Week 12

Dear all,

Since we are moving toward the final project, the work will be more intensive but proceeding fast (meaning it'll end soon, too). 

Since the final project doesn't follow any specific format, the story itself will be the most essential element. In order for you to present your ideas clearly and powerfully, we have discussed comparison/contrast writing as a way to argue and analyze. This week, we'll discuss how argumentative/persuasive writing strengthens your position and assertion with evidence and arguments. Handouts have been uploaded on Moodle. Alert: there are quite a few pages for you to read and discuss, so you may want to bring coffee to class!

Second, we'll view more videos (stories and ads) as input to expand your possibilities when brainstorming your ideas. If time allows, I'll show you the website of your individual videos and practice analyzing with the metalanguage framework discussed before. Finally, we'll vote for the best three videos according to your analysis and preferences. 

Finally, I have prepared a small practice on effective sentences. After reading your essays (midterm writing), I feel the need to equip you with the ability to write well without AI, though it is still of very good use occasionally. But please bear with me, a very traditional, aging scholar who still believes in the power of words!

See you in the morning. (Note: Please remember to submit your D1E3.)