2/26 Update

Running late
Class is cancelled for today

2/26

Read: School As Inquiry by Steven Wolk
Write: 1 page response

2/20

MANDATORY MEETING
DO NOT BE LATE
DO NOT BE ABSENT

GENDER STUDIES ESSAY PROMPT

Film Studies Essay: Chasing Amy

Answer One of the following questions in short answer form (2-3 pages).  You will be evaluated
on the following criteria: (1) quality of writing—clarity, organization of paper, good intro, good
closing, well developed body paragraphs; (2) meaningful integration of lecture and film
discussion.

1.      Hooper X is probably the most eccentric character in the film. How does knowing the
CONTEXT of his character reinforce social issues of today?

2.      Throughout the film, Holden seems to be on a path of self-discovery.  Give examples of his
view of BINARY relationships and how they clash with Alyssa’s point of views. Is he a dynamic
character? Does he mature or grow as a person?

3.      One of the themes in the film is the issue of sex.  Do you agree with any of the characters in
their views, or do you have a completely different idea? Use examples in the film to
compare/contrast with your own.

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2/19

We will discuss the film next time we meet. 

Please make sure to attend lecture. 

Second essay will be based on the film.

Watch the film: Chasing Amy
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Do Scavenger Hunt before you watch the FILM:

Scavenger Hunt Assignment

Film Studies: Chasing Amy

Search for the following terms and items on google and give me a short answer to each:

·         Lando Calrissian

·         Star Wars

·         Return of the Jedi

·         Anakin Skywalker

·         Darth Vader

·         Hee Haw

·         Larry Flint

·         Cheech and Chong

·         Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure

·         Spanish Fly

·         Sega Genesis

·         Dyke

·         Magic 8 Ball

·         Angela Lansbury (most famous role)

·         "Fight The Power"

·         Jay & Silent Bob

·         Ostracized

·         Cathartic
- Holden Caufield
- "Uncle Tom"

2/13

Read: Woman Hollering Creek by Cisneros

Make sure to have read: Movimientos....by Anzaldua

Print Questions: Bring to class next time.

2/7

Gender Studies Lesson:

Read: Never Marry A Mexican

Read: Moviemientos de rebeldia y las culturas que tracionan

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Write: 1 page response on one of the readings (pick your favorite)

2/6

Read: Indian Camp by Ernest Hemingway & Never Marry A Mexican by Sandra Cisneros

Write: 1 page response paper on both short stories (Half/Half)

2/1

Since we’re locked out of our class again.
We will be meeting at the library. If y’all need anything, I’ll be there.