with your written assignments. OWL (Online Writing Lab) at Purdue University Writer’s Handbook, the Writing Center at the University of Wisconsin–Madison APA Guidelines http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/ http://writing.wisc.edu/Handbook/index.html http://www.apastyle.org/

At this point, the idea of censorship is apparent. The fallout of the trial discussed in Park’s article led to the comic book industry creating “the comic code,” a self regulating set of rules that let the industry retain autonomy rather than allowing the government to censor comics. However, some major publishers such as DC Comics began running imprints like Vertigo (publisher of both Fables and Sandman) that did not have to adhere to the comics code because it was labeled as being for “mature readers only.” This raises the question of whether Sandman needs to be as graphic as it is (pun intended.) Students are required to submit an argumentative paper of at least 500 words to examine the issue of censorship more carefully. Instructions First, select one of the two following positions to argue: “Sandman needs to be as extreme as it is in order to appropriately carry out its story and breathe life into its characters.” “Sandman could have been censored significantly without impacting the meaning of the story.” Note: You may substitute Fables for Sandman but do not attempt to cover both works. Keep in mind, you are not arguing about whether or not you liked the comic, you are arguing about whether the extreme components of the book were necessary or purely for show. Next, look at specific examples of where the book is extreme or offensive, studying specific impacts on both readers and the story when considering what would happen if the story were changed. Analyze the following issues: Style (how “real” the images seem; in the case of Fables, you might look at how detailed the drawings are, for instance, showing Bigby’s stubble and arm hair) Characterization (how real the characters seem by their actions and dialogue) Justice (whether or not the violent or careless actions are “fair”) You may want to return to this discussion when completing your final project, so clearly articulate your points and be specific in your details on how you made your determination. Don’t just say “the characters seemed real to me.” You must explain in full detail how that sense of reality was achieved. Was it because they had to worry about real things like hunger and sleep? Or was it that their faces seemed real? Or did their bodies seem too perfect and too much from a comic book mode for you to view the violence as realistic? Be sure to study and evaluate the specific style of these pieces (not just their content) to show how the writer’s stylistic choices impact your understanding of the violent events and disturbing material. [MO3.1, MO3.2, MO3.3] WRITING RESOURCES The following links provide online writing aids to help you with your written assignments. OWL (Online Writing Lab) at Purdue University Writer’s Handbook, the Writing Center at the University of Wisconsin–Madison APA Guidelines http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/ http://writing.wisc.edu/Handbook/index.html http://www.apastyle.org/

Answers to each question should be in the range of 500-700 words, or the equivalent of two-three typed, 12 point font, double-spaced pages, and include at least two references other than those in the reading assignments. In total, your submission should be, at a minimum, four to six pages in length and include at least four original outside sources. Please note that your references should begin on a new page separate from your answer to the question. What are the first signs and symptoms of video games addiction? How can you tell if your child is addicted to video games?

imagine that you are a new counselor at the college’s student center, you will provide an assessment and a treatment plan for someone presenting with an electronic addiction. You will prepare a 8 page paper about a new client you are seeing that includes answers to the following questions and topics. What is the presenting electronic addiction problem? Provide a brief statement regarding why this student has come in today. What motivated this client to get help? What is the electronic addiction? Describe any short and/or long term risks of this addiction. Relate this information specifically to this client’s situation. What is/was the progression of use of this addiction? (Social issues?) What changed to cause your client to suddenly seek treatment? Assessment. (Identify a valid and reliable tool that you believe can be effective to assess this client’s situation; explain why you feel this tool would be appropriate for your client.) What is this client’s biological/medical background? Are there any psychological issues? What is this client’s social background? What are some of this client’s strengths and challenges in relationship to this addiction? What intervention will you suggest to help with this client’s electronic addiction? Create an evidence-based treatment plan which would include: Goals Objectives Action Plan Intervention Rationale/justification for your treatment plan Challenges, and how to deal with them Reference list (Do not include Wikipedia as a scholarly/reliable resource). You should include at least 5 scholarly references. If you have questions about the requirements of the project, be sure to discuss them with your mentor well in advance of the final submission. Consult the Course Calendar for the due dates. [CO1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12] THREE STEP REQUIREMENTS You will complete your final project in three steps: Step 1: Final Project Part I: Introduction Complete your Introduction of the final paper. This should consist of two paragraphs. The first paragraph describes the problem of the client you are going to see. You should describe why they are coming in, what motivated them? It’s a brief story. Your second paragraph should explain about their electronic addiction, including risks, issues, etc. You may use the first four questions in the above list as a guide. Consult the course Calendar for the due date. Step 2: Final Project Part II: Assessment Tool and Treatment Plan Complete the body of your final paper. You will find this easier if you break this section down into several parts. For example: Part 1: What is electronic addiction? Why did your client seek out treatment? Part 2: What type of assessment will you do? What is the client’s biological/medical/psychological/social background? Part 3: Create an evidence-based treatment plan. Part 4: What will/does the future hold for your client? You may also use questions 5 to 11 in the above list as a guide. Consult the course Calendar for the due date. Step 3: Final Project Part III: Final Paper First, modify and combine Part I and II of the final project you finished early into one formal paper. During the process, add a conclusion at the end. The conclusion should be about two paragraphs. The first one re-explains the basics about your client. The second explains why seeing this client is important and any impact that electronic addiction will have in the future. Your final paper is due on the last day of the semester. WRITING RESOURCES The following links provide online writing aids to help you with your paper assignments. OWL (Online Writing Lab) at Purdue University Writer’s Handbook, the Writing Center at the University of Wisconsin–Madison APA Guidelines

Answer any two (2) of the following questions. Answers to each question should be in the range of 500-700 words, or the equivalent of two-three typed, 12 point font, double-spaced pages, and include at least two references other than those in the reading assignments. In total, your submission should be, at a minimum, four to six pages in length and include at least four original outside sources. Please note that your references should begin on a new page separate from your answer to the question. TOPICS 1. In most cases, individuals with an electronic addiction have a real intense connection to what they are doing. Imagine what these connections might be. Identify these from initial onset to long term addiction. Is it just the idea of getting something new? Or, the anticipation of what will come next? 2. Consider what, if any outside triggers contribute to a person’s electronic addiction. They may be physical or mental. Write about what these triggers might be, and their effects on a person.

