Choose a theme from Her Body and Other Parties that is relevant to our current cultural and/or political climate. Spend a sentence or two explaining your understanding of that theme. If you need to, you might consider using an outside source to help explain that theme and why it is relevant. Explain what you think Her Body and Other Parties adds or contributes to that theme. You may also want to address if that contribution is good or bad.

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Her Body and Other Parties Paper

The purpose of this paper is to make a critical assessment of the stories we read from Her Body and Other Parties. Please review my comments on your other papers as well as the rubric. You may want to review your responses to the Becoming a Critic worksheet in module one. The first decision you will make as a critic is whether Her Body and Other Parties is good or bad art. That will serve as your THESIS statement. You will then support your assessment of the text as good or bad by giving examples about the text’s aesthetic, technical, sociopolitical and ethical components. The whole paper will be worth up to 100 points and will be due to the canvas no later than midnight on Friday June 24 It will be graded according to the following rubric:

Grammar, Usage and Mechanics: 10 points

The format should follow the example given in class. Style and citation should follow Modern Language Arts (MLA) guidelines. Each error in usage, mechanics or grammar will be a one point deduction. No excess points will be taken away should the paper have more than 10 errors. The works cited page will not be included in the word count and it should have the edition of the text the student used to cite from and ANY outside material used in the paper. Please note, I will stop grading for this component after I find 10 errors. It does not mean there
were no more errors in your paper. The errors will be marked clearly on the pdf copy of your paper that I upload. Please review your mistakes and avoid repeating them — especially easily fixed ones, like format and typos.

You are welcome to use software like Grammarly to catch and fix your mistakes. Introduction, Conclusion, Organization 30 points: The paper should have a clear and direct introduction (10 points) that expresses an opinion on the merits or failings of the text based. This might include context (why it is relevant), or your own personal aesthetic.
The paper should be organized either themetaically or subject-based and should offer clear transitions between sections. It MUST use all of the stories we read for class as support and not just one. Since there are four criteria, I would expect you to use a different story for each criteria. A paper that substantially addresses the required components should be between 500 and 750 words. Because the length is so short, there should be no filler material. Every sentence must contribute to the overall argument. Please avoid excessive summary. Do not exceed the word count. (10 points).

In addition to a few sentences that explain how your arguments about the aesthetic, technical, sociopolitical and ethical of the text support the idea that Silencer is good or bad art, your conclusion (10 points) must answer the question why this book, why here, why now? Most students lose points on this section. Please be sure to be specific. This is a good book for our time is NOT specific. Consider this sentence as an example: Although Hurt Village takes place almost two decades ago, the current conversation about poverty and inequality in wealth make this play an important addition to contemporary literature.” Aesthetic: 15 points

Often our initial response is typically one of liking or disliking the text. It is important to investigate your own preferences and understand what they are so that you do not let your natural bias cloud your critiques. For this section you will need to explain why you liked or disliked the text, give an example from the text of Silencer that supports the reason you liked or disliked a text and then cite that text correctly.

Do not look up what is aesthetics on google and then write about beauty and taste and art. I am using the term to apply to your own personal tastes. At the gut level, did you like or dislike the text? Why? Choose a stories that represent why you did or did not like the text.

Technical: 15 points
This section must assess the merits of the text based on what you learned about good art from reading Poetics sections sixteen thru twenty-one. The criteria that are new that also apply to Her Body and Other Parties include
1. The KINDS of recognition
2. Episodes of the plot must be connected to the single line of action
3. Complication and Unraveling in Plot
4. Thought
5. Use of current, strange, newly-coined words
6. Metaphor

You will need to choose the criteria from the above list, define the criteria by paraphrasing it IN YOUR OWN WORDS to make sure that you fully understand the concept. Be sure to cite it correctly. You may want to review the Butcher text, the slides and my audio lecture. Then you must give an example from the text of Her Body and Other Parties that proves why you think the text satisfies or doesn’t satisfy Aristotle’s standards for the criteria you chose. You may also bring in other information you know about the technical merits of short fiction and narrative. If you do, please include those works on the works cited page and cite accordingly.

Sociopolitical: 15 points
Choose a theme from Her Body and Other Parties that is relevant to our current cultural and/or political climate. Spend a sentence or two explaining your understanding of that theme. If you need to, you might consider using an outside source to help explain that theme and why it is relevant. Then give an example, summary or paraphrase that connects Her Body and Other Parties to that theme. Be sure to cite this.
Finally explain what you think Her Body and Other Parties adds or contributes to that theme. You may also want to address if that contribution is good or bad. Remember there are several themes present in each text that can speak to the sociopolitical issues that are currently of importance.

