Literary Analysis Why Write a Literary Analysis? Literature teaches us about the value of conflict. We experience conflict in our personal relationships and in our interactions with society. Literary analysis helps us recognize the conflict at work in literature, which gives us greater insight into the personal conflicts that we face. In addition, learning how to closely read, analyze, and critique a text is beneficial […]

As the American population ages, policy issues related to older adults and services for seniors are hot political topics. Identify an area of policy related to community services for older adults and their families. Therefore, state the facts with regards to this policy. Research this area describing significance and issues, recent and pending actions, and adequacy of the policies in meeting constituents’ needs. Compare and […]

Imagine that you have been granted an interview by a world-renowned, female religious leader. What would you like to know concerning her beliefs, her struggles, and her successes? Two of the suggested readings would be excellent sources for choosing a religious leader for this project. (You will not actually interview this person, so feel free to choose any well-known, female religious leader.) Compile a list […]

For this week’s writing assignment I want you to look at “Sonny’s Blues” again and pay particular attention to the voice of the narrator and Sonny. Once you have a good understanding of both characters I want you to write a letter either from the narrator to Sonny or from Sonny to his brother. Start the writing assignment with just a few sentences explaining what […]

A term paper of no lessthan 1500 words (you can have as many over that amount as you wish) will be written on a Topic which you should select from a list of Language Development Hypotheses.  This list is provided at the very end of this survival message, and is also available in the Class Requirements Section of the online Course.  The Term Paper is to present […]

Allocate at least 2 hours to complete this field experience.  Observe and interview a certified teacher teaching English language arts in a grade 1-8 classroom. Observe the teacher and ask how he or she communicates and fosters communication with students and parents.   Your interview questions and observation should inquire about the following: 1.What types of ELA activities do you use to teach skills related to […]

 Several of the works we have read this semester focus on a relationship between two or more people (Gilgamesh and Enkidu, Bata and Anubis, Joseph and his brothers, Ruth and Naomi, Medea and Jason, Phaethon and his father, Orpheus and Eurydice, etc.). Choose two different works and write an essay that makes an argument aboutthe theme of relationships. Some questions to consider: What defines a […]

Based on what you learned thus far in this course, please share your perspective on whether or not you believe Aristotle’s three levels of friendship still apply today, and if the highest level of friendship is attainable in our modern world. Be sure to identify the criteria needed to attain this level of friendship, if you do believe it is possible. If you do not […]

Write a comparison or contrast essay about two of the corresponding characters in the table below. You will choose three of the points of comparison from the pool below as your points of comparison or contrast. Keep in mind that the purpose of a comparison or contrast essay is to reveal something meaningful about the characters and their relationships to the text. The three topics […]

For your final essay, you should choose one of the following options.•Compare and contrast the poems and/or poets within this week’s reading. You may compare poems by the same poet, or poems across more than one poet. Have a debatable, persuasive claim and focus on specific points of comparison, using the Lesson in week 7 to guide your structure. Please consult the MLA handbook if […]