Monday, May 16, 2005
Tuesday, May 10, 2005
Monday, May 02, 2005
Being John Malkovich
That was pretty much the best BLOG ever. Great discussion. You should all see I Heart Huckabees if you liked Napoleon Dynamite--It is really funny! Today, we saw weird clips in class. They exemplify odd, dark or quirky dry humor...John Makovich was about a company that exists on the 7 1/2th floor of a building where no normal people can stand up straight and a portal that allows normal people to enter John Malkovich the famous actor-- to live as him inside of his head for 15 minutes and then you get thrown out onto the Jersey Turnpike. This movie deals a lot with metaphors (a symbolic representation of something literal, like running water and the sound of it can be a metaphor for peaceful nature...) So...just based on what you saw today, tell me what you think the movie is trying to convey and how it does this through metaphor. Don't bother with posts of I never saw the movie, I will not count them. Just go off what we watched in class: Lots of times movies use strange devices and scenarios to comment on life and work and love, abstract stuff like that...Hints to sniff out metaphors in BJM:
What does it say about being a celebrity?
Why does the movie use puppets so much?
What does a short ceiling make people do while they are at work? Who would LIKE to work there?
What do all of the language misunderstandings symbolize?
Is anybody happy in the movie?
Also, don't forget to bring your cartoon on Wed for the humor assignment, along with the citation. :-)
Next Monday we will dedicate class to The Chappelle Show, to make sure we talk about some one you guys are into...
XO--Sandra The Blogging Movie Junkie
What does it say about being a celebrity?
Why does the movie use puppets so much?
What does a short ceiling make people do while they are at work? Who would LIKE to work there?
What do all of the language misunderstandings symbolize?
Is anybody happy in the movie?
Also, don't forget to bring your cartoon on Wed for the humor assignment, along with the citation. :-)
Next Monday we will dedicate class to The Chappelle Show, to make sure we talk about some one you guys are into...
XO--Sandra The Blogging Movie Junkie
Wednesday, April 27, 2005
Napoleon Dynamite: Awesome!
She's pretty much my soul mate.
The lyger is pretty much my favorite animal.
Gramma says you're pretty much ruining my life...and eating all the steak...
Qualifiers in the film make it funny, right? It is the incongruity of an over the top sweeping "all-ness" statement and then a modest lil' qualifier. What are some other examples from this movie that use Toulmin and/or your humor chapter to operate on the audience:
Hints: What is it specifically about the relationship between Pedro and Napoleon that's so funny? What does this say about ethnicity? (Warrant?)
What's so funny about those little weird braided key chains that Deb makes for Pedro's campaigne? What types of arts and crafts did you make when you were little and why are they so funny now?
Why is Napoleon's dance practice session in his "Pegasus-Crossing" bedroom so funny?
What is funny about Pedro's mustache? (think causal reasoning: if...then...) The Happy Hands Club?
What about the Uncle, there's a real basic warrant there...a character stuck in the past...
What's so funny about Napoleon's Tee shirts?
Take a stab at a few of these and then tell me what your favorite part was. Then you can do this type of analysis with the humorous cartoon you select for the final paper.
Extra Credit: What is the overall warrant for the movie, what does it say about Nerdiness? (Since...)
If you wan to use any of my skills, you can...Sandra
The lyger is pretty much my favorite animal.
Gramma says you're pretty much ruining my life...and eating all the steak...
Qualifiers in the film make it funny, right? It is the incongruity of an over the top sweeping "all-ness" statement and then a modest lil' qualifier. What are some other examples from this movie that use Toulmin and/or your humor chapter to operate on the audience:
Hints: What is it specifically about the relationship between Pedro and Napoleon that's so funny? What does this say about ethnicity? (Warrant?)
What's so funny about those little weird braided key chains that Deb makes for Pedro's campaigne? What types of arts and crafts did you make when you were little and why are they so funny now?
Why is Napoleon's dance practice session in his "Pegasus-Crossing" bedroom so funny?
What is funny about Pedro's mustache? (think causal reasoning: if...then...) The Happy Hands Club?
What about the Uncle, there's a real basic warrant there...a character stuck in the past...
What's so funny about Napoleon's Tee shirts?
Take a stab at a few of these and then tell me what your favorite part was. Then you can do this type of analysis with the humorous cartoon you select for the final paper.
