THE WHITE HOUSE
I chose the White House as my iconic image because no matter where you are in the world, it's known. It is America, It is a sign of power and prosperity, of Democracy, and Freedom for all of the American people.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Monday, September 28, 2009
Joe Rosenthal - Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima (1945)
the iconic picture of US soldiers working together to plant the flag, this was considered by many as the end of the war
The Michael Jordan "Jumpman" picture as an iconic image.....
This picture is iconic because it sums up the best part of all sports, the glory. It signifies the glory of achieving a new height through the sacrifice many athletes endure. It is the iconic symbol of athletic perfection through the pose of the greatest basketball player to ever play the game.
Iconic Image
The President of the United States is a globally recognized symbol of the power of freedom and liberty. The President -- both former and present -- is the leader of the free world, and represents a nation governed by the people. The United States Presidency is an icon of possibility, opportunity, and equality.
The power is within the people... to change!
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/23/world/europe/23france.html?_r=1&scp=6&sq=refugees%20afghanistan&st=cse
ICONIC IMAGE
http://www.auspiciousdragon.net/photowords/?p=1763
I can see this picture as an iconic image for many reasons. I think the picture represent our world in this time. The palm trees acts like the frame of the whole view; even though, they are inside the picture. Also, they cover the ugliness of the center vision of the big city. In addition, you can see the danger of pollution that is coming from the city to poison our palm tree frame, the whole picture and us. That is the reflection of our frightening life.
I can see this picture as an iconic image for many reasons. I think the picture represent our world in this time. The palm trees acts like the frame of the whole view; even though, they are inside the picture. Also, they cover the ugliness of the center vision of the big city. In addition, you can see the danger of pollution that is coming from the city to poison our palm tree frame, the whole picture and us. That is the reflection of our frightening life.
Swoosh!
To most people, the “Nike Swoosh” icon represents excellence and quality of sports apparel and footwear. It is also symbolic with some of sports greatest athletes such as Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods, and Roger Federer. The product Nike sells is also some of the most expensive in its industry and this is where their icon can stand as a symbol for exploitation. The workers that cut and assemble their product work in less than healthy work environments. There are reports that state they are exposed to dangerous breathing conditions and exposed to disease because of the lack of health care. There are also reports that these types of workers often work 65 hours per week to get paid $10 a week total. Nike’s total revenue exceeded $18 billion in 2008 and they have not made a sustained effort to improve these conditions.
From Olivia: Guidelines for CR1
Creative Response #1
An "epistolary essay" is an essay in the form of a letter. (Epistle=letter.) This letter is an "open letter," meaning that it is NOT private; it is meant to be made public. Your letter is meant to discuss ideas, by focusing on an individual. Your letter should be addressed to any name or face that has come up in our Social Justice Documentation texts (the song, the poem, ST, DL, Miss America, Faces of the Dead). It is NOT addressed to Terkel or to Gordon/Okihiro/Lange or to Bob Dylan, etc.
Make the addressee someone whose face/name/story (from our texts) you have been a witness to. We are re-structuring the power relationships between writing and history and individuals.
Your goal is to "zoom in" on an individual in order to 1) discuss our ideas from class and your own reflections on these ideas, and 2) make connections. This is formal writing, but it is creative and thoughtful.
Your thesis, unlike in an analysis, might not be in one, clear statement. More likely, it will be a main idea that you build throughout your letter. What do you want the reader to feel?
10 points
Your thesis should be supported with interesting connections and new, unique ideas.
5 points
Grammar/Mechanics
5 points
The Creative Response does NOT get turned in; it gets posted on the blog. Follow the syllabus schedule for deadlines.
An exciting thing: after everyone posts, we will have a library of about twenty-five letters--all trying to use writing as a force for understanding and progress! It will be our class theme in action.
