Due: Thursday, April 1
REQUIREMENTS
Each paper should be 3-4 pages long, double spaced in Times 12 point font with standard spacing and margins, and turned in on paper at the beginning of class on Thursday, January 28. Students should follow MLA guidelines on the formatting of their paper and in their citation methods. Papers will be evaluated according to the following criteria, although +/- grades may be present in order to indicate the relative strength of the work within these general categories.
A: This paper addresses the question in a manner that demonstrates a comprehension of the assignment as well as the social and political contexts discussed in class. The thesis is clear and concise, allowing the argument to develop in a structured manner. Additionally, the paper is original as it provides a unique perspective. All MLA guidelines are correct and there are minimal technical problems.
B: This paper completes the basic requirements of the assignment, follows MLA guidelines, and is generally clear and concise. It does, however, need to improve in one or a few of the following areas: organization, argument development, or mechanics.
C: This paper answers the question of the assignment, but lacks useful citation from the primary text and contains an underdeveloped thesis statement. MLA citations may be incorrect, and/or other technical problems may be present.
D: This paper does not complete the requirements of the assignment.
TOPIC CHOICES
1. Discuss Seamus Heaney's various depictions of the body of the Graubelle Man. Do you believe this humanizes the corpse or makes it stranger to contemporary viewers?
2. Does Seamus Heaney sympathize with the victim in "Punishment"? If so, where can you see this sentiment? If not, where can you locate ambiguities?
3. Discuss the sexual metaphor implied in "Act of Union" by Seamus Heaney. What country is the male? What country is the female? How is pregnancy an apt metaphor for the Troubles?
4. How is time depicted in "Funeral Rites" by Seamus Heaney? Choose either the Battle of the Boyne or megalithic tombs to trace the implications of their use in the poem.
Thursday, March 25, 2010
The Troubles
Want more information on the Troubles? Check out this informational website put together by the BBC.
Seamus Heaney
Read "Funeral Rites," "Bog Queen," "The Grauballe Man," "Punishment," and "Act of Union" from North.
Then watch these videos of additional Heaney poems for Tuesday, March 30.
"The Road to Derry" on Bloody Sunday with archival video of the road, burial, and memorial
"Digging" montage of archival footage
"The Tollund Man" recitation and video montage
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Bloody Sunday on Youtube
Alex told me that you can watch Bloody Sunday the film on youtube. Check out this link and then follow the different parts (part 1, part 2, etc) to view it from home.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Short Paper #3
Due: Thursday, March 25
REQUIREMENTS
Each paper should be 3-4 pages long, double spaced in Times 12 point font with standard spacing and margins, and turned in on paper at the beginning of class on Thursday, January 28. Students should follow MLA guidelines on the formatting of their paper and in their citation methods. Papers will be evaluated according to the following criteria, although +/- grades may be present in order to indicate the relative strength of the work within these general categories.
A: This paper addresses the question in a manner that demonstrates a comprehension of the assignment as well as the social and political contexts discussed in class. The thesis is clear and concise, allowing the argument to develop in a structured manner. Additionally, the paper is original as it provides a unique perspective. All MLA guidelines are correct and there are minimal technical problems.
B: This paper completes the basic requirements of the assignment, follows MLA guidelines, and is generally clear and concise. It does, however, need to improve in one or a few of the following areas: organization, argument development, or mechanics.
C: This paper answers the question of the assignment, but lacks useful citation from the primary text and contains an underdeveloped thesis statement. MLA citations may be incorrect, and/or other technical problems may be present.
D: This paper does not complete the requirements of the assignment.
TOPIC CHOICES
1. Construct an argument which locates language favoring the British troops in the 1972 Widgery Report under the section "Security Background: Events in Londonderry during the previous six months."
2. What is the visual strategy of Unionist murals in Belfast? What do these murals communicate? Note: Use the powerpoint presentation slides emailed to you as a reference, rather than the youtube videos.
3. Compare and contrast the Republican murals in Belfast to those in Derry. What does each city's murals communicate? Note: Use the powerpoint presentation slides emailed to you as a reference, rather than the youtube videos.
4. What are the accusations of the phantoms in "Butcher's Dozen" and how are these voices providing a lesson to Lord Widgery?
REQUIREMENTS
Each paper should be 3-4 pages long, double spaced in Times 12 point font with standard spacing and margins, and turned in on paper at the beginning of class on Thursday, January 28. Students should follow MLA guidelines on the formatting of their paper and in their citation methods. Papers will be evaluated according to the following criteria, although +/- grades may be present in order to indicate the relative strength of the work within these general categories.
A: This paper addresses the question in a manner that demonstrates a comprehension of the assignment as well as the social and political contexts discussed in class. The thesis is clear and concise, allowing the argument to develop in a structured manner. Additionally, the paper is original as it provides a unique perspective. All MLA guidelines are correct and there are minimal technical problems.
B: This paper completes the basic requirements of the assignment, follows MLA guidelines, and is generally clear and concise. It does, however, need to improve in one or a few of the following areas: organization, argument development, or mechanics.
C: This paper answers the question of the assignment, but lacks useful citation from the primary text and contains an underdeveloped thesis statement. MLA citations may be incorrect, and/or other technical problems may be present.
D: This paper does not complete the requirements of the assignment.
TOPIC CHOICES
1. Construct an argument which locates language favoring the British troops in the 1972 Widgery Report under the section "Security Background: Events in Londonderry during the previous six months."
2. What is the visual strategy of Unionist murals in Belfast? What do these murals communicate? Note: Use the powerpoint presentation slides emailed to you as a reference, rather than the youtube videos.
3. Compare and contrast the Republican murals in Belfast to those in Derry. What does each city's murals communicate? Note: Use the powerpoint presentation slides emailed to you as a reference, rather than the youtube videos.
4. What are the accusations of the phantoms in "Butcher's Dozen" and how are these voices providing a lesson to Lord Widgery?
"Butcher's Dozen"
Read "Butcher's Dozen" by Thomas Kinsella for next Thursday, March 25 and bring your printed copy to class.
Also view the table of contents and "Security Background" of the Widgery Report with attention to the language used.
Your third short paper is due on this day.
Bloody Sunday
For Tuesday, March 23, watch the music video for "Bloody Sunday" by U2:
And view Bloody Sunday at the Music and Media Library. I will ask questions about the film in class so make sure you have seen it in time. If you have not watched it by Tuesday, you will be required to write a short paper to contribute to your participation.
And view Bloody Sunday at the Music and Media Library. I will ask questions about the film in class so make sure you have seen it in time. If you have not watched it by Tuesday, you will be required to write a short paper to contribute to your participation.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Northern Ireland's Murals
View these videos to supplement our discussion for Thursday, March 18 on art, history, and politics during the Troubles.
Billy Connolley: Northern Ireland's Murals
Murals in Northern Ireland
Ardoyne Murals in Belfast
Billy Connolley: Northern Ireland's Murals
Murals in Northern Ireland
Ardoyne Murals in Belfast
Saturday, March 13, 2010
Bloody Sunday in Selma
Read this article on Selma's Bloody Sunday when you get a chance over Spring Break and remember to read the two selections from Black and Green I handed out to prepare for our history week on Northern Ireland.
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