Extra Credit: What is the overall warrant for the movie, what does it say about Nerdiness? (Since...)
If you wan to use any of my skills, you can...Sandra
Censorship? Standards? Good Taste? Blog Rules...
Thank you all for sharing, I hope you are deep into the chapter on humor at this point! FYI: Any offensively graphic postings will be deleted. Also, any blogs containing the F word, threats and or violence, even if its meant in jest will not be counted towards your total. I guess now I have to be a kind of Blog-Bouncer. We'll talk about it in class. I respect your right to free speech, but start your own blog for that, K? Please play nice! Thanks,
--The Masked Blogger
--The Masked Blogger
Sunday, April 24, 2005
We Now Have a PINK Blog in Honor of the Unicorn
Your last assignment is underway, (SNIFF) I'm getting a little choked up...Since we will be working with humor our talented puppet-master and controversial speech-maker Mr. Jeff P. has phoned in a powerful special guest star audio blog from the road --(click the audio entry below this one, "For a call time") Your 5 line minimum response to his audioblog is due BEFORE 230pm on Tuesday April 26th. Think educational stand-up comedy meets reality TV!
Thanks to Michelle, Christina R. Jeff(s) and Rob PLUS Latoya and Kendall for trying to help me post audio, we had technical difficulties. The Magic schoolbus driver offers her "skills of gratitude and sweet fashion advice." You all look like midieval warriors to me!
AUDIENCE ANALYSIS
Our class and blog are an open, minimally censored environment, but as cultural critics and potential rock star bloggers, we must analyze audience! Don't use language that excludes others based on race, class and/or gender, you narrow your audience. That's just how I roll. Blog on my virtual brothers and sisters!--
Wheeler, OUT
(That's how Ryan Seacrest signs off from American Idol
PS: Respond to THIS posting if so moved, with 5 lines minimum by telling us a hilarious real life experience that makes you an expert on argumentation and humor or responding to some one else's funny story or discussing Napoleon Dynamite as huorous argument.
Don't forget: April 30th at 830am for forty possible Extra Credit G's!
Library Test is due with 80% or better.
Unicorns rock SO bond with other Uni-fans at http://www.unicornsunited.com/PAGE6.HTM (wink)
Thanks to Michelle, Christina R. Jeff(s) and Rob PLUS Latoya and Kendall for trying to help me post audio, we had technical difficulties. The Magic schoolbus driver offers her "skills of gratitude and sweet fashion advice." You all look like midieval warriors to me!
AUDIENCE ANALYSIS
Our class and blog are an open, minimally censored environment, but as cultural critics and potential rock star bloggers, we must analyze audience! Don't use language that excludes others based on race, class and/or gender, you narrow your audience. That's just how I roll. Blog on my virtual brothers and sisters!--
Wheeler, OUT
(That's how Ryan Seacrest signs off from American Idol
PS: Respond to THIS posting if so moved, with 5 lines minimum by telling us a hilarious real life experience that makes you an expert on argumentation and humor or responding to some one else's funny story or discussing Napoleon Dynamite as huorous argument.
Don't forget: April 30th at 830am for forty possible Extra Credit G's!
Library Test is due with 80% or better.
Unicorns rock SO bond with other Uni-fans at http://www.unicornsunited.com/PAGE6.HTM (wink)
Thursday, April 21, 2005
Monday, April 18, 2005
Kayo
fairycandydancer@aol.com for recka...good luck tomorrow! Shock and awe attention getters, bring fireworks and dancers!
Thursday, April 14, 2005
Tuesday, April 12, 2005
No Whack Speeches! Proposals
On Monday, April 18th, (MY BIRTHDAY!!!! I hope you all get A's! Review the proposal assignment sheet carefully!) .............you folks will begin to give me the gift of a lovely speech, featuring a "should" or "should not" statement about an important policy/legal issue using your packet guidlelines and book chapter for guidance. By tomorrow, Wed 4/13 your topics and topic proposals will be due to me. In addition on 4/13 we will have a quiz on the Dave Chappelle handout from Monday 4/11. This handout can also be used as a source citation for your humor paper which is the last assignment of the class. We will watch an example video on Wed 4/13 so you can see what the proposal debate format will look like. Plan to meet at least once with your partner to practice (Happy Hour does not count!!!!!!!) You will get some time Wed (tomorrow) to get started on research together. I suggest going through the speech about five times. Don't forget to include a semi-impromptu rebuttal! Good luck! Here is the speech list. If you are not on it, there are a couple blank lines left. Proposal speeches will NOT be done after their assigned day, so NO make ups and re-schedules on this one!
