Category: English

Please help me with the simple present and simple past tense questions.

our life means a lot to us we all want to live a healthy life and live longer hence a healthy life is very important

this is a new discussion: and these are the info that you need to answer: St. Jean de Crevecoeur was a French aristocrat. Not having grown up in America, he could observe with detachment and without particular loyalties to any group. He gives several characteristics in What is an American? that he sees in people of America during his extensive travels. He mentions social and economic equality. He also observes an ethnic mixture, though you’ll notice that his idea of diversity is not the same as ours. He also makes observations about religious mixing and tolerance.

No quiz on Crevecoeur

Discussion Question: Do you recognize any seeds in what Crevecoeur describes that are true today or else that foresee today?

and remember: For each of the stories , I’ve listed some topics for you to write a paragraph about. You may write on a topic I’ve listed, or you may choose to write on something else. It’s up to you; it doesn’t matter to me which you do.

IMPORTANT: Your paragraph must be at least 10 lines long. It can be longer, but it must be at least 10 lines.

You must make an honest effort to give a good answer which shows some thought. If all you do is summarize the story or state generalities, you will get no credit for your paragraph. You need details.

In addition to your original posting, you need to do one response to another posting. It must be at least 5 lines long. You can’t just say “I agree” or “That’s a good idea.” You must have some substance.

I’ve put the discussion dates on the discussion page right after the discussion question. Please take the dates seriously.

IMPORTANT: Be sure to notice that the quiz is open for only 3 days.

IMPORTANT: It is not necessary to do your original posting and your response at the same time. You can do the original, then later do your response. I try to keep up with grades as we go and will add the response when you do it.

Compare/Contrast the Amphora with Ajax & Achilles and Melencolia I by Albrecht Durer.

The 10 minute limit is brief. Make sure to be on point and that your content is clear.

Suggestions for content:

• What materials were used in creating the artworks?
• How are these artworks visually similar and different? Provide specific details.
• Discussing similarities can sometimes be a challenge. Discussing Principles of Designand Elements of Art may prove beneficial in linking the two together.
• Do these artworks share any theme/s?

Compare/Contrast the Amphora with Ajax & Achilles and Melencolia I by Albrecht Durer.

The 10 minute limit is brief. Make sure to be on point and that your content is clear.

Suggestions for content:

• What materials were used in creating the artworks?
• How are these artworks visually similar and different? Provide specific details.
• Discussing similarities can sometimes be a challenge. Discussing Principles of Designand Elements of Art may prove beneficial in linking the two together.
• Do these artworks share any theme/s?

Compare/Contrast the Amphora with Ajax & Achilles and Melencolia I by Albrecht Durer.

The 10 minute limit is brief. Make sure to be on point and that your content is clear.

Suggestions for content:

• What materials were used in creating the artworks?
• How are these artworks visually similar and different? Provide specific details.
• Discussing similarities can sometimes be a challenge. Discussing Principles of Designand Elements of Art may prove beneficial in linking the two together.
• Do these artworks share any theme/s?

This week, instead of engaging in an active reading passage, I’d like you to make a meme (image macro) based off of either Beowulf or Marie de France’s Lanval. You are welcome to use whatever meme-making program you are familiar with, but if you are not familiar with how to make one, I recommend using imgflip: As in all assignments in this class, no use of AI is permitted for this assignment, and the meme must be made by the student, not found on the open internet.

Image uploads are limited to the following types: PNG, JPG, TIFF, GIF, and PDF. iPhone users should be aware that Apple’s default image type is not openable by Canvas, and so it cannot be uploaded.

In the comments section answer the following three concerns:

1. What passage are you referring to in the text? Cite it with page or line numbers.
2. Explain your meme so that someone who is not familiar with the format could understand it.
3. Why do you feel that this specific passage is worth turning into a meme?

For your reference, here is an example that I made using something from this week’s other reading, Sir Gawain and the Green Knight:

1. This refers to the passage where Gawain is tempted to take the Green sash given to him by his host’s wife in lines 1825-1870.

2. The joke here is that up to this point, Gawain has been fine with sharing kisses from the Host’s wife with his Host — so he’s not afraid of admitting he’s gotten physical affection from the Host’s wife, but what’s really tempting is saving his life, and thus breaking his word, and because the Host is actually the Green Knight, had he just kept up with the Host’s game he would have been absolutely fine — he had everything he needed already.