Watch the entire movie Casablanca (1942) and write a 500- to 750-word essay (2 to 3 pages) that describes in detail one scene from Casablanca (other than those discussed in the article or the textbook) that you think is typical of the classical Hollywood style of storytelling, including the cinematography (e.g., camera angles and movement, close-ups, medium or long shots, lighting), editing, scene transitions, point of view, sound, musical score, and other elements of mise-en-scène. Remember that cinematography techniques help to communicate ideas about the story that go beyond simply showing the visuals. Your essay should not only identify the techniques, but also explain what these techniques convey, whether it is a feeling/emotion (for the audience or the characters), tone, or an idea. Ensure that you use APA format for in-text citations and your reference page.

1. Identify a social justice issue of interest to you 2. Develop questions to help focus on what you want to know 3. Identify, evaluate, and select resources to learn more about your topic 4. Share what you have learned in a way that is meaningful for you and can leverage the power of literacy to affect change

In Discussion Forum 2, you searched for articles related to a specific topic. Hopefully, after refining your search techniques, you ended up finding some interesting articles. Choose two articles and evaluate them using the criteria listed under “Evaluating Resources in Practice” (currency, relevance, authority, accuracy, and purpose) in the chapter “Evaluate: Assessing your Research Process and Findings.” After evaluating both articles, compare your results. Would both articles be suitable for use in a research paper about your specific topic? Is one article more helpful than the other in terms of currency, relevance, authority, accuracy, and purpose for your topic? Explain. Your paper should be 500 to 1000 words in length (2 to 4 pages). Provide citation information for both articles. You will do a deeper dive into citations in the next module, but for now be sure to include any important information (title, author(s), publication date, publication name, and a link if possible) so that your mentor can locate the articles.

Freedom Haikus Assignment Submission Folder Chapter 4 and Chapter 16 discuss various types of poetry as well as several theories about freedom. For this assignment, you will be writing two Haiku poems (described below) from two different philosophical perspectives on freedom. Your submission should demonstrate that you: Understand the different freedom theories listed below Know the basic requirements for a haiku and how to write one What is a Haiku? Review the Literature PowerPoint for a brief description and section 4.3 Poetry of Chapter 4 in the textbook for a more detailed explanation of a haiku. Haikus are short, three-lined poems that can (but do not have to) rhyme. They have a 5-7-5 syllable scheme; the first and last lines have five syllables each and the middle line has seven syllables. Though haikus were originally developed in Japan, they are now written by authors originating from all over the world and about all sorts of subjects. Poets (and students) often find them challenging in an enjoyable way, as they provide an opportunity to exercise your mind to attempt to convey a desired message in limited space. Below are some examples of haikus. Note the syllable counts and the fact that they do not rhyme. An old silent pond… A frog jumps into the pond, splash! Silence again. –Basho Matsuo Haikus are easy But sometimes they don’t make sense Refrigerator –Author Unknown Guidelines Review the different freedom theories listed below in the Freedom PowerPoint and/or in Chapter 16 of the textbook. Choose two theories you will use as a basis for your haikus. Behaviorism Economic Determinism Institutional Determinism Genetic Determinism Indeterminism Religious Existentialism Secular (non-religious) Existentialism Write two haikus (one for each of your chosen theories from the list above). Think about the theory you chose and write a haiku that is about the meaning of that theory. Do this for both of your chosen theories for a total of two haikus to turn in. Keep the points below in mind while writing your haikus: Reading your haikus, it should be clear which theories they are about. In your assignment, list the two theories you chose so that I know which ones you decided to use as a topic. Make sure you are using your space efficiently and adhering to the syllabic limitations of each line. Your poems can—but do not have to—rhyme. Unlike the second example above, they should make sense. The topic (freedom theory) and message should be clear. The message of your haiku does not have to be the literal definition of the theory; in fact, I would prefer it if you would not simply restate the definition in haiku format. Instead, I would like you to tell a (very) short story or make a brief statement about your chosen theories. If you have any questions about what I mean by this, email or course message me. I encourage you to look over the Plagiarism statement found in the Unit 1 folder. If you are found to have plagiarized, I will be forced to turn you into the school and you will automatically get a zero for this assignment. I am not grading you on your poetic abilities and genuinely want to see what your creativity and critical thinking comes up with—plagiarism is not worth the trouble, trust me. Be creative! Read over your two haikus. Are the two theories you chose clear? Do they adhere to the line and syllable formatting of a haiku? Review them for any typos. You can use incomplete sentences, but your poems should contain correct spelling. Turn them in through this submission folder. In your assignment, include your name, the two freedom theories you chose, and your two haikus. Use a Word or PDF document when submitting your finished poems to ensure the structure does not change after uploading to the submission folder.