Non-Negotiable Speech Dates: 430pm Class
Monday
Jeff and Sarah – April 18
Jon and Al – April 18
Scott and Iong – 4-18
Christina Franco and Julie – 4/18
_________________________
Wed
Christina and Michelle –4/20
Jona and Sandy – 4/20
Alisha and Ashley – 4/20
Marycon and Adrienne—4/20
Guy and Kevin – 4/20
Monday
Jessica and Jon – 4/25
Lindsey and Riz – 4/25
Jeff and Robb-4/25
________________________
Non-Negotiable Speech Dates: 3pm Class
Monday
Recka and Kayo – 4/18
Natalie and SherRee – 4/18
Mike and Charlie – 4/18
Korrie and Jen C. – 4-18
__________________________
Wednesday
Sarah and Marc—4/20
Kim and Michelle – 4/20
Matt and Reh –4/20
Carly and Jen N.—4/20
Elaine and Candy—4/20
Monday
Kelly and Raquel – 4/25
Chrissa and Chris – 4/25
Matt and Eva – 4/25
Monica and Katrina – 4/ 25
Non-Negotiable Speech Dates: 430pm Class
Monday
Jeff and Sarah – April 18
Jon and Al – April 18
Scott and Iong – 4-18
Christina Franco and Julie – 4/18
_________________________
Wed
Christina and Michelle –4/20
Jona and Sandy – 4/20
Alisha and Ashley – 4/20
Marycon and Adrienne—4/20
Guy and Kevin – 4/20
Monday
Jessica and Jon – 4/25
Lindsey and Riz – 4/25
Jeff and Robb-4/25
________________________
Non-Negotiable Speech Dates: 3pm Class
Monday
Recka and Kayo – 4/18
Natalie and SherRee – 4/18
Mike and Charlie – 4/18
Korrie and Jen C. – 4-18
__________________________
Wednesday
Sarah and Marc—4/20
Kim and Michelle – 4/20
Matt and Reh –4/20
Carly and Jen N.—4/20
Elaine and Candy—4/20
Monday
Kelly and Raquel – 4/25
Chrissa and Chris – 4/25
Matt and Eva – 4/25
Monica and Katrina – 4/ 25
Saturday, April 09, 2005
The Joy of Proposal Debates
Are you ready for policy debates? Ready to say "should"??? It's the last speech of the semester, hooray!!! You will need to blog in with a 5 line minimum this week and confirm
1. who your partner is
2. who you are
3. one pro
4. and one con issue you envision see about working with and debating against this person.
You must agree on an issue involving public, state or local government and the debate will argue both sides of the issue, each of you choosing one side and suggesting or PROPOSING action in the form of a "should statement," or imperative. "Pro-" is the argument to leave current policy, law or practice alone: If it aint broke...the other side, or "con" says we need to make some changes and you propose what those changes would be. This speech is worth a lot so get started. [Recka, you and Kayo will work together, fyi.] Most of you know who you will work with. Also, first blog first served when it comes to choosing speech dates, so in your posting, sign up to go either a week from Monday, April 18th, or the following Wed 4/20 or two weeks from Monday on April 25th. You may claim your order on that day as well. If you miss your proposal speech, you may not make it up. Don't forget the extra credit rookie debate is coming up later this month. With forty points possible to make up, think about it! Also, all of your fallacy assignments are now graded and any grading update requests should be requested to me by email if you need to see where you stand with points. ALSO-----This website gives some policy topic ideas to help you prepare for your speech ideas. http://www.ncpa.org/sid/
J'aime le fromage !
1. who your partner is
2. who you are
3. one pro
4. and one con issue you envision see about working with and debating against this person.