An "epistolary essay" is an essay in the form of a letter. (Epistle=letter.) This letter is an "open letter," meaning that it is NOT private; it is meant to be made public. Your letter is meant to discuss ideas, by focusing on an individual. Your letter should be addressed to any name or face that has come up in our Social Justice Documentation texts (the song, the poem, ST, DL, Miss America, Faces of the Dead). It is NOT addressed to Terkel or to Gordon/Okihiro/Lange or to Bob Dylan, etc.
Make the addressee someone whose face/name/story (from our texts) you have been a witness to. We are re-structuring the power relationships between writing and history and individuals.
Your goal is to "zoom in" on an individual in order to 1) discuss our ideas from class and your own reflections on these ideas, and 2) make connections. This is formal writing, but it is creative and thoughtful.
Your thesis, unlike in an analysis, might not be in one, clear statement. More likely, it will be a main idea that you build throughout your letter. What do you want the reader to feel?
10 points
Your thesis should be supported with interesting connections and new, unique ideas.
5 points
Grammar/Mechanics
5 points
The Creative Response does NOT get turned in; it gets posted on the blog. Follow the syllabus schedule for deadlines.
An exciting thing: after everyone posts, we will have a library of about twenty-five letters--all trying to use writing as a force for understanding and progress! It will be our class theme in action.
Iconic Image
I chose the Michael Jordan statue outside of the United Center. Michael Jordan helped popularize the NBA as well as corporations such as Nike. He will go down as one of the greatest NBA players of all time.
Statue of Liberty
I chose the Statue of Liberty as my choice for an iconic image. The statue represents the freedom of America by the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The statue was given as a gift to America as a sign of friendship on behalf of France. The statue is located on Libert Island and is seen as a symbol of peace, friendship, and democracy.
Sunday, September 27, 2009
thesis
Ms. Simelane, who was killed in April 2008, was one of 18,148 murder victims in the 12 months that ended in March.
Mixed Verdict in Trial for South African Lesbian’s Death
Mixed Verdict in Trial for South African Lesbian’s Death
Zehra K Bozai
SYMBOL OF PEACE:
An iconic image, I think, is a symbol of peace. The Dove and Olive branch are symbols of peace. Peace has a deeper meaning that includes profond emotions, such as forgiveness, gratitude,hope & love. The olive branch is adynamic symbol of the human desire for peace. Many years of peace are necessary to grow Olive trees, so that produce their frist fruit.
Just like an Olive branch is a plant people can also grow , and learn to stay away from/ avoid fights and arguments, and lead peaceful lives.
An iconic image, I think, is a symbol of peace. The Dove and Olive branch are symbols of peace. Peace has a deeper meaning that includes profond emotions, such as forgiveness, gratitude,hope & love. The olive branch is adynamic symbol of the human desire for peace. Many years of peace are necessary to grow Olive trees, so that produce their frist fruit.
Just like an Olive branch is a plant people can also grow , and learn to stay away from/ avoid fights and arguments, and lead peaceful lives.
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Iconic Image
The iconic image I chose is the American Flag. I believe that for many, the flag symbolizes hopes, freedoms and dreams yet for others, the flag symbolizes dominance, hatred and imperialism. It is interesting, to me at least, how something can represent such opposing attitudes.
NA Thesis
India has seen a significant increase with women entering the work force which has resulted in additional overcrowding and injustices towards women. The commuter train is one place where injustice has almost turned to justice.
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/16/world/asia/16ladies.html
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/16/world/asia/16ladies.html
Friday, September 25, 2009
South Africa’s Poor Renew a Tradition of Protest
Local citizens are tired of being treated as second class citizens and will do what ever means necessary to fight for a better future.
Iconic Image
I choose the Berlin Wall as my iconic image because I finally had a chance to see it this summer. What’s interesting about the Berlin Wall is all the history it holds. I discovered that there has been talks about tearing it down by the German government and only leaving a small piece of it up but the people of Berlin are strongly opposed to this idea because they feel that it represents the division between east and west. There are strong sentiments in Berlin about capitalism; some believe that capitalism is just another form of slavery.
