Sunday, June 2, 2013
Final quarter review
I think overall, this class is pretty fun. Even though it may occasionally have its ups and downs, but overall, the class is a pretty good class. I think a lot of other people are gonna like this class in the future.
Final formal polish letter
Dear Special Olympics Power lifting team,
Over the years, masculinity has had a variety of depictions from time to time. There is a big culture difference of masculinity in real life and popular culture. In real life, being masculine is about being yourself and caring about your family. However, in pop culture, masculinity is about being macho, flexing to impress people, doing something reckless and dangerous, eating meat, pumping iron, etc. There is also the way masculinity is depicted in movies, like being full of muscle and having a lot of guns. I wish to say that masculinity being expressed in pop culture can become a problem if it is not addressed immediately. If concerns like these are left unchecked, they will get out of control and cause a lot of misconceptions about what true masculinity really is.
The research I used for this claim is the Yes! Magazine article The Hazards of Manhood. In the article, people claim that true manhood lies in toughness, power, and competitiveness. I also read that the working man's desire to appear strong would compel them to lift more weight, continue working despite pain, and forgo safety measures. Most people claim that playing it safe will make them look weak. The article also states that the media exploits mens' bodies to instill in them the desire to prove themselves as real men and make themselves appear stronger. I also think that the article makes a very good point about what they say about true manhood and its problems. An example of such a dangerous following would be competing in the Mr. Universe muscle modeling contests.
The claims I wish to point out are that manhood doesn't have to be exploited. I mean, for years, people have been convinced by the media through billboard advertisements, health magazines, workout equipment commercials, or even beer commercials. Men that follow these false messages tend to hop on a bandwagon without seeing who's behind the wheel until it's too late. Most of those people that go on this bandwagon are usually the loud, angry and stupid. I think that we should wise up and discover our masculinity in our own way We should also come up with our own definitions of masculine and feminine. I also feel that achieving true manhood lies within. People just need to find a way to unleash it. An example of such a thing is when the article says that "Our goal should be to create a world that requires neither John Henrys nor G.I Joes" (The Hazards of Manhood) (Oct. 2012).
The hazards of manhood can be avoided if men don't buy into what people say. They can also avoid the ads they see on T.V or on billboards. They should also avoid how manhood is depicted in movies or video games. Manhood in pop culture can also be avoided if people read less comic books involving muscularity. I also think people should avoid advertisements involving T.V dinners (i.e Hungry Man). T.V dinners like these just turn out to be soggy slabs of meat. People think they'll be tough to eat one of these. How ever, I think they shouldn't buy into these T.V dinners. They also should think carefully about the advertisements for weight lifting equipment or dietary supplements. Most guys think that using protein shakes or muscle powder during their workouts help them bulk up the fastest. I feel that people like that are too gullible and should be smart about the choices they make in trying to prove their manhood. I hope this little letter can reach out to you and broaden your minds. Thank you.
Sincerely, Riley Patterson
Works cited: Schwalbe, Michael The Hazards of Manhood Yes! Magazine. Oct. 30th, 2012.
Over the years, masculinity has had a variety of depictions from time to time. There is a big culture difference of masculinity in real life and popular culture. In real life, being masculine is about being yourself and caring about your family. However, in pop culture, masculinity is about being macho, flexing to impress people, doing something reckless and dangerous, eating meat, pumping iron, etc. There is also the way masculinity is depicted in movies, like being full of muscle and having a lot of guns. I wish to say that masculinity being expressed in pop culture can become a problem if it is not addressed immediately. If concerns like these are left unchecked, they will get out of control and cause a lot of misconceptions about what true masculinity really is.
The research I used for this claim is the Yes! Magazine article The Hazards of Manhood. In the article, people claim that true manhood lies in toughness, power, and competitiveness. I also read that the working man's desire to appear strong would compel them to lift more weight, continue working despite pain, and forgo safety measures. Most people claim that playing it safe will make them look weak. The article also states that the media exploits mens' bodies to instill in them the desire to prove themselves as real men and make themselves appear stronger. I also think that the article makes a very good point about what they say about true manhood and its problems. An example of such a dangerous following would be competing in the Mr. Universe muscle modeling contests.
The claims I wish to point out are that manhood doesn't have to be exploited. I mean, for years, people have been convinced by the media through billboard advertisements, health magazines, workout equipment commercials, or even beer commercials. Men that follow these false messages tend to hop on a bandwagon without seeing who's behind the wheel until it's too late. Most of those people that go on this bandwagon are usually the loud, angry and stupid. I think that we should wise up and discover our masculinity in our own way We should also come up with our own definitions of masculine and feminine. I also feel that achieving true manhood lies within. People just need to find a way to unleash it. An example of such a thing is when the article says that "Our goal should be to create a world that requires neither John Henrys nor G.I Joes" (The Hazards of Manhood) (Oct. 2012).