You must agree on an issue involving public, state or local government and the debate will argue both sides of the issue, each of you choosing one side and suggesting or PROPOSING action in the form of a "should statement," or imperative. "Pro-" is the argument to leave current policy, law or practice alone: If it aint broke...the other side, or "con" says we need to make some changes and you propose what those changes would be. This speech is worth a lot so get started. [Recka, you and Kayo will work together, fyi.] Most of you know who you will work with. Also, first blog first served when it comes to choosing speech dates, so in your posting, sign up to go either a week from Monday, April 18th, or the following Wed 4/20 or two weeks from Monday on April 25th. You may claim your order on that day as well. If you miss your proposal speech, you may not make it up. Don't forget the extra credit rookie debate is coming up later this month. With forty points possible to make up, think about it! Also, all of your fallacy assignments are now graded and any grading update requests should be requested to me by email if you need to see where you stand with points. ALSO-----This website gives some policy topic ideas to help you prepare for your speech ideas. http://www.ncpa.org/sid/
J'aime le fromage !
Monday, March 28, 2005
Oh Yeah? well...CAUSE T H I S!!!!!!
Somebody call Rob and tell him break is over! He's still in Cancun!
Causal Speech Tips:
1. Don't be aburrido! (Spanish for what???????? Rhymes with "snoring"....)
2. Relate your cause to three effects.
3. Use shock and awe attention getters. You may want to bring first aid for fainting audience members, Charlie!
4. Examples:
a. Gun control laws reduce violent crimes.
b. A one parent families causes more independent children
c. Competitive sports for college students causes success later in business.
d. TV violence causes school shootings.
e. Jeff P's jokes cause laughter, which cause relaxation and bonding which in turn, cause an enhanced learning envoronment and better Coms Two productivity. (chain of causation)
f. Jeff P's jokes are disruptive during class and cause Lindsey to miss important learning opportunities.
g. Positive effects of Sarah's evaluative speech on travel included more students traveled over Spring Break, Kim and Jennifer watched movies ABOUT traveling and finally, the Board of Tourism noted a dramatic increase in tickets purchased by Sac State Coms 2 students. Guy went to Italy.
To Get Credit For This Week's Post:
In five sentences, minimum, tell us something about you as an audience member that will help the speakers reach you and better analyze their audience. Use our class for examples. I'll go first.
Causal Speech Tips:
1. Don't be aburrido! (Spanish for what???????? Rhymes with "snoring"....)
2. Relate your cause to three effects.
3. Use shock and awe attention getters. You may want to bring first aid for fainting audience members, Charlie!
4. Examples:
a. Gun control laws reduce violent crimes.
b. A one parent families causes more independent children
c. Competitive sports for college students causes success later in business.
d. TV violence causes school shootings.
e. Jeff P's jokes cause laughter, which cause relaxation and bonding which in turn, cause an enhanced learning envoronment and better Coms Two productivity. (chain of causation)
f. Jeff P's jokes are disruptive during class and cause Lindsey to miss important learning opportunities.
g. Positive effects of Sarah's evaluative speech on travel included more students traveled over Spring Break, Kim and Jennifer watched movies ABOUT traveling and finally, the Board of Tourism noted a dramatic increase in tickets purchased by Sac State Coms 2 students. Guy went to Italy.
To Get Credit For This Week's Post:
In five sentences, minimum, tell us something about you as an audience member that will help the speakers reach you and better analyze their audience. Use our class for examples. I'll go first.
Oh Yeah? well...CAUSE T H I S!!!!!!
Welcome back..(HEY: Somebody call Rob and tell him breaks over. He 's still in Cancun in a grass skirt...) Tips for causal arguments, since speeches begin next week (if you went on Monday for def and evals, you go Wed this time)
1. Riz....This means you: No OBVIOUS cause and effect arguments. ie: lack of water causes thirst...B O R I N G !!!! (aburrido in Spanish!) Pot causes the munchies.....Don't even think about it Jeffrey!!!!!! (You either Raquel!!!!)
2. Interesting types of causes include: background or little known causes, hidden causes, whack, or battez causes.
ie: Major Claim): Bananas are NOT the best source of potassium, did you know? .........Pause for the shock and awe attention getting response. Some students may actually faint, SO bring first aid, Scott.
3. (therefore) Eating avacados causes healthy potassium levels and (because/ evidence) they are better for you than bananas, better for the farming/soil environment and your purchase keeps the California economy booming instead of supporting banana growers outside of our state by buying bananas ! (Three examples of evidence connecting to EFFECTS that will be supported in the body of the speech.)
