Friday, September 2
We took a step back from our discussion of the antique aspects of Shakespeare's English to get a quick overview of the history of the English language as a whole, looking at parallel translations of the same text (Matthew 6:9) from four periods: Old English, Middle English (Wycliffe), Early Modern English (King James Version),and Late Modern English.
HW due Tuesday:
Complete the FEW exercise by finding and printing out lines from Hamlet using all of your 25 assigned words which appear in the play. (See Documents page of the class website, room301.org.)
Friday, September 2, 2011
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Thursday, September 1
Students checked out copies of Hamlet.
We went over an assignment to be done online but resulting in a printed document dealing with Shakespearean vocabulary, specifically 100 of the most "Frequently Encountered Words" (FEW) in Shakespeare's works.
We then began to discuss the influence of Shakespeare's plays, along with the King James Version of the Bible (contemorary with Shakespeare), in keeping somewhat alive older usages in English.
HW due Tuesday, September 6:
Complete the FEW exercise by finding and printing out lines from Hamlet using all of your 25 assigned words which appear in the play. (See Documents page of the class website, room301.org.)
Students checked out copies of Hamlet.
We went over an assignment to be done online but resulting in a printed document dealing with Shakespearean vocabulary, specifically 100 of the most "Frequently Encountered Words" (FEW) in Shakespeare's works.
We then began to discuss the influence of Shakespeare's plays, along with the King James Version of the Bible (contemorary with Shakespeare), in keeping somewhat alive older usages in English.
HW due Tuesday, September 6:
Complete the FEW exercise by finding and printing out lines from Hamlet using all of your 25 assigned words which appear in the play. (See Documents page of the class website, room301.org.)
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Tuesday, August 30
Students received copies of the syllabus and a letter addressed to parents & guardians. Students need to read both documents and show them both to their folks. The letter (or the bottom section) needs to be signed & returned by the end of the week. The syllabus will be the subject of a quiz on Wednesday.
We previewed the course contents and requirements and we assessed students' existing knowledge (not much) of the first text in the course, Shakespeare's Hamlet, the single most famous work of literature in English, next to the Bible.
HW due Wednesday:
Read the syllabus carefully; quiz to begin the class.
Signed forms from parents/guardians need to be returned by Friday.
Students received copies of the syllabus and a letter addressed to parents & guardians. Students need to read both documents and show them both to their folks. The letter (or the bottom section) needs to be signed & returned by the end of the week. The syllabus will be the subject of a quiz on Wednesday.
We previewed the course contents and requirements and we assessed students' existing knowledge (not much) of the first text in the course, Shakespeare's Hamlet, the single most famous work of literature in English, next to the Bible.
HW due Wednesday:
Read the syllabus carefully; quiz to begin the class.
Signed forms from parents/guardians need to be returned by Friday.
Monday, August 29, 2011
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Wednesday, June 8
We finished watching Dr. Strangelove. then spoke about the final examination tomorrow. Students will be shown short clips from three or four films and will be required to analyze how a certain specified element (or elements) of filmcraft (camera angle and movement, lighting, mise en scene, film editing, sound editing and musical score) is used in the clip. Students should review the original "Classical Hollywood Cinema: Style" packet to be sure they understand what is meant by each of these elements.
Final examination tomorrow
Review the packet.
We finished watching Dr. Strangelove. then spoke about the final examination tomorrow. Students will be shown short clips from three or four films and will be required to analyze how a certain specified element (or elements) of filmcraft (camera angle and movement, lighting, mise en scene, film editing, sound editing and musical score) is used in the clip. Students should review the original "Classical Hollywood Cinema: Style" packet to be sure they understand what is meant by each of these elements.
Final examination tomorrow
Review the packet.
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