The hazards of manhood can be avoided if men don't buy into what people say. They can also avoid the ads they see on T.V or on billboards. They should also avoid how manhood is depicted in movies or video games. Manhood in pop culture can also be avoided if people read less comic books involving muscularity. I also think people should avoid advertisements involving T.V dinners (i.e Hungry Man). T.V dinners like these just turn out to be soggy slabs of meat. People think they'll be tough to eat one of these. How ever, I think they shouldn't buy into these T.V dinners. They also should think carefully about the advertisements for weight lifting equipment or dietary supplements. Most guys think that using protein shakes or muscle powder during their workouts help them bulk up the fastest. I feel that people like that are too gullible and should be smart about the choices they make in trying to prove their manhood. I hope this little letter can reach out to you and broaden your minds. Thank you.
Sincerely, Riley Patterson
Works cited: Schwalbe, Michael The Hazards of Manhood Yes! Magazine. Oct. 30th, 2012.
Sunday, May 26, 2013
Formal letter final draft
Dear Special Olympics Power lifting team,
Over the years, masculinity has had a variety of depictions from time to time. There is a big culture difference of masculinity in real life and popular culture. In real life, being masculine is about being yourself and caring about your family. However, in pop culture, masculinity is about being macho, flexing to impress people, doing something reckless and dangerous, eating meat, pumping iron, etc. There is also the way masculinity is depicted in movies, like being full of muscle and having a lot of guns. I wish to say that masculinity being expressed in pop culture can become a problem if it is not addressed immediately. If concerns like these are left unchecked, they will get out of control and cause a lot of misconceptions about what true masculinity really is.
The research I used for this claim is the Yes! Magazine article The Hazards of Manhood. In the article, people claim that true manhood lies in toughness, power, and competitiveness. I also read that the working man's desire to appear strong would compel them to lift more weight, continue working despite pain, and forgo safety measures. Most people claim that playing it safe will make them look weak. The article also states that the media exploits mens' bodies to instill in them the desire to prove themselves as real men and make themselves appear stronger. I also think that the article makes a very good point about what they say about true manhood and its problems. An example of such a dangerous following would be competing in the Mr. Universe muscle modeling contests.
The claims I wish to point out are that manhood doesn't have to be exploited. I mean, for years, people have been convinced by the media through billboard advertisements, health magazines, workout equipment commercials, or even beer commercials. Men that follow these false messages tend to hop on a bandwagon without seeing who's behind the wheel until it's too late. Most of those people that go on this bandwagon are usually the loud, angry and stupid. I think that we should wise up and discover our masculinity in our own way. I also feel that achieving true manhood lies within. People just need to find a way to unleash it. An example of such a thing is when the article says that "Our goal should be to create a world that requires neither John Henrys nor G.I Joes" (The Hazards of Manhood) (Oct. 2012).
The hazards of manhood can be avoided if men don't buy into what people say. They can also avoid the ads they see on T.V or on billboards. They should also avoid how manhood is depicted in movies or video games. Manhood in pop culture can also be avoided if people read less comic books involving muscularity. They also should think carefully about the advertisements for weight lifting equipment or dietary supplements. Most guys think that using protein shakes or muscle powder during their workouts help them bulk up the fastest. I feel that people like that are too gullible and should be smart about the choices they make in trying to prove their manhood. I hope this little letter can reach out to you and broaden your minds. Thank you.
Sincerely, Riley Patterson
Works cited: Schwalbe, Michael The Hazards of Manhood Yes! Magazine. Oct. 30th, 2012.
Over the years, masculinity has had a variety of depictions from time to time. There is a big culture difference of masculinity in real life and popular culture. In real life, being masculine is about being yourself and caring about your family. However, in pop culture, masculinity is about being macho, flexing to impress people, doing something reckless and dangerous, eating meat, pumping iron, etc. There is also the way masculinity is depicted in movies, like being full of muscle and having a lot of guns. I wish to say that masculinity being expressed in pop culture can become a problem if it is not addressed immediately. If concerns like these are left unchecked, they will get out of control and cause a lot of misconceptions about what true masculinity really is.
The research I used for this claim is the Yes! Magazine article The Hazards of Manhood. In the article, people claim that true manhood lies in toughness, power, and competitiveness. I also read that the working man's desire to appear strong would compel them to lift more weight, continue working despite pain, and forgo safety measures. Most people claim that playing it safe will make them look weak. The article also states that the media exploits mens' bodies to instill in them the desire to prove themselves as real men and make themselves appear stronger. I also think that the article makes a very good point about what they say about true manhood and its problems. An example of such a dangerous following would be competing in the Mr. Universe muscle modeling contests.