4. The audience: Will Kevin or Matt care/understand/agree/disagree? Will Scott and Jon even believe that Tomatoes cause the same effects as avacdos? Why should Christina and Tatyana even believe YOU? (Unless/reservation): )ie: Maybe Sara, Jonah, Natalie and Michelle's parent ALWAYS chopped up Banana's for their childhood breakfast cereal...avacados just ARE NOT the same!!!!! They will NOT be persuaded by your meaningful potassium plea...You can't eat avacados on Cheerios, they cry, interupting your speech...COME ON!!!!!!! uunnlleesssss.....guacomole on an egg burrito esta muy, muy delisioso y calliente, amigos! Breakfast problem solved!
4. CUT TO DREAM SEQUENCE:
Sarah, Julie, Recka...even Michelle and Charlie now believe your beautiful causal argument, Lindsey...which they indicate by nodding until spraining their necks and standing and clapping vigorously until their hands bleed. Being an insightful, as well as fashionable Teaching Associate, SANDRA notices this obvious sign of your DEEP audience analysis and contacts the dean of Com Studies to insist that a new grade, one far Better than an A+, be developed in your honor. You are a hero. Avacado farmers throughout California rejoice and erect statues in your honor.
NO LATE BIBLIOGRAPHIES OR TOPIC PROPSALS, EVERYTHING IS DUE WHEN YOU MAKE YOUR SPEECH!
1. Riz....This means you: No OBVIOUS cause and effect arguments. ie: lack of water causes thirst...B O R I N G !!!! (aburrido in Spanish!) Pot causes the munchies.....Don't even think about it Jeffrey!!!!!! (You either Raquel!!!!)
2. Interesting types of causes include: background or little known causes, hidden causes, whack, or battez causes.
ie: Major Claim): Bananas are NOT the best source of potassium, did you know? .........Pause for the shock and awe attention getting response. Some students may actually faint, SO bring first aid, Scott.
3. (therefore) Eating avacados causes healthy potassium levels and (because/ evidence) they are better for you than bananas, better for the farming/soil environment and your purchase keeps the California economy booming instead of supporting banana growers outside of our state by buying bananas ! (Three examples of evidence connecting to EFFECTS that will be supported in the body of the speech.)
4. The audience: Will Kevin or Matt care/understand/agree/disagree? Will Scott and Jon even believe that Tomatoes cause the same effects as avacdos? Why should Christina and Tatyana even believe YOU? (Unless/reservation): )ie: Maybe Sara, Jonah, Natalie and Michelle's parent ALWAYS chopped up Banana's for their childhood breakfast cereal...avacados just ARE NOT the same!!!!! They will NOT be persuaded by your meaningful potassium plea...You can't eat avacados on Cheerios, they cry, interupting your speech...COME ON!!!!!!! uunnlleesssss.....guacomole on an egg burrito esta muy, muy delisioso y calliente, amigos! Breakfast problem solved!
4. CUT TO DREAM SEQUENCE:
Sarah, Julie, Recka...even Michelle and Charlie now believe your beautiful causal argument, Lindsey...which they indicate by nodding until spraining their necks and standing and clapping vigorously until their hands bleed. Being an insightful, as well as fashionable Teaching Associate, SANDRA notices this obvious sign of your DEEP audience analysis and contacts the dean of Com Studies to insist that a new grade, one far Better than an A+, be developed in your honor. You are a hero. Avacado farmers throughout California rejoice and erect statues in your honor.
NO LATE BIBLIOGRAPHIES OR TOPIC PROPSALS, EVERYTHING IS DUE WHEN YOU MAKE YOUR SPEECH!
Monday, March 07, 2005
Look at this Cute Puppy: Now Send Me Money! Emotional Appeals are Battez!
ABSOLUTELY NO LATE FALLACY ASSIGNMENTS UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES WILL BE ACCEPTED (Caps are like yelling, huh? That's a scare tactic fallacy, sorry...)
Good places to start:
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/
http://www.serc.si.edu/
http://www.fguardians.org/
http://www.ecomall.com/activism/activism.htm
http://whistler.sierraclub.org/action/tamain?alid=287&st=curr
http://www.waste-not-basket.com/
http://www.pathtofreedom.com/links/activism/environment.shtml
http://www.nrdc.org/media/pressreleases/040122.asp (this one features Leo DiCaprio!)
and for tips on fallacies and how to identify them:
http://www.cuyamaca.net/bruce.thