Thursday, April 26, 2007

I added a comment from Davey D, a noted scholar on hip hop culture, which analyzes the whole Stop Snitchin' phenomenon to the April 24 post, as well as a link to a discussion on Hard Knock Radio (KPFA 94.1 FM). I put the link next to the CBS link. No one has commented on the issue in writing, although the in-class discussions have been thought-provoking and lively. Please feel free to comment when you have a moment at the 4/24 post.

We will write the Frankenstein essay in class Monday, May 10. Prepare an outline with citations noted. Bring it in with you. We will write the essay in the Writing Center. I'll meet you upstairs at 8 a.m. The door will be unlocked come inside.

Monday, April 30, the next draft of your research essay is due, the final draft is due Thursday, May 3. Email the essay to yourself and bring in a hardcopy. We will continue reading from Hamlet and discuss Elements of Style, which I want students to complete reading by Thursday, May 3. Today is a good day to catch up. Friday the Writing Center closes early (748-2132). I am not available for assistance this weekend (4/27-4/30) on papers via the Internet or phone.

Read http://www.counterpunch.org/reed04242007.html by Thursday, May 3. We will analyze it in class next week. Ishmael Reed, noted author and Bay Area resident scholar, (he's a retired UC Berkeley English professor), provides a thorough analysis of Imus' recent comments as a symptom of a problem this country has yet to face: the bigotry and racism within American media reflects the bigotry and racism within American society.

It is a long article with a lot of references you probably are unfamiliar with. Give yourself at least one hour to read it with pen in hand. Bring your annotated copy into class, you will need your notes.

The cyber essay is due Monday, May 7. We will write the Frankenstein essay in class.


Re: Day without Immigrants, Tuesday, May 1.
If you decide to attend the protest march, it will be an excused absence. If anyone has any data about the march such as articles on its significance, why May 1, and logistical information, please post as a comment here.


Other announcements:
Wednesday, May 2 is "An Evening with Spike Lee," recipient of the Film society's Directing Award, conversation at the Castro Theatre, 429 Castro street, (near Market) in San Francisco. BART and the street car (also located in the BART stations) is an easy way to get there. The event begins at 7:30 p.m. The cost is $25, $20 for Festival members. Visit www.sffs.org or call (925) 866-9559 for tickets and information.

Also on Wednesday, May 2, at the Commonwealth Club of Northern California is Granta's Best: Best of Young American Novelists 2: Judy Budnitz, Anthony Doerr, Yiyun Li, Maile Meloy, ZZ Packer, and Paul Yamazaki, 5:30 reception followed by the program from 6-7. There is a book signing afterwards. The club is at 595 Market Street (at Second), in San Francisco. The cost is $12 for members, $18 for non-members. For reservations call (415) 597-6705.

Other assignments
I will go over the portfolio guidelines with you next week also and give you the questions by Monday, May 7, so you will have adequate time to prepare. The final in this class is a presentation of your paper to your peers and the portfolio. You do not read your paper to us. The presentation is given on the day of the final. Check your syllabus for the date or the schedule of classes, Spring 2007.

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