3. It’s the most important moment in the last part of the text, when he breaks his oath and thus his knightly ideals, and it really does align with the “guy looking at another woman” meme really well.

*** you do the assignment and Ill do the recording

Your Art Find is a video presentation. You will record yourselves talking/discussing a piece of art either on location or via voice over. Your presentation is worth 100 points.

Find The Art You Will Discuss

Find a public artwork that resides where all can see and is free to view and appreciate. Museums are also great places to discover an artwork for this project, but be aware of museum policies regarding recording while inside. Security will either tell you to stop, or escort you out. Art from your travels is fine, too. Just be sure that the photo you took of something while traveling is no older than a year or two.

Step 1: Find a piece of art (public art is great as it’s free!). The art can be two or three – dimensional.

Make sure the artwork is an original. Reproductions will not count, unfortunately.

Examples of reproductions include:

• A poster of a Van Gogh painting that hangs on your living room wall.
• Da Vinci’s “Last Supper” that hangs in your living room or local church. This artwork resides in Santa Maria della Grazie in Italy. Unless you’ve visited and have actual pics, then you can use/discuss/present. Hopefully this clears up reproductions.

Step 2: Record yourself talking about your chosen artwork.

• Discuss what is so special about the piece to you.
• Provide a visual analysis utilizing the Principles of Design and Elements of Art.
• Be sure to discuss the medium/material of the artwork.
• Use terminology that applies to the type of artwork you have chosen. It’s highly advisable that you research some terms.
• Provide some information about the artist, and the art movement/s they are known to have participated in.
• Don’t forget to tell me where the artwork is located.
• Be sure to include good shots of the artwork that you are discussing. If you need to grab some extra images from online sources, do so, but be sure to include pictures of your very own to avoid deductions.
• Remember that this is not a grade school style book report. Avoid making this entirely about where the artist was born, who they married, the name of their dog or cat, etc.
• Avoid plagiarizing art historical information. If you are using anyone else’s words, research, information, etc., you must cite the source.
• Just saying “according to so and so…” will help keep you out of trouble. Things look/sound suspicious when your presentation sounds like a dissertation for a PhD. I want to hear from you, not the AI generated information.

Step 3: Provide me with a link that will enable me to see your presentation. The length of your presentation should be a minimum of 45 seconds, although I’m sure going over will be no problem. Be sure to submit your link in Canvas. My advice would be to use Youtube, Google Drive or any other platform that stores video material to store your presentation.

For additional help in submitting your presentations through Canvas refer to this .

Be creative! Have Fun!

Some Advice:

• Avoid making your presentation a lengthy, super selfie. There have been presentations that show me 2 seconds of the art, and 1 and a half minutes of face shot. Remember, I need to see the art!
• Pretty faces are always nice, but I can’t grade your pretty face.
• Take a nice pic of the art and do a voice over.
• Avoid doing voice overs while your phone/device is pointed at your computer’s monitor. Using an image from your monitor gives me the impression that you didn’t really go forth and seek art.
• Remember to provide a live link to your video. Youtube works great, as do other apps, including Canvas Studio.
• Avoid PowerPoint presentations with audio attachments as they often are temperamental via audio files.
• Check your settings on Youtube and Google Drive. Some settings will block my ability to view your video.

Suggested Free Places to Visit:

Liberty Station Studios & Galleries – Point Loma

Artists & Craftsman Art Supplies (gallery exhibit wall) – Hillcrest

North Park (murals)

Chicano Park (murals)

La Jolla (murals)

CA Centre for the Arts – Escondidio

Queen Califia’s Magic Circle (sculptures) – Escondido

College/University Campus Art Galleries

Balboa Park:

Mingei Museum Downstairs Lobby (no admission area)

Outside Museum of Art (sculptures)

World Beat Center (murals)

Centro Cultural De La Raza (murals)

Spanish Village Galleries (may or may not allow photos, so ask)

Your presentation is worth 100 points.

