English Assignments
Gabler Response
In at least 250 words, compose an initial post regarding the following prompt:
Write a response in which you agree, disagree, or modify Aaron Sorkin's claim below. Use Gabler's article to support your claims.
"This thing - social networking, and obviously Facebook is the king of that - which was meant to connect all of us and bring us closer together, I don't think it's done that. I think it's done the opposite. I think we're now by ourselves, inventing new identities, performing for each other. I think it's an insincere form of connection. But, let me quickly add that that is an opinion that has absolutely nothing to do with the movie. You can love Facebook, hate Facebook, never have heard of Facebook, be indifferent to Facebook, and that will not affect your enjoyment of the movie anymore than being a fan of bank robberies is going to affect your enjoyment of The Town."
Dean Response
In at least 250 words, compose an initial post regarding the following prompt:
Watch the episode of The Beverly Hillbillies linked to in this week's course content. Write a response in which you agree, disagree, or modify Dean's claim that the program exploits hillbilly, redneck, or white trash stereotypes
This link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5osiQ8LcBk&feature=youtu.be
Chapter 9 Topic
George Clinton and Parliament utilized business and artistic concepts from both James Brown and glam rock acts. How did this provide a unique approach to funk music? Are they influential to later acts? Are they still influential?
Chapter 9 Listening Quiz
1. "Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)" by Sly and the Family Stone represents the move to a new style, incorporating R & B and rock elements. Give examples of both and elaborate on their significance in this song.
2. "Living for the City" by Stevie Wonder is a clear example of his development and maturity as an artist. How does his vocal delivery continually re-engage the listener throughout the song? Discuss the importance of the audio story told as the bridge, or "B" section? What other style of rock is incorporating this technique?
3. "Tear the Roof Off the Sucker (Give Up the Funk) by George Clinton and Parliament is an excellent example of a new style of funk, called "on the 1". Unlike most R & B music where the rhythmic emphasis is on beats 2 and 4 (backbeats), the emphasis is now on beat 1. What musical elements are present in this song? How do they work together to create such an infectious groove?