Archive for the ‘English and Literature’ Category

Rhetorical Situation

One of the fundamental truths about writing is that it does not occur in a vacuum. Writing is always a response to some sort of situation that calls for a written response. Sometimes the connection between the writing and the situation is obvious: business and personal communications fall into this category. Sometimes the connection is […]

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Closely read the text provided and write a source-based argument on the topic below. Use two additionaloutside texts that you determine to be both credible and relevant to the topic.Topic: Throughout history we have tried to conquer the wilderness, tame the jungles, and master theelements, and we are still trying to conquer space. But are […]

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This week, we will address oral communication. Read three articles and attach a video of yourself speaking for approximately two to three minutes addressing the following questions: What are intriguing/revealing/surprising points you found in the article? Do you believe improving English pronunciation is more, as, or less difficult than other aspects of language such as […]

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We often make judgments about someone based on their accent, such as how old they are or where in the country theyre from. Its common, too, for people to develop preferences for certain accents. All humans have these sorts of automatic associations and reactions, which are typically described as types of accent bias. Please watch […]

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EES88 NX Performance Task #1: Literary Analysis Essay Your Task: Closely read the pair of texts provided and write a well-developed, text-based response of atleast three pages (700-900 words). In your response, first identify the theme, or central idea, related toVoices of Protest that links the two texts. Analyze how each author uses a variety […]

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EES86 NX Performance Task #3: Narrative Writing Your Task: Create a narrative, or story, that develops an idea you have on the following theme: The Modern World. Your narrative can be a personal memoir OR a fictional short story. Whether drawn from your life or a work of imagination, your story should develop your chosen […]

Argument essay with research

EES86 NX Performance Task #2: Argument Essay with Research Closely read the text provided and write a source-based argument on the topic below. Use two additional outside texts that you determine to be both credible and relevant to the topic. Topic: In many peoples opinion, to call the link between language and culture sacred would […]

Research proposal

Instructions For this assessment, put together all of the pieces you have been working on throughout the course to form your research project. The Research Report Template will help you include the following in your project. Insert the following from previous assessments into the template. IntroductionInsert your literature review after your title. If you have […]

review and analysis of an Asian American cultural object

There are a number of Asian American cultural producers who are moving and  shaking the fields of visual art, music, spoken word, film, theater, sports, and performance, but due to years of systemic racism, racialization and marginalization a number of works by Asian Americans just never get reviewed, analyzed, and sometimes even seen, heard or […]

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What others groups in America were inspired by the Civil Rights Movement seeking protections and equal treatment under the law? What have been some of the notable effects of this “universalization of civil rights” as explained in the Chapter? Examine some (if any) of the differences between protections against racial discrimination and other types of […]

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