Thursday, September 24, 2009
'USEFUL' MODES OF THINKING CONTRIBUTE TO THE POWER OF PREJUDICE
The creation and reinforcing of prejudice and social stereotypes will lead to cultural imperialism.
http://www.nytimes.com/1987/05/12/science/useful-modes-of-thinking-contribute-to-the-power-of-prejudice.html
http://www.nytimes.com/1987/05/12/science/useful-modes-of-thinking-contribute-to-the-power-of-prejudice.html
http://parenting.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/09/11/explaining-911-to-a-muslim-child/?scp=1&sq=explaining%209/11%20to%20a%20muslim%20child&st=cse
The ability to explain 9/11 to a young curious Muslim child is essential for a mother that does not want to discourage her child from their family religion.
The ability to explain 9/11 to a young curious Muslim child is essential for a mother that does not want to discourage her child from their family religion.
The students education and strive for a better life are being neglected.
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/20/world/africa/20safrica.html
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/20/world/africa/20safrica.html
NY Times Article
The status of the environment impacts all of us which is why the U.S. must stop exerting its authority as a world superpower and come to terms with Europe to commit itself to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/21/world/europe/21climate.html?_r=1&ref =us
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/21/world/europe/21climate.html?_r=1&ref =us
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
As Galveston Recovers From Hurricane Ike, Some Residents Feel Left Behind
In today's world you will not get the help you need if you can not help youself first.
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/21/us/21galveston.html
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/21/us/21galveston.html
Image-texts for discussion on Wednesday?
If we don't get to cover this in class, please take a look and consider:
Will these "documents" meet our agreed upon criteria for Social Justice Documentation?
1) Vostell's "Miss America"
2) The New York Times' "Faces of the Dead"
Will these "documents" meet our agreed upon criteria for Social Justice Documentation?
1) Vostell's "Miss America"
2) The New York Times' "Faces of the Dead"
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Monday, September 21, 2009
Coming up, Part 2
1. You need to complete your News Analysis (see sidebar for a link to the assignment description under "Coming up"); this should be 2-3 FULL pages, with appropriate MLA citations and a Work Cited. Due: Wednesday.
2. Also due on Wednesday (or by the end of this week): a blog posting: your NA thesis statement and a link to your article. This will create a nice collection of readings for your classmates. You might have trouble posting the very first time. Here are some directions to follow:
First of all, you should have already created and sent me a gmail login. I have responded to every message that I received, which means that you should have gotten an invitation (sent to your gmail). Just follow the link.
When you arrive at this site, look in the righthand corner for a link that says "Sign in." Do that. Use the login and password you created for gmail.
Signing in should lead you to a "Dashboard." Once there, you should see our blog: Writing as History. Under our blog name are several options. Choose "New Post."
*Very important: don't choose "Create a Blog" in the corner; if you do that, you'll create your own site, and you won't be writing on our site at all.
After you've clicked on "New Post," you'll arrive at a screen that looks a little like an e-mail screen. There's a title box and a message box. Just fill these in, and make sure you sign your name.
Choose "Publish Post" to make it appear on our blog.
-Olivia
2. Also due on Wednesday (or by the end of this week): a blog posting: your NA thesis statement and a link to your article. This will create a nice collection of readings for your classmates. You might have trouble posting the very first time. Here are some directions to follow:
First of all, you should have already created and sent me a gmail login. I have responded to every message that I received, which means that you should have gotten an invitation (sent to your gmail). Just follow the link.
When you arrive at this site, look in the righthand corner for a link that says "Sign in." Do that. Use the login and password you created for gmail.
Signing in should lead you to a "Dashboard." Once there, you should see our blog: Writing as History. Under our blog name are several options. Choose "New Post."
*Very important: don't choose "Create a Blog" in the corner; if you do that, you'll create your own site, and you won't be writing on our site at all.
After you've clicked on "New Post," you'll arrive at a screen that looks a little like an e-mail screen. There's a title box and a message box. Just fill these in, and make sure you sign your name.
