HUM 205

The Due Date for your Unit Essays is Friday May 6th. The questions will be posted here in time for your return from Spring Break.

ENG 125 - Hamlet Essay Questions

In addition to your response to your selected question (at least 4 pages), it is expected that you will provide at least two sources separate from the stories and authors selected. Start your research on all facets of your chosen question as soon as possible. If you have questions or concerns, do not hesitate to contact me. Essay to be in Arial or Times 12pt font and double spaced. Be sure to cite in accordance with MLA guidelines.

Answer one of the following:

1. Though Hamlet is Shakespeare’s most famous and most popular tragedy, the tragic action is constantly disturbed by comedy or irrelevance and the protagonist is inadequate as a tragic hero. How fair is this comment about the play?

2. Examine the ways that Shakespeare presents and uses revenge in Hamlet.

3. ‘In the end the revenge plot deals out justice to all the characters.’ How far does your reading of the play support this view?

Due Wednesday 9th of March, 2011 before 10:30 a.m.

ENG 105/HUM 205 - All Black Everything

Please listen and where possible read the lyrics to Lupe Fiasco's "All Black Everything"



Click here for lyrics.

Come to class ready to discuss the following:
What seems to be the message of this song?
Examine Lupe's rhetoric, who does he seem to be addressing?
Make sure you research and understand each of the figures Lupe references and alludes to.
Is there an argument here?
How much has the legacy of slavery affected the present day mindsets and lifestyles of blacks in the New World?
How much has the legacy of European colonialism affected the present day viability of African states?
What strikes you about this song given the genre of music Lupe Fiasco performs in?
Construct a basic sketch of what you believe Lupe's ideology to be. Is it far from your own?

ENG 125 - Hamlet Revision Questions Act 2

What does Scene 1 reveal about Polonius' character? Provide examples to illustrate your point.
What is ironic about Polonius' statement 'brevity is the soul of wit'?
According to Polonius, what is the difference between madness and sanity?
Why does Hamlet refer to Denmark as a 'prison'?
Compare and Contrast Hamlet to Pyrrhus.
In less than 500 words, examine the episodes of parents spying on their children as seen in Act 2.

ENG 125 - Hamlet Revision Questions Act 1

What is the importance of Hamlet's remarks on the Ghost in Act I Scene 4 lines 18-23?
Where is the Ghost's torment?
What was the manner of King Hamlet's death?
What does the Ghost charge Hamlet to do?
Why does Hamlet decide to 'put an antic disposition on'?

Tomorrow we will have a 500wd essay in class.

Week of January 31 to February 4

Please find my arrangements for my classes over the course of Jan 31 - Feb 4.

ENG 104 - Substitute: Sowande Wheatley
Tuesday 1 Feb 9:00 - 10:20 S3
Description - Write 2 descriptions (one fixed; one moving vantage points) due Feb 3

Thursday 3 Feb 9:00 - 10:20 S3
Description Quiz / Beginning Narration
Homework - Read 'Dead Men's Path' in the Mercury Reader

ENG 105 - Substitute: Sauda Smith
Monday 31 Jan 4:00 - 5:20 MB6
Definition In-Class Outline

Wednesday 2 Feb 4:00 - 5:20 MB6
Definition In-Class Essay

ENG 125 - Substitute: Sauda Smith
Monday 31 Jan 10:30 - 11:50 TV 1
Work it Out English

Wednesday 2 Feb 10:30 - 11:50 TV 2
In-Class Essay on General and Textual Introductions

HUM 205 - Substitute: Sauda Smith
Tuesday 1 Feb 10:30 - 11:50 MB6
Developing a Personal Leadership Philosophy

Thursday 3 Feb 10:30 - 11:50 MB6
Developing a Personal Leadership Philosophy

URGENT! ENG 105 - Oral Presentations and Drafts

As of now, everyone should be finished or working on their Outlines (Toulminian or Rogerian) and their Annotated Bibliographies to submit no later than tomorrow (Saturday).

Drafts should be sent to me no later than Monday at 6pm as our FINAL presentations are scheduled for Wednesday 15th December at 4:30 - 6:30 in S2. The papers are due at the time of the presentations.

In regards to your Oral Presentations, your presentation should last approximately two to four minutes.

You will be expected to discuss:
 Your research question and hypothesis.
 Your chosen style of argumentation
 Your methodology
 Problems you encountered (if any)
 Your stance toward the material you are presenting
 Your findings – to what extent do you think that your research was successful. Was your hypothesis proven correct or incorrect?
 Any recommendations regarding this area of study.
 How this research is relevant to the territory
 Anything else that you believe the audience should know

The audience will then ask questions and make comments.
 This is a formal presentation so you should dress for that occasion.
 Please provide the lecturers with a brief handout entailing the major points and findings of your research(about 6 copies)
 If you require any audio visual equipment please notify your Instructor at least 48 hours prior to the presentation date.

Your presentation will be graded in accordance with this rubric.
Content - 5 mks
Diction - 3 mks
Appearance - 2 mks