Ethical: 15 points
As a critic, it is important to let the reader know that your assessment is informed by your own individual ethics (beliefs, morals, philosophies). This is especially true if your judgment of the merits or flaws of the text is related to your own ethics. For this section, you need to decide if Her Body and Other Parties supported one of your ethical views of the world, or contradicted it. Here you might consider Machado’s statements about what she hopes to achieve by writing stories with unnamed female protagonists, writing about sex, providing broad representation in texts, or writing about the female body. There are many ways in which this text might align with what you believe or counter it. Once you decide, you’ll need to find a part of the text to use as an example of how it supports or counters your ethical views. Be sure to cite it — whether you use paraphrase, summary or quotation.

Remember you are considering this as part of the overall question of whether or not this is good art or bad art. So, if you decide it is against your ethical beliefs, but you still think it is good art, you will need to explain why. Or if you think it is bad art, even though you agree with it ethically, you’d need to explain that as well.

After watching the video, what is a takeaway you gained from watching? Did anything stand out to you from the perspective of the interviewer or client? Would you change how the caseworker conducted the interview? If so, why? If not. Why? What is an intake interview designed to do for the interviewer and client? Why is the interview a valued piece in the intake process? Why would it be valuable to you as an interviewer?

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Intake Video Assignment.

Follow instructions 2 pages

One Intake Interview Video Assignment

Students will be encouraged to view an actual brief Intake Interview. After viewing the video~ students will complete the designated questions that accompany the video. Therefore, based on discussions and chapter readings, you are encouraged to describe the interview process viewed as you saw it when you watched the footage. Take into account any limitations, weaknesses, strengths, or benefits you observe in the session. Also, please know it is understood that you are not deemed as a professional counselor as you make your clinical observations. You are encouraged to utilize critical thinking as you view the video footage and integrate what you have learned in the course from again- discussions and chapter readings. The paper should have a title page, at least two complete pages

Questions:

  1. After watching the video, what is a takeaway you gained from watching?
  2. Did anything stand out to you from the perspective of the interviewer or client?
  3. Would you change how the caseworker conducted the interview? If so, why? If not. Why?
  4. What is an intake interview designed to do for the interviewer and client?
  5. Why is the interview a valued piece in the intake process? Why would it be valuable to you as an interviewer?

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXijjF4LRtg (Links to an external site.)

If there are no major changes in the way the change effort is being conducted, how is the story likely to end? If you were Margie Ruiz, what would you have done differently? What would you have done the same? What are some of the significant problems facing the neighborhood? Which seem to be the best targets for initial action?

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Assignments

Assignment #1
1) What is a social history?
2) What are some of the headings in a long social history; in other words, what aspects of the person’s life would we explore with him or her?
3) What do we mean by the phrase “presenting problem”?

Assignment #2
Read “Something for the children” answer below questions.

1. If there are no major changes in the way the change effort is being conducted, how is the story likely to end?

2. If you were Margie Ruiz, what would you have done differently? What would you have done the same?

3. What are some of the significant problems facing the neighborhood? Which seem to be the best targets for initial action?

Assignment #3 (Make sure this is 1 page by itself)
Client Case Hypotheticals

The client case hypotheticals will be client cases that will offer the students information about a potential client. This will allow for the student to utilize critical thinking skills where they can evaluate how they would handle the case as a future human service provider. This paper should be completed on a word document, 1 full page.

Instructions: In the following situation, develop a tentative plan for the client where you list the various services you believe each person needs…i.e. individual counseling, group counseling, family counseling, support groups, etc. Suggest other services the person might need later once the case is stabilized. Think about what other course of action you would take as a case manager.

Client Case Hypothetical:
A man comes in who was referred by his job for possible crack use. The man admits he uses crack, but rarely and certainly not to the extent that it would interfere with his work. He will be given 4 weeks off if he enrolls in a legitimate program for detoxification. He seems reluctant and torn. Eventually, he agrees to work with you on a plan. Give basic instructions on how you would handle this situation.

Describe your WGU program, including two specific requirements that this degree has for completion. Identify how many competency units you are required to register & enroll in for each term. Provide a brief explanation of why you will need to complete these competency units each term in order to achieve your goals.

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Study plans

A1. Your Why
Your decision to attend WGU shows your courage and determination to realize your potential. What is your “why” for attending WGU at this time? I have been wanting to go back to school for quite some time, but I kept making excuses on why it was not the right time. I would use anything as an excuse from needing a break from school to planning a wedding. After putting school off for the past 2 years I realized I could not keep doing that or I would never finish my degree. After having my first child a month ago I decided to take the leap. I made the choice to attend WGU to better  career, and to better myself which will help my family in the long run. A2. Imagine your life when you have completed your program. How have you, your family, or your career been changed for the better? When I imagine my life after I complete my program I can see the ways it has changed for the better. I have more job opportunities. I am able to take a higher paying position which gives methe chance to spend more time at home. I am able to advance at my current job, and more into management. I can apply for an APRN program if that is the path I decide to take. I see doors opening to more possibilities, and it all is because I took the steps to enter and complete this program.

