Note for Essay Prompt 2

What I mean by "invisibility" is how we don't see representation of this kind of difference in the media, and how people hide it by not talking about it. One thing I mentioned in class is how representation matters. How does this affect class difference?

Short Essay Guidelines

Okay, so here are a few guidelines that might help:
First, consider the question in the essay prompt. Write your introduction as an explanation of what you think the question is asking, and give a thoughtful reply. You can write the reply part after you've written the body, if that helps.
The body should briefly summarize the text you want to discuss and the extra piece of media you found. Then synthesize and reflect: how do these two things relate to each other, and how do they relate to the question? What evidence do they provide for your answer? Can you make an argument? Do you have any criticisms of the author or creator of the media, and how they use satire? If so, why are these things problematic, why does it matter?  Do you have other thoughts about this subject? What is at stake? Why are the pieces significant?
An entire conclusion paragraph isn't so necessary in such a short, reflective piece, but you might include a sentence or two about any new ideas or avenues of research these thoughts direct you to examine.

Important Links Discussed in Class Today

Updated Schedule: Here.
Readings Folder Link: Here.
Example Short Essay: Here.
Rubric for Short Essays: Here.

Week 3, January 25-29

It's snowing! However, chances are that classes will resume back to normal next week, so here is the plan:

On Monday, January 25th, we will plan to discuss how to find an argument and the purpose of satire in an argument on the basis of the Swift and Foer articles.

For Wednesday, January 27th, bring in your printed first short essay assignment. Be sure to include your name and section number at the top, and a bibliography at the end.
My mentor suggested reducing the number of reading assignments, so before class on Tuesday only read the Sanders article linked here, "Common Wealth."

Friday, January 29th we will be watching and discussing the Ted Talk by Aaron Huey. I'm going to work up  an adjusted schedule accounting for the snow day and the reduction in reading assignments, and post it sometime next week, so stay tuned!

Short Essay Prompts Plus Readings for Week 2

Here is the link to the Short Essay Prompts.
And the link for the Ad Analysis Presentation.

For Monday, we have an academic holiday in honor of Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., so no class.
Wednesday, please bring a (digital or printed) copy of a news article for a citation exercise.

Before class on Friday, read these two articles:
Jonathan Swift "A Modest Proposal."
Jonathan Foer "A Case for Eating Dogs."
Note also that your First Short Essay Option is due on January 25th. Please bring a printed copy to turn in at the beginning of class.

First Syllabus & Schedule of Assignments

Welcome to the Spring 2016 WRD 111 Blog!

Here are a few links to get you started: 

Syllabus
Schedule of Assignments
Friday's Reading: Savini's "Looking for Trouble"

These files may change - usually they both do - so check back daily for new blog posts. I will not be using Canvas or Blackboard during this semester, so this blog and your email address will be our main points of contact. 

My email for this class is jenniferlhudgens (at) uky (dot) edu or if you fail to reach me there you can try jenniferphilosophy (at) gmail (dot) com - but I DO NOT discuss grades by email, you must come to office hours or make an appointment. This is to protect your privacy, and is policy!

I had a fantastic time teaching WRD 110, and I hope we have another great semester this Spring with WRD 111!