Choose "Publish Post" to make it appear on our blog.
-Olivia
Monday, September 14, 2009
Coming up
Next week, you'll be working on a News Analysis. For Wednesday, you're reading DL for RN3 and a news article from The New York Times.
If you need to plan ahead, these are the guidelines for your first News Analysis:
News Analysis
Use the news story you read for homework. It should be related to our themes and, unless we discussed an alternative, should be from nytimes.com.
Your job is to analyze the story according to our themes-- definitely IMY's ideas (social groups, oppression, criteria/five faces), maybe ideas about Documentation, maybe Social Justice in general.
What does this mean, exactly?
1. Use any ideas from class to analyze the topic and issues. It does NOT have to be an example of SJ Doc according to our criteria. It does NOT have to be an example of a social injustice.
2. Your goal is to simply use ideas from our class to analyze the story/the circumstances/the cultural meaning.
3. When I ask: "How does this relate to our themes?" I am looking for you to seriously and thoughtfully reflect on the information, using any ideas from our class as tools.
4. You might consider: What interesting connections have you found between this and any of our texts/other news/an OH?
Your analysis should include a clear thesis statement (in one complete sentence) that states your idea about this news item.
Use class notes and DH to quote the article and to put your citations in MLA format. In this case, you'll just have just one single source at the end ("Work Cited").
2-3 COMPLETE pages, double-spaced (you will be deducted points for underdeveloped, too short essays).
Thesis Statement=10 points
Development (with ideas, quotes, examples)=10 points
Use of MLA formatting=5 points
Grammar, Mechanics, Spelling=5 points
A reminder: I know that we have had limited time to review MLA formatting. There are three things you need to consider: a) how to integrate both quotes and paraphrased ideas into your writing--DH p. 418-423, b) in-text citations that show where the info comes from and how it is linked to your Work Cited list--DH p.426-435, c) a Work Cited that follows the MLA formatting to document your source--DH p.437, 452.
You can do exercises related to all these things by skimming the Hacker website.
E-mail me or come see me with questions.
-Olivia
If you need to plan ahead, these are the guidelines for your first News Analysis:
News Analysis
Use the news story you read for homework. It should be related to our themes and, unless we discussed an alternative, should be from nytimes.com.
Your job is to analyze the story according to our themes-- definitely IMY's ideas (social groups, oppression, criteria/five faces), maybe ideas about Documentation, maybe Social Justice in general.
What does this mean, exactly?
1. Use any ideas from class to analyze the topic and issues. It does NOT have to be an example of SJ Doc according to our criteria. It does NOT have to be an example of a social injustice.
2. Your goal is to simply use ideas from our class to analyze the story/the circumstances/the cultural meaning.
3. When I ask: "How does this relate to our themes?" I am looking for you to seriously and thoughtfully reflect on the information, using any ideas from our class as tools.
4. You might consider: What interesting connections have you found between this and any of our texts/other news/an OH?
Your analysis should include a clear thesis statement (in one complete sentence) that states your idea about this news item.
Use class notes and DH to quote the article and to put your citations in MLA format. In this case, you'll just have just one single source at the end ("Work Cited").
2-3 COMPLETE pages, double-spaced (you will be deducted points for underdeveloped, too short essays).
Thesis Statement=10 points
Development (with ideas, quotes, examples)=10 points
Use of MLA formatting=5 points
Grammar, Mechanics, Spelling=5 points
A reminder: I know that we have had limited time to review MLA formatting. There are three things you need to consider: a) how to integrate both quotes and paraphrased ideas into your writing--DH p. 418-423, b) in-text citations that show where the info comes from and how it is linked to your Work Cited list--DH p.426-435, c) a Work Cited that follows the MLA formatting to document your source--DH p.437, 452.
You can do exercises related to all these things by skimming the Hacker website.
E-mail me or come see me with questions.
-Olivia
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