Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Week 9

Good morning and afternoon class. Evening, too, why not? We want the charm to last all day!

Today is the last day before, well, before next week's class, during which you will take the final (Scary? No, not at all.) So today we'll do a bit of review and a short assignment I think you will enjoy.

See you there.
Today's Assignment: ENC0020 essay#8:
Reviews and descriptions of cultural fare– of park attractions, films, art exhibits and fairs, live music shows, restaurants, bars, and clubs old and new, sporting events, lectures, book signings and discussions, community classes and workshops­–offer people a way to learn what what’s going on about town and connect with others.
Work on the following prompt in class today. Pair with someone and plan to discuss some of the interesting features of your individual topics and why others might enjoy or otherwise benefit from your particular knowledge and perspective. Assume your audience wants something to do or see and you are going to help out. Compose an essay of some 200 words, in single paragraph form if you like, or go longer and organize the essay in 3-paragraph format, with an introductory, body, and concluding paragraph.

1. In the Mark K. Wheeler Gallery of the main building of AiFL is the 32st Annual Faculty Art Exhibit. Take a tour of the gallery, noting and copying out all pertinent information on the exhibit so that others know where it is and the kind of show to expect and include the title of the show and gallery name. Choose one or two works as representative for the central focus of the essay, the one or two that you find most appealing or successful in terms of impact and meaning. Describe the artist’s medium, particular techniques, colors, forms, etcetera. Identify the one or two pieces by title and artist in your description and discussion.