Journals for 3 different articles. please analyse each article separately.
Journal Requirements:
- Journals must be a minimum of 500 words minimum, and you must reply to at least 2 peers. There is no word limit on peer replies, but you must show that you have engaged with your peers’ responses and not simply said “I agree” or “Great post!” A substantial reply could be anywhere between 50 and 150 words. You are not required, but you are encouraged to continue replying to one another throughout the week. Let’s have some great conversations! Failure to meet the word limit will result in a reduced journal grade.
- Ad Hominem attacks will not be tolerated. If you disagree with someone, attack the argument, not the person.
- For every journal, include a summary and analysis of all the texts that you read for the week. Failure to summarize/analyze will result in half credit (or less) for the journal.
- The prompt (this is separate from the summary/analysis) is a guideline, and will usually be open-ended (i.e. not a question with a right or wrong answer. Additionally, I want you to explore your own thoughts and feelings and ideas along with the texts and the subject matter in order to improve your critical reading, writing, and thinking skills.
Journal Prompt:
In addition to your summaries/analysis of the weeks readings, review the following poem and give your interpretation. Does Langston Hughes have a positive or negative view of the American Dream? Where do we see this in the poem? Think about the historical context in which this was written. Does that change the meaning of the poem? Why or why not? What else do you have to say about this poem?
THE POEM IS LET AMERICA BE AMERICA AGAIN.