HA HUM 110

PART 1-

7Discussion Post 7

For your initial post (Due by Jan 31 Saturday 11:59p):

• Based on Ch. 16 from, “Where Does Art Come From?” answer the question from the chapter title, ‘Can We Live Together.’ Use examples from the text. (More or less summarize the chapter in your own words but base the answer on your own opinion)
• After viewing ‘Friends and Strangers’ in module Week 2, how important do you believe human connections are? Do you believe they are relative to creative expression and social identity? Explain.
• Is cooking an art and does food allow for human connection? Explain.
• Was there a specific recipe from Pinedo or Russell that resonated with you? Why do you believe you were drawn to this specific recipe?
• Why do you believe both women are pioneers of the culinary world? Consider the dates of publications and the zeitgeist. (Mood of the era) If you do not, why?
• Create a recipe that is representative of who you are. You can use a family recipe that spans generationally or you can create something new, totally unique to you. Share your recipe and write a few sentences on its importance.

For your replies (Due by Jan 31 Saturday 11:59p):

• Please respond to at least two of your classmates, but feel free to comment on more!

PART 2-

8Discussion Post 8

For your initial post (Due by Jan 31 Saturday 11:59p):

• What is the importance of Osorio’s installation title En la barbera no se llora (No Crying Allowed in the Barbershop)?
• Explain the representation of Edwards’ ‘Some Bright Morning.’
• Why do you think Rosler parodied a cooking show?
• Do you believe assimilation is a good or bad thing? Reference Boarding School Portraits of Tom Torlino.
• Compare and contrast Ch. 1 and Ch. 19 from American Encounters: Art, History, and Cultural Identity in 200 or more words. (Think about the era and the type of work presented)

For your replies (Due by Jan 31 Saturday 11:59p):

• Please respond to at least two of your classmates, but feel free to comment on more!

PART 3

Extra Credit Week 4

MAJOR EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY WORTH 6 POINTS

For your post (Due by Jan 31 Saturday 11:59p):

• Choose a recipe from either Pinedo or Russell and recreate it.
• Post the recipe you used from either Pinedo or Russell and specify which chef it is from.
• Take three photos and post all three:
  • 1 picture of ingredients before you begin
  • 1 picture of yourself during the cooking process
  • 1 picture of the final result/dish

PART 4-

Instructions:

Students will have a choice to write a final paper or create their own work of art (project) and connect it to class content and themes. Possible themes/content include but are not limited to philosophy, religious thought, creative arts, literature, politics, history, poetry, drama, theatre, architecture, music, etc. Students can choose to write a 67-page final paper that analyzes and connects any humanities-based theme from our course or create a project representative of the humanities alongside a 2-3 page final paper.

For Project and accompanying paper: Showcase how the Humanities applies to your everyday life by creating a piece of artwork. In your accompanying paper, be critical of yourself, and identify/apply key themes and characteristics learned from our course that are applied in your artwork. Remember, there are many different types of art. You can choose the medium! Write a 2-3-page paper using 2 or more sources. 1 outside source and 1 source from our class.Papers must be at least 2 total pages long and follow standard MLA formatting (typed, double-spaced, 12 pt. Times New Roman font, 1-inch margins). Please cite (using MLA) all of the required sources and have a Works Cited page.

For Paper only: Showcase how the Humanities applies to everyday life. Choose a work of art and interpret what the artist is trying to convey in terms of human life/living. Be critical, and identify/apply key themes and characteristics learned from our course. Draw connections with your personal life. Write a 6-7-page paper using 2 or more sources. 1 outside source and 1 source from our class. Papers must be at least 6 total pages long and follow standard MLA formatting (typed, double-spaced, 12 pt. Times New Roman font, 1-inch margins). Please cite (using MLA) all of the required sources and have a Works Cited page.

Checklist for Final Paper:

• Check your page length and sources.
• If completing a project, submit the project separately. (Picture, video, or pdf; will be found in the final module)
• Do not include MLA heading, (my name, your name, class); only page numbers and title, please.
• Works cited should be at the very end.
• Your paper should include one in-class source and one source from your own research. So, one of the texts from class and the other is from your research from the library or a valid scholarly source. If you are unsure, ask me. NO WIKI.
• Remember, this is a creative project, so be creative!
• For your paper, you are essentially doing what we have been doing in our discussion posts. Seeing how these methods of creative expression are relative to human life. Be that through any method of artistic expression.

PART 5-

applicable)Final Project (if applicable)

If you created a project in lieu of the longer research paper, you will submit it here!

Please note:

• You can post a video, photo, or link to your creative project.
• Please be respectful if commenting on classmates’ work.
• Extra credit opportunity for all: Please respond to your classmates, for each classmate, 1pt extra credit. (Must be more than ‘I like your project.’) & yes this means if you have a well-thought-out reaction to each of your classmates, you can rack up some serious extra credit points here.

If needed, here are a few videos to assist in your posting:

PART 6

Students will create a 1 page-long typed response to one of three review prompts. Responses must be in MLA format.

Purpose:

• Explore in writing what you have read/watched and what we have presented in the modules.

Instructions:

• Reply to only 1 of 3 topics/questions located below.
• Students are to submit their assignment by Jan 31, 11:59 pm using the submission link on this page.
• No Citations; this is purely based on your knowledge.
• Restate the chosen topic/question in the first few sentences of your response.

Topic/Questions:

1. Compare and Contrast two works from Weeks 3-4. Focus on symbols, archetypes, and universal themes.
2. Analyze and discuss a selected work from Weeks 3-4.
3. Using a critical approach, review a selected work from Weeks 3-4.