part 1:Download the Introduction Study Guide below. This assignment is meant to completed while reading the Introduction Chapter in our textbook, Excursions in World Music. Once you have completed the Study Guide, save the document and then upload your saved doc in the submission area for this assignment.
Your Study guide answers should be complete and correct (20 pts) and be submitted on time (5 pts). There are 25 points possible for this assignment.
part 2
Discussion Post 1
After reading Wheatley’s poem, answer the below discussion questions using resources from this week’s module.
For your initial post (Due by April 12 Sunday 11:59p):
- What do you notice about the poem? Annotate for any words or phrases that stand out to you.
- How would you describe the tone of the poem? Why? How do the first four lines compare to the last four lines?
- What might the significance of the word mercy in the poem be? How is this poem a critique of slavery and/or religion?
- What words, phrases, or lines in the poem are associated with Africa or Africans? What words, phrases, or
lines are about America? - Line 6 is punctuated with quotation marks. Why? Who is Wheatley quoting?
- This poem has been called the most reviled poem in African American literature. Why do you think that
is? Do you agree with that assessment? Is there another way to read this poem?
For your replies (Due by April 12 Sunday 11:59p):
- Please respond to at least two of your classmates, but feel free to comment on more!
- You may respond by noting your own knowledge.
- Comment if you are interested in learning more.
- Respond with any positive comments or constructive questions.
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Part 3:
Introduction Post
Introduction Post
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Hello Class!For our course this term, we will focus on the humanities through the United States! We will learn how to examine, compare, analyze,
evaluate, interpret, and discuss creative works within their cultural contexts. Before we begin, let us introduce ourselves and think about what we currently know about the humanities. For your initial post (Due by April 12 Sunday 11:59p):- What is your name and major?
- Why are you taking this course? General interest? Graduation requirement? Please share!
- Do you have a creative outlet? Do you paint, cook, garden, or create anything? Please elaborate and share pictures if appropriate.
- Please define the Humanities as you knew them before the video/reading. Define the Humanities as you view them after the reading/video. Any difference?
- How are the Humanities intertwined in your own life? Please share in detail.
For your replies (Due by April 12 Sunday 11:59p):
- Please respond to at least two of your classmates, but feel free to comment on more!
- You may respond by noting your own knowledge.
- Comment if you are interested in learning more.
- Respond with any positive comments or constructive questions.
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