The claims I wish to point out are that manhood doesn't have to be exploited. I mean, for years, people have been convinced by the media through billboard advertisements, health magazines, workout equipment commercials, or even beer commercials. Men that follow these false messages tend to hop on a bandwagon without seeing who's behind the wheel until it's too late. Most of those people that go on this bandwagon are usually the loud, angry and stupid. I think that we should wise up and discover our masculinity in our own way. I also feel that achieving true manhood lies within. People just need to find a way to unleash it. An example of such a thing is when the article says that "Our goal should be to create a world that requires neither John Henrys nor G.I Joes" (The Hazards of Manhood) (Oct. 2012).
The hazards of manhood can be avoided if men don't buy into what people say. They can also avoid the ads they see on T.V or on billboards. They should also avoid how manhood is depicted in movies or video games. Manhood in pop culture can also be avoided if people read less comic books involving muscularity. They also should think carefully about the advertisements for weight lifting equipment or dietary supplements. Most guys think that using protein shakes or muscle powder during their workouts help them bulk up the fastest. I feel that people like that are too gullible and should be smart about the choices they make in trying to prove their manhood. I hope this little letter can reach out to you and broaden your minds. Thank you.
Sincerely, Riley Patterson
Works cited: Schwalbe, Michael The Hazards of Manhood Yes! Magazine. Oct. 30th, 2012.
Sunday, May 19, 2013
Revised Draft
Dear Special Olympics Power lifting team,
Over the years, masculinity has had a variety of depictions from time to time. There is a big culture difference of masculinity in real life and popular culture. In real life, being masculine is about being yourself and caring about your family. However, in pop culture, masculinity is about being macho, flexing to impress people, doing something reckless and dangerous, eating meat, pumping iron, etc. There is also the way masculinity is depicted in movies, like being full of muscle and having a lot of guns. I wish to say that masculinity being expressed in pop culture can become a problem if it is not addressed immediately. If concerns like these are left unchecked, they will get out of control and cause a lot of misconceptions about what true masculinity really is.
The research I used for this claim is the Yes! Magazine article The Hazards of Manhood. In the article, people claim that true manhood lies in toughness, power, and competitiveness. I also read that the working man's desire to appear strong would compel them to lift more weight, continue working despite pain, and forgo safety measures. Most men claim that playing it safe will make them look weak. The article also states that the media exploits mens' bodies to instill in them the desire to prove themselves as real men. I also think that the article makes a very good point about what they say about true manhood and its problems.
The claims I wish to point out are that manhood doesn't have to be exploited. I mean, for years, people have been convinced by the media through billboard advertisements, health magazines, or even beer commercials. Men that follow these false messages tend to hop on a bandwagon without seeing who's behind the wheel. Most of those people that go on this bandwagon are usually the loud, angry and stupid. I think that we should wise up and discover our masculinity in our own way. I also feel that achieving true manhood lies within. People just need to find a way to unleash it.
The hazards of manhood can be avoided if men don't buy into what people say. They can also avoid the ads they see on T.V or on billboards. They should also avoid how manhood is depicted in movies or video games. Manhood in pop culture can also be avoided if people read less comic books involving muscularity. They also should think carefully about the advertisements for weight lifting equipment or dietary supplements. Most guys think that using protein shakes or muscle powder during their workouts help them bulk up the fastest. I feel that people like that are too gullible and should be smart about the choices they make in trying to prove their manhood. I hope this little letter can reach out to you and broaden your minds. Thank you.
Sincerely, Riley Patterson
Works cited: Schwalbe, Michael The Hazards of Manhood Yes! Magazine. Oct. 30th, 2012.
Over the years, masculinity has had a variety of depictions from time to time. There is a big culture difference of masculinity in real life and popular culture. In real life, being masculine is about being yourself and caring about your family. However, in pop culture, masculinity is about being macho, flexing to impress people, doing something reckless and dangerous, eating meat, pumping iron, etc. There is also the way masculinity is depicted in movies, like being full of muscle and having a lot of guns. I wish to say that masculinity being expressed in pop culture can become a problem if it is not addressed immediately. If concerns like these are left unchecked, they will get out of control and cause a lot of misconceptions about what true masculinity really is.
The research I used for this claim is the Yes! Magazine article The Hazards of Manhood. In the article, people claim that true manhood lies in toughness, power, and competitiveness. I also read that the working man's desire to appear strong would compel them to lift more weight, continue working despite pain, and forgo safety measures. Most men claim that playing it safe will make them look weak. The article also states that the media exploits mens' bodies to instill in them the desire to prove themselves as real men. I also think that the article makes a very good point about what they say about true manhood and its problems.
The claims I wish to point out are that manhood doesn't have to be exploited. I mean, for years, people have been convinced by the media through billboard advertisements, health magazines, or even beer commercials. Men that follow these false messages tend to hop on a bandwagon without seeing who's behind the wheel. Most of those people that go on this bandwagon are usually the loud, angry and stupid. I think that we should wise up and discover our masculinity in our own way. I also feel that achieving true manhood lies within. People just need to find a way to unleash it.
The hazards of manhood can be avoided if men don't buy into what people say. They can also avoid the ads they see on T.V or on billboards. They should also avoid how manhood is depicted in movies or video games. Manhood in pop culture can also be avoided if people read less comic books involving muscularity. They also should think carefully about the advertisements for weight lifting equipment or dietary supplements. Most guys think that using protein shakes or muscle powder during their workouts help them bulk up the fastest. I feel that people like that are too gullible and should be smart about the choices they make in trying to prove their manhood. I hope this little letter can reach out to you and broaden your minds. Thank you.
Sincerely, Riley Patterson
Works cited: Schwalbe, Michael The Hazards of Manhood Yes! Magazine. Oct. 30th, 2012.
Online peer review
I think my formal letter was pretty good so far. I wasn't sure how the revising the letter thing works, so I just edited what I got on the letter so far. I hope that what I put on the letter was good enough. If not, I understand.
Sunday, May 12, 2013
Draft Formal Paper #2
Dear Special Olympics Power lifting team,
Over the years, masculinity has had a variety of depictions from time to time. There is a big culture difference of masculinity in real life and popular culture. In real life, being masculine is about being yourself and caring about your family. However, in pop culture, masculinity is about being macho, flexing to impress people, doing something reckless and dangerous, eating meat, pumping iron, etc. There is also the way masculinity is depicted in movies, like being full of muscle and having a lot of guns. I wish to say that masculinity being expressed in pop culture can become a problem if it is not addressed immediately.
The research I used for this claim is the Yes! Magazine article The Hazards of Manhood. In the article, people claim that true manhood lies in toughness, power, and competitiveness. I also read that the working man's desire to appear strong would compel them to lift more weight, continue working despite pain, and forgo safety measures. Most men claim that playing it safe will make them look weak. The article also states that the media exploits mens' bodies to instill in them the desire to prove themselves as real men. I also think that the article makes a very good point about what they say about true manhood and its problems.
The claims I wish to point out are that manhood doesn't have to be exploited. I mean, for years, men have been convinced by the media through billboard advertisements, health magazines, or even beer commercials. Men that follow these false messages tend to hop on a bandwagon without seeing who's behind the wheel. Most of those men that go on this bandwagon are usually the loud, angry and stupid. I think that men should wise up and discover their masculinity in their own way. I also feel that achieving true manhood lies within. People just need to find a way to unleash it.
The hazards of manhood can be avoided if men don't buy into what people say. They can also avoid the ads they see on T.V or on billboards. They should also avoid how manhood is depicted in movies or video games. They also should think carefully about the advertisements for weight lifting equipment or dietary supplements. Most men think that using protein shakes or muscle powder during their workouts help them bulk up the fastest. I feel that people like that are too gullible and should be smart about the choices they make in trying to prove their manhood. I hope this little letter can reach out to you and broaden your minds. Thank you.
Sincerely, Riley Patterson
Works cited: Schwalbe, Michael The Hazards of Manhood Yes! Magazine. Oct. 30th, 2012.
Over the years, masculinity has had a variety of depictions from time to time. There is a big culture difference of masculinity in real life and popular culture. In real life, being masculine is about being yourself and caring about your family. However, in pop culture, masculinity is about being macho, flexing to impress people, doing something reckless and dangerous, eating meat, pumping iron, etc. There is also the way masculinity is depicted in movies, like being full of muscle and having a lot of guns. I wish to say that masculinity being expressed in pop culture can become a problem if it is not addressed immediately.
The research I used for this claim is the Yes! Magazine article The Hazards of Manhood. In the article, people claim that true manhood lies in toughness, power, and competitiveness. I also read that the working man's desire to appear strong would compel them to lift more weight, continue working despite pain, and forgo safety measures. Most men claim that playing it safe will make them look weak. The article also states that the media exploits mens' bodies to instill in them the desire to prove themselves as real men. I also think that the article makes a very good point about what they say about true manhood and its problems.
The claims I wish to point out are that manhood doesn't have to be exploited. I mean, for years, men have been convinced by the media through billboard advertisements, health magazines, or even beer commercials. Men that follow these false messages tend to hop on a bandwagon without seeing who's behind the wheel. Most of those men that go on this bandwagon are usually the loud, angry and stupid. I think that men should wise up and discover their masculinity in their own way. I also feel that achieving true manhood lies within. People just need to find a way to unleash it.
