Your presentations need to focus on the concepts of the theory and how they are applied to the text. Please do not spend time on historical dates or figures. The purpose of the exercise is to communicate the theory to the class. At the end of your presentation, mention your academic sources. Hint: No Wikipedia references.
The list of theories: Aestheticism, Deconstruction, Formalism, New Criticism, New Historicism, Structuralism, Liberal Humanism, Critical Theorism, Postmodernism.
The rubric follows:
Organization
Student presents information in logical, interesting sequence which audience can follow.
Marks: 1-5
Subject Knowledge
Student demonstrates full knowledge (more than required) by answering all class questions with explanations and elaboration.
Marks: 1-5
Mechanics
Presentation has no grammatical errors.
Marks: 1-5
Diction
Student uses a clear voice and correct, precise pronunciation of terms so that all audience members can hear presentation.
Marks: 1-5
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
ENG 200 - George Orwell
Review the following essay and respond to one via email to georgeshlscc@gmail.com by Monday 22 August 2011. Your response should include be 350-400 words. In it, summarize Orwell's main points, talk about what measures you can take to avoid similar impreciseness in your own work.
George Orwell, "Politics and the English Language," 1946
See a video of interest on George Orwell after the jump.
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