ENG 200 - The Metaphysical Poets (John Donne)

Answer one of the following. The regular considerations apply.

Refer to 'The Ecstasy' and discuss the poem as an example of Donne's presentation of love. Support your response with specific reference to other poems.

OR

Select two or three of Donne's poems in order to work out a comparison between his love poems and his divine poems.

Pay particular attention to Donne's use of language and imagery as well as the characteristics of his thought and feeling.

This essay is due Wednesday October 26th 2011. NO EXCEPTIONS.

ENG 200 - Caribbean History 1930-1949 Essay Questions

Answer the following:

Using Alison Donnell's 'Contradictory (W)omens?' essay as your foundation, explore Una Marson's poetry in this anthology both as departures from the 'British models and [their] lack of experimentation and authenticity', and declarations of identity for Jamaican women.


In addition to your response to your selected question (at least 5 pages), it is expected that you will provide at least two sources. 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.

This essay is DUE Monday, October 3, 2011

NO EXCEPTIONS



Based on the following essay readings, what are the major concerns of West Indian writers 1930-1949? Avoid summarizing, attempt to engage the suggestions and comments of the writers. Examine where they are at variance with each other. What topics and ideas seem to persist?

Essays
Discovering Literature in Trinidad: The Ninteen Thirties - CLR James
Through a Maze of Colour - Albert Gomes
The Beacon Editorials
The Challenge of Our Time - JEC McFarlane
The Cultural Revolution in Jamaica after 1938 - VS Reid
Where the Roots Lie - Roger Mais
We Want Books - But Do We Encourage Our Writers? - Una Marson
Contradictory (W)omens? Gender Consciousness in the Poetery of Una Marson - Alison Donnell
On Reading Louise Bennett, Seriously - Mervyn Morris
Images of Men and Women in 1930s Calypsoes - Gordon Rohlehr

Your response to the question must be at least 3 pages.

Essay to be in Arial or Times 12pt font and double spaced. Be sure to cite in accordance with MLA guidelines.

This essay is DUE Wednesday, October 5, 2011

NO EXCEPTIONS

ENG 200 - Oral Presentations

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

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.