The hazards of manhood can be avoided if men don't buy into what people say. They can also avoid the ads they see on T.V or on billboards. They should also avoid how manhood is depicted in movies or video games. They also should think carefully about the advertisements for weight lifting equipment or dietary supplements. Most men think that using protein shakes or muscle powder during their workouts help them bulk up the fastest. I feel that people like that are too gullible and should be smart about the choices they make in trying to prove their manhood. I hope this little letter can reach out to you and broaden your minds. Thank you.
Sincerely, Riley Patterson
Works cited: Schwalbe, Michael The Hazards of Manhood Yes! Magazine. Oct. 30th, 2012.
Thursday, May 9, 2013
Third quarter review
So far, the class in its' third quarter is going swimmingly well. I think it'll go well for any future students that take this class.
Sunday, May 5, 2013
Annotated Bibilography
Cabral, Matt. Oct. 30th, 2012. Entertainment Weekly.com. Popwatch Blog posting. 'Halo 4' goes episodic with the in-game weekly series 'Spartan Ops'.
When I looked at the article about how masculinity is defined through video games, I think that in video games, masculinity is depicted as being gung-ho and having a big weapon. I believe that video games tend to cast people in a different light than what they are in real life. I think video games do not always depict men as being macho or aggressive as they sometimes use brains in strategy games. I also think that video games tend to have people think they can be like what the characters in the games are in real life. I also believe that people need to learn how video games have a very different depiction of what feminism and masculinity to what it is in real life. I think that depictions like these make American culture into a "pleasure dome" as it allows people who play these games to indulge in digital activities.
Schwalbe, Michael. Oct. 30th, 2012. The Hazards of Manhood. Yes! Magazine. 284 Madrona Way NE, Ste. 116, Bainbridge Island, Wa.
When I read up about what hazards manhood holds for people, I learned that people want to prove themselves as being hard workers, yet it will cost them their lives. It causes men to work themselves to exhaustion, cause bad health problems, and in some cases, premature death. I also found that mens' desire to appear strong and tough would lead them to forgo safety, thinking it will make them appear weak. I feel that it may be true in occasions like a football game or being a construction worker. I also found that in war, mens' bodies are exploited in the marketplace. It is depicted that powerlessness is compensated for use in symbolizing manhood. I feel that manhood may have its ups and downs, but it does have a few benefits. I feel that masculinity like this make American culture into a 'killer culture" since it poses a few health hazards for men to express themselves.
When I looked at the article about how masculinity is defined through video games, I think that in video games, masculinity is depicted as being gung-ho and having a big weapon. I believe that video games tend to cast people in a different light than what they are in real life. I think video games do not always depict men as being macho or aggressive as they sometimes use brains in strategy games. I also think that video games tend to have people think they can be like what the characters in the games are in real life. I also believe that people need to learn how video games have a very different depiction of what feminism and masculinity to what it is in real life. I think that depictions like these make American culture into a "pleasure dome" as it allows people who play these games to indulge in digital activities.
Schwalbe, Michael. Oct. 30th, 2012. The Hazards of Manhood. Yes! Magazine. 284 Madrona Way NE, Ste. 116, Bainbridge Island, Wa.
When I read up about what hazards manhood holds for people, I learned that people want to prove themselves as being hard workers, yet it will cost them their lives. It causes men to work themselves to exhaustion, cause bad health problems, and in some cases, premature death. I also found that mens' desire to appear strong and tough would lead them to forgo safety, thinking it will make them appear weak. I feel that it may be true in occasions like a football game or being a construction worker. I also found that in war, mens' bodies are exploited in the marketplace. It is depicted that powerlessness is compensated for use in symbolizing manhood. I feel that manhood may have its ups and downs, but it does have a few benefits. I feel that masculinity like this make American culture into a 'killer culture" since it poses a few health hazards for men to express themselves.
Sunday, April 28, 2013
Readers' Response #4
As I was reading Under the sign of Mickey Mouse and Co., I was quite fascinated by how some people from Western cultures would sometimes listen to Third World music. I also found that people believe American culture is making its way into nations all over the world.
It was quite surprising to see how people think American corporations tend to sell off of their image of celebrities or entertainment. Companies that do so earn $50 or $80 billion dollars, most of it from video games.
I also thought it interesting to read how American pop culture is close to a global lingua franca, drawing the urban and young into a common cultural zone where they share dreams of freedom, wealth, comfort, innocence, and power.
I have seen that people have great dependency on supply and demand when it comes to income from foreign materials shipped into the U.S of in the U.S itself.
It was quite surprising to see how people think American corporations tend to sell off of their image of celebrities or entertainment. Companies that do so earn $50 or $80 billion dollars, most of it from video games.
I also thought it interesting to read how American pop culture is close to a global lingua franca, drawing the urban and young into a common cultural zone where they share dreams of freedom, wealth, comfort, innocence, and power.
I have seen that people have great dependency on supply and demand when it comes to income from foreign materials shipped into the U.S of in the U.S itself.
Sunday, April 21, 2013
Rhetorical Analysis #3/ I would change...
Purpose: I feel that the purpose of Rereading America is to point out how people of the younger generation have different views on what they think of American society than people of the older generation.
Audience: The audience that the article is intended for is the American public. This article is designed to show people what they think of America and what differences the older and younger generations have for their perspectives on it.
Mode of message conveyance: The mode of message the author used is being direct with what people think about the U.S. It allows the author to express what the readers feel about how their country is changing. The author also expresses what the younger generation feel about the America they see differing from what the older generation view America.
If I could change anything in my society, I would change the way people use gasoline for their cars. I'd convince people to use compact cars as they consume less gas.
Audience: The audience that the article is intended for is the American public. This article is designed to show people what they think of America and what differences the older and younger generations have for their perspectives on it.
Mode of message conveyance: The mode of message the author used is being direct with what people think about the U.S. It allows the author to express what the readers feel about how their country is changing. The author also expresses what the younger generation feel about the America they see differing from what the older generation view America.
If I could change anything in my society, I would change the way people use gasoline for their cars. I'd convince people to use compact cars as they consume less gas.
Sunday, April 14, 2013
Reading Response #3
When I read Rereading America,I was quite fascinated by how people have different perspectives on what they think about the United States. i read how some people in a younger generation deem what is cool and what is "square". People view how America allows things like MTV to change what people think about how they want to view their society. Mostly, I think they are jumping to a lot of conclusions. I think kids today have a different view on how they see the world around them.
Sunday, April 7, 2013
What I have learned so far
What I have learned so far is how to use MLA citations for my reports and what to do to give credit to sources where I got my information and how to incorporate them.
Reflections
So far, I think the class is going smooth. I haven't had any problems so far and the assignments are well thought out. I think this class isn't as tough as I thought it was. I think the class might become a favorite.
MLA Information
The type of sources I used for my Iran Topic Report was the New York Times website article about Zahra Rahnavard. It talked about Zahra's role in helping her husband run for the presidency of Iran and what she had done for women's rights in Iran.
According to Ms. Knapp's blog, in order to cite your source, you have to follow these steps:
1. Explain where you got the information by incorporating a simple sentence before the excerpt.
2. Use a short signal phrase and quote an important section of the material
Example: According the 1988 Kresge College Mission statement, "insert quotation."
3. Use a signal phrase with a brief explanation as to the reason you are using the quoted material.
Example: According to the Kresge College Mission statement, freedom of expression has its limitations: "insert quotation."
4. Use MLA style citations and a Works Cited page.
Each step explains what to do when you are citing your information for your reports or formal papers.
This information has helped me better understand how I can incorporate outside research for my reports and give credit to them. It compares to the work I do in Library 10 as it involves citing my work and making a Works Cited page.
I think the Library 10 course is pretty easy as I get to do it on a computer without any need to write notes or do complicated paragraphs and whatnot. The handbook provides great information on how to create a works cited page and what to do when you're creating a report and how you can attribute the information you use in your report to the source and using quotes.
According to Ms. Knapp's blog, in order to cite your source, you have to follow these steps:
1. Explain where you got the information by incorporating a simple sentence before the excerpt.
Example: Here is the what the 1988 Mission Statement from the Kresge College website at University of California, Santa Cruz, said about the freedom of expression:
2. Use a short signal phrase and quote an important section of the material
Example: According the 1988 Kresge College Mission statement, "insert quotation."
3. Use a signal phrase with a brief explanation as to the reason you are using the quoted material.
Example: According to the Kresge College Mission statement, freedom of expression has its limitations: "insert quotation."
4. Use MLA style citations and a Works Cited page.
Each step explains what to do when you are citing your information for your reports or formal papers.
This information has helped me better understand how I can incorporate outside research for my reports and give credit to them. It compares to the work I do in Library 10 as it involves citing my work and making a Works Cited page.
I think the Library 10 course is pretty easy as I get to do it on a computer without any need to write notes or do complicated paragraphs and whatnot. The handbook provides great information on how to create a works cited page and what to do when you're creating a report and how you can attribute the information you use in your report to the source and using quotes.
Sunday, March 24, 2013
RA: Persepolis
Author: Marjane composed this text. She also composed how her family coped with how Iran was dealing with the hostage crisis.
Audience: The text's audience is assumed to believe that people should have an empathy to what Marjane was coping with the problems she faced, particularly those with education or family.
Statement: The text is saying that people have different problems and attitudes involving the U.S and send a message. It is supported by showing how hostage crisis in Iran showed little to no empathy.