B1. Your WGU Program
Describe your WGU program, including two specific requirements that this degree has for completion.

B2. Identify how many competency units you are required to register & enroll in for each term. Provide a brief explanation of why you will need to complete these competency units each term in order to achieve your goals.

C1. WGU Support
Describe one scenario in which you will turn to your Program Mentor for support and one scenario in which you will turn to your Course Instructor for support. Consider what you might be working on, what type of support you might be looking for, and how you might reach out for help.

C2. Your determination to succeed early is important to build momentum toward your goals at WGU. Reflect on and identify at least two (2) actions or behaviors you will engage in to positively impact your first term.

D. Time Management
Your strength with time management will be critical as you work through your program. Using the weekly calendar template in the attached assignment template, identify 15-20 hours of time that you will use to ensure you can study successfully. Fill in areas required for sleep, work, commuting, family time, eating, and any other areas of your life in addition to the 15-20 hours of WGU study time.

Choose a subject you are very familiar with and have a lot of knowledge about to write an informative essay. Your goal is to pass on as much information to the reader as possible while keeping him interested and not overwhelming him with information.

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Written Assignment #2  Informative Essay

Choose a subject you are very familiar with and have a lot of knowledge about to write an informative essay. Your goal is to pass on as much information to the reader as possible while keeping him interested and not overwhelming him with information. Make sure you keep the essay objective and not use any type of persuasion or argumentation. You will use persuasive and argumentative writing in the 5th assignment. Minimum Length: 500 words

Examples: (see Chapter 8) Katherine Mangan, Is Faster Always Better? Kheehong Song and Allison Cui, Understanding China’s Middle Class Shane D. Johnson, Aiden Sitebottom, and Adam Thorpe, Bicycle Theft NASA, The Current and Future Consequences of Climate Change US Department of Agriculture, My Plate Brochure
Prine 1

Write a causal or evaluation argument on anything you choose. Look at the examples in chapter 10 and 11 and choose something that you feel strongly about. Make sure you specify which type of argument you are using.

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Written Assignment #4 Your Choice:

Causal or Evaluation Argument

Write a causal or evaluation argument on anything you choose. Look at the examples in chapter 10 and 11 and choose something that you feel strongly about. Make sure you specify which type of argument you are using. Minimum Length: 500 words

Examples: (see Chapters 108411): Laura Fraser, The French Paradox Kay S. Hymowitz, The New Girl Order Bill McKibben, The Only Way to Have a Cow Rachel Laudan, In Praise of Fast Food Katharine Mieszkowski, We Paved Paradise
Written Assignment #5

Write a literary analysis essay of a book or story you have recently read. Analyze the story in terms of plot, character, and theme. Be sure to have a thesis that you want to express about the story.

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Written Assignment #3 Literary Analysis

Write a literary analysis essay of a book or story you have recently read. Analyze the story in terms of plot, character, and theme. Be sure to have a thesis (central idea) that you want to express about the story. Don’t forget that everything you write must be somehow directly related to the central idea and must contribute to the reader’s understanding of that central idea. Be sure to use facts and examples to support your thesis. Minimum Length: 500 words

Examples: (see Chapter 9): Kate Chopin, The Story of an Hour Dagoberto Gilb, Love in LA

What view does the story portray of Women in the turn of the century America? What does the story portray about the Progressive era in America?

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The Yellow Wallpaper

Write a 3 page essay to answer the following questions
What view does the story portray of Women in the turn of the century America? What does the story portray about the Progressive era in America?

1. MLA format
2. Use excerpts from the text in your essay
3. Use 2 research sources (no Wikipedia)
4. Add a works cited page

Analyze a poem from Hughes. Analyze a poem from Cullen. Compare and contrast the poetry of Hughes and Cullen

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Analyzing  poem

A minimum of 4 sources, at least 4 different quotes in the essay, must have in-text citations
-naturalism in the story of the jungle
-naturalism in the open boat by Stephen crane
-analyze a poem from Hughes
-analyze a poem from Cullen
-passing and modernism
-compare and contrast the poetry of Hughes and Cullen

Consider the author’s rhetorical aims in representing violence. Can we deepen our understanding of what violence means in the text? Develop an original argument and support it with evidence from your chosen text.

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Beowulf or The Battle of Maldon

Conduct close readings of an Old English poem (Beowulf or The Battle of Maldon), and interpret representations of violence. Consider the author’s rhetorical aims in representing violence. Can we deepen our understanding of what violence means in the text? Develop an original argument and support it with evidence from your chosen text. You may not use secondary sources for this paper: stick to the primary text.