I apologize for not posting this sooner, but here it is now. This is an example of contemporary satire from Dave Chappelle. The video is in two parts. See if you can figure out why this is satirical. What does he want us to know about the subject?
Part I
Part II
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Welcome
Welcome to the second half of World Literature 1650-present.
We have a mere 15 weeks to cover everything written in the world in the past 358 years, so be ready to get busy! Here are some tips to help you get through the semester.
Do the assigned readings before class! This is very important. This is a literature course, so by definition, there will be a lot of reading. There is no way for you to pass the course without reading all the texts.
Pace yourself. Look ahead on the course schedule to see what readings are coming up for the next week. Don't be caught off guard thinking you can read 100 pages the night before class.
Be patient with the language. Many of the texts we read will seem to be written in a strange language. I promise it is all English (and modern English too!). It does, however, take some time to get used to the way people wrote in previous centuries. Always have a dictionary (or computer) on hand to look up words you don't understand. It will make reading the texts easier. You will get used to it!
Don't miss class if you can avoid it. Our class discussions will help you understand the texts in more detail. If you must miss, please get the notes from a classmate.
STUDY FOR THE TESTS! There are only two tests in the class, a mid-term and a final. Each is worth 30% of your final grade. Failing one will mean you cannot earn a "C" or better in the class, and therefore, you will have to re-take it next semester. I will show you how to study for the exam. They are challenging, but this is college, and it's my job to challenge you!
I'm looking forward to getting to know all of you!
We have a mere 15 weeks to cover everything written in the world in the past 358 years, so be ready to get busy! Here are some tips to help you get through the semester.
Do the assigned readings before class! This is very important. This is a literature course, so by definition, there will be a lot of reading. There is no way for you to pass the course without reading all the texts.
Pace yourself. Look ahead on the course schedule to see what readings are coming up for the next week. Don't be caught off guard thinking you can read 100 pages the night before class.
Be patient with the language. Many of the texts we read will seem to be written in a strange language. I promise it is all English (and modern English too!). It does, however, take some time to get used to the way people wrote in previous centuries. Always have a dictionary (or computer) on hand to look up words you don't understand. It will make reading the texts easier. You will get used to it!
Don't miss class if you can avoid it. Our class discussions will help you understand the texts in more detail. If you must miss, please get the notes from a classmate.
STUDY FOR THE TESTS! There are only two tests in the class, a mid-term and a final. Each is worth 30% of your final grade. Failing one will mean you cannot earn a "C" or better in the class, and therefore, you will have to re-take it next semester. I will show you how to study for the exam. They are challenging, but this is college, and it's my job to challenge you!
I'm looking forward to getting to know all of you!
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