Purpose: The purpose of this text is to show what people saw in Iran as a minor event. Marjane hopes to show what her family was going through and how they were dealing with it.
Point of view: Marjane adopts this from a 1st person point of view. What makes it evident is her eyewitness accounts of how the Islamic Revolution changed her country.
Historical influences: The historical influences I discern are when Marjane points out how Persia (now Iran) had faced war and rebellion for over 1400 years.
Text features: The features of this text are used in the style of a graphic novel and a memoir mixed together. The language features and appeals are evident and significant by showing how people in Iran or Europe have a different language barrier and how they can communicate with one another.
Text style: I would say the style of this text would be academic, hip, and formal.
Text tone: I would characterize the text's tone as serious, yet somewhat humorous.
Audience: The text's audience is assumed to believe that people should have an empathy to what Marjane was coping with the problems she faced, particularly those with education or family.
Statement: The text is saying that people have different problems and attitudes involving the U.S and send a message. It is supported by showing how hostage crisis in Iran showed little to no empathy.
Purpose: The purpose of this text is to show what people saw in Iran as a minor event. Marjane hopes to show what her family was going through and how they were dealing with it.
Point of view: Marjane adopts this from a 1st person point of view. What makes it evident is her eyewitness accounts of how the Islamic Revolution changed her country.
Historical influences: The historical influences I discern are when Marjane points out how Persia (now Iran) had faced war and rebellion for over 1400 years.
Text features: The features of this text are used in the style of a graphic novel and a memoir mixed together. The language features and appeals are evident and significant by showing how people in Iran or Europe have a different language barrier and how they can communicate with one another.
Text style: I would say the style of this text would be academic, hip, and formal.
Text tone: I would characterize the text's tone as serious, yet somewhat humorous.
Sunday, March 17, 2013
Reader Response #2
So far, Persepolis is becoming quite a good read. I think that people should all read this book. This book is quite descriptive in how Marjane had experienced her childhood in Tehran and how the book set the stage for Marjane's teenage years when she later goes to Austria. When Marjane was growing up in Iran, she saw how people started getting on the bandwagon for new culture change after the Shah was driven out. Marjane also saw how popular culture from the West started to have an effect on her when she got posters featuring Iron Maiden and Kim Wilde. Overall, I think this book is a brilliant subject to read up and or brush up on.
Sunday, March 10, 2013
Research project (revised) blog
Research
project: Zahra Rahnavard
Riley Patterson
3/12/13
Eng. 1A
S. Knapp
Zahra Rahnavard, 64, a committed artist, inspired
educator and tireless equal right advocate (Ebadi). She is also the wife of Mir
Hossein Mousavi who ran for the presidency of Iran against Mahmoud Ahmadinejad
in 2009. And with her husband, Rahnavard advocated fiercely for equal rights
for every Iranian, especially for women. Rahnavard’s charismatic personality
and courageous actions resembled Marjane Satrapi, the main character in Persepolis. Like Marjane Satrapi in Persepolis, Rahnavard is a brave woman
who grew up during the Iranian Revolution, broke away from the traditional
roles of Islamic women and became more embracive of different cultures. Even
more so, Rahnavard also utilized her popular presence to influence Iran’s
national policies for the better.
When Rahnavard stared her political career, she had
experience as a university dean which allowed her to express authority. This in
uncommon in Iran as women were not allowed to express themselves. Using this
experience, Rahnavard was able to assist her husband to run in the 2009
election for the presidency of Iran. Yet, Rahnavard’s involvement in her
husband’s campaign effort was not well received by the Iranian public: some
even ridiculed Mousavi for having a woman advisor in his campaign.
Unfortunately, Iranian president Ahmadinejad is one of those disapproving
voices. At one of the presidential debates, Ahmadinejad, in an attempt to
discredit Mousavi, claimed that Mousavi constantly takes orders from Rahnavard.
This public claim not only caused great embarrassment for Mousavi, but also
caused enormous trouble for the campaign.
Despite
the troubles and the embarrassment Rahnavard caused for Mousavi’s campaign,
Rahnavard was still viewed as the reason for her husband’s rise to political
power according to the New York Times. Both Rahnavard and her husband wanted
women in Iran to have equal rights and political clout since women in the
Middle East weren't allowed to speak their own minds. For example, even
Rahnavard, the wife of a powerful politician, had faced restrictions in matters
such as inheritance and court testimony because of her gender. She also had to
face opposition from Islamic traditionalists who were convinced that what Rahnavard
was doing is corrupt. A couple of examples of how Satrapi had faced the same
oppositions was when the female branch of the Guardians of the Revolution said
that Satrapi’s Nike shoes were “punk shoes” and her veil was not covering her
hair all the way (Satrapi 133). They also thought Satrapi’s denim jacket
symbolized decadence (Satrapi 133).
In Persepolis, Satrapi and her parents were supportive of the Islamic
Revolution, which overthrew the Shah and opened up Satrapi’s view on the world.
As Satrapi grew older, she started to feel that what her people were doing was
ill-advised as she began to adopt western materialism. However, the Guardians
of the Revolution’s female branch thought that what Satrapi was doing was
immoral. The guardians brought her to their headquarters to contemplate on how
to punish her, but Satrapi managed to cook up a sob story involving her family
to convince them to let her go. In Persepolis,
Satrapi said when she went with her parents to protest the veils the women had
to wear; another group of protesters that supported the scarf started to get
violent and attacked them, causing her and her parents to run away (Satrapi
76). Similarly, Rahnavard had faced opposition from tens of thousands of
Iranians when she and her husband proposed to allow the women to vote in
national elections and to eliminate discrimination based on gender roles. Rahnavard
believed that if women in Iran had equal rights as men, the women wouldn’t be
discriminated against for their upbringing. Rahnavard wanted to have Iran
become a new nation where both men and women have equal rights and are treated
like individuals. Feeling threatened by Rahnavard’s progressive policy, Mahmoud
Ahmadinejad accused her for entering a graduate program without taking an
entrance exam, in an attempt to discredit her policy.
Overall,
Rahnavard and Satrapi are similar as they both broke away from tradition and
adopted new customs which allowed them to express their individuality. In the
NYT article and Persepolis, both women
explained how they wanted to express themselves in a country that didn't allow
them to think otherwise. At a rally, Rahnavard said “Make up your files, but
the file-makers will be defeated” (New York Times; Zahra Rahnavard). It meant that despite the
various political setbacks, women in Iran will have equal rights and take part
in politics. An example of how Satrapi’s actions are similar to what Rahnavard
faced is that Satrapi saw on the news that the ministry of education decreed to
have all universities be closed for two years as the leader of Iran believed
that if people went to school, it would lead them astray from the path of
Islam. Satrapi took this as an attack on her education as she wanted to learn
chemistry.
Works Cited:
Satrapi, Marjane. Persepolis 1st edition New
York: Pantheon, 2007. 76. Print
“Zahra Rahnavard”. New York Times 16 June 2009, n. page. Web. 9 Mar. 2013.
Sunday, March 3, 2013
Reading response Persepolis
In Persepolis, Marjane explained how people in Iran began to change how they lived their lives when the Islamic Revolution brought about the downfall of the Shah. Some examples were that the kids in her classes were separated from one another and began wearing veils. She mentions how her mother was involved in demonstrations for people who were against the veil. Her mother feared for her life when she saw her photo on a magazine, so she had to dye her hair to change her appearance. Marjane explained that when she was born, she believed herself to be the "last prophet".
I find this section meaningful as the book describes how Marjane and her family had been involved in Iran's cultural revolution. The book also explains how she started to become a supporter of the revolution at a young age and how she wanted to help bring change to Iran. I also feel that the book expressed how the people of Iran felt with the Shah in power. They saw him as a tyrant since he was supported by the U.S. The book also expressed how religion played a part in Marjane's life by letting her express how she wanted to be a prophet.
My opinion on the reading is that I think it is brilliant as the reading in the book describes how Marjane lived her life in Iran at a time when people started to think that they need more independence from those that would oppress them. I think that the book tells quite a vivid story on how Marjane's childhood was presented and how the Iranian government wanted her to live her life. I also think that people need to read more of this book to get an understanding on how Marjane wanted to send her message to people.
I find this section meaningful as the book describes how Marjane and her family had been involved in Iran's cultural revolution. The book also explains how she started to become a supporter of the revolution at a young age and how she wanted to help bring change to Iran. I also feel that the book expressed how the people of Iran felt with the Shah in power. They saw him as a tyrant since he was supported by the U.S. The book also expressed how religion played a part in Marjane's life by letting her express how she wanted to be a prophet.
My opinion on the reading is that I think it is brilliant as the reading in the book describes how Marjane lived her life in Iran at a time when people started to think that they need more independence from those that would oppress them. I think that the book tells quite a vivid story on how Marjane's childhood was presented and how the Iranian government wanted her to live her life. I also think that people need to read more of this book to get an understanding on how Marjane wanted to send her message to people.
Sunday, February 24, 2013
First Quarter review
So far, I feel that the English 1A class is a good class. It may have its occasional ups and downs, but when given the opportunity, the class can really help students see their full potential .
Thursday, February 14, 2013
I am
I am a student at Cabrillo and I am a fast reader. I also am a good cook and I am also a bit of a history buff. The gifts I possess are being focused and being punctual. I also come prepared for any class I have. I also come with an open mind. I also have good culinary skills.
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