Tuesday, November 25, 2008

extra credit?

will there be any other extra credit offered besides going to the poetry forum today? im at work and i dont think i can make it...

Sunday, November 23, 2008

Tests and turnin

hi all,
does anyone know the code for turnin.com? also just wanted to make sure...we did indeed move the research paper due date to wed dec 10 day of the final right?
thanks!!

Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Starter Questions for 11/25/08 Cervantes

Read Cervantes: 2671-2714.

Answer the following Starter Question:


Cervantes juggles two realities for Don Quixote with ease. Select a section from the our readings and examine how he achieves this feat.

Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Readings and Starter Question for 11/19

Read: Petrarch, Eramus, Machiavelli, Montaigne--All selections

Answer the following starter question:

In what ways is Montaigne a "modern" thinker and writer. Use examples to prove your claim.

Don't forget your exam is due on 11/19!

Wednesday, November 5, 2008

Readings for 11/12

Read the Boccaccio and Chaucer selections and the section on medieval lyrics.

Do the following Starter Question:



Starter Question for Boccaccio and Chaucer


Write a page to two pages that examine how The Decameron and The Canterbury Tales present corruption and immoral behaviors in the medieval church.