Find The Art You Will Discuss

Find a public artwork that resides where all can see and is free to view and appreciate. Museums are also great places to discover an artwork for this project, but be aware of museum policies regarding recording while inside. Security will either tell you to stop, or escort you out. Art from your travels is fine, too. Just be sure that the photo you took of something while traveling is no older than a year or two.

Step 1: Find a piece of art (public art is great as it’s free!). The art can be two or three – dimensional.

Make sure the artwork is an original. Reproductions will not count, unfortunately.

Examples of reproductions include:

• A poster of a Van Gogh painting that hangs on your living room wall.
• Da Vinci’s “Last Supper” that hangs in your living room or local church. This artwork resides in Santa Maria della Grazie in Italy. Unless you’ve visited and have actual pics, then you can use/discuss/present. Hopefully this clears up reproductions.

Step 2: Record yourself talking about your chosen artwork.

• Discuss what is so special about the piece to you.
• Provide a visual analysis utilizing the Principles of Design and Elements of Art.
• Be sure to discuss the medium/material of the artwork.
• Use terminology that applies to the type of artwork you have chosen. It’s highly advisable that you research some terms.
• Provide some information about the artist, and the art movement/s they are known to have participated in.
• Don’t forget to tell me where the artwork is located.
• Be sure to include good shots of the artwork that you are discussing. If you need to grab some extra images from online sources, do so, but be sure to include pictures of your very own to avoid deductions.
• Remember that this is not a grade school style book report. Avoid making this entirely about where the artist was born, who they married, the name of their dog or cat, etc.
• Avoid plagiarizing art historical information. If you are using anyone else’s words, research, information, etc., you must cite the source.
• Just saying “according to so and so…” will help keep you out of trouble. Things look/sound suspicious when your presentation sounds like a dissertation for a PhD. I want to hear from you, not the AI generated information.

Step 3: Provide me with a link that will enable me to see your presentation. The length of your presentation should be a minimum of 45 seconds, although I’m sure going over will be no problem. Be sure to submit your link in Canvas. My advice would be to use Youtube, Google Drive or any other platform that stores video material to store your presentation.

For additional help in submitting your presentations through Canvas refer to this .

Be creative! Have Fun!

Some Advice:

• Avoid making your presentation a lengthy, super selfie. There have been presentations that show me 2 seconds of the art, and 1 and a half minutes of face shot. Remember, I need to see the art!
• Pretty faces are always nice, but I can’t grade your pretty face.
• Take a nice pic of the art and do a voice over.
• Avoid doing voice overs while your phone/device is pointed at your computer’s monitor. Using an image from your monitor gives me the impression that you didn’t really go forth and seek art.
• Remember to provide a live link to your video. Youtube works great, as do other apps, including Canvas Studio.
• Avoid PowerPoint presentations with audio attachments as they often are temperamental via audio files.
• Check your settings on Youtube and Google Drive. Some settings will block my ability to view your video.

Suggested Free Places to Visit:

Liberty Station Studios & Galleries – Point Loma

Artists & Craftsman Art Supplies (gallery exhibit wall) – Hillcrest

North Park (murals)

Chicano Park (murals)

La Jolla (murals)

CA Centre for the Arts – Escondidio

Queen Califia’s Magic Circle (sculptures) – Escondido

College/University Campus Art Galleries

Balboa Park:

Mingei Museum Downstairs Lobby (no admission area)

Outside Museum of Art (sculptures)

World Beat Center (murals)

Centro Cultural De La Raza (murals)

Spanish Village Galleries (may or may not allow photos, so ask)

Discussion Post 5

For your initial post :

• Stop-motion animation has experienced renewed popularity in recent years. From a humanities perspective, what cultural, historical, or technological factors might explain this resurgence? How does stop-motions visible labor and tactile quality shape the way stories are told and received, especially in contrast to digital animation?
• Film and dance are often described as universal languages. In what ways do these art forms function as culturally significant practices rather than simply forms of entertainment? How do film and dance help communities preserve memory, express identity, or respond to social and political realities? Do humans depend on these embodied and visual forms to tell their stories, or are they optional creative expressions?
• Reflect on an art form that has resonated with you so far in this course. How does this art form connect to themes central to the humanitiessuch as meaning, values, history, creativity, or human experience? In what ways do the humanities shape how you understand your everyday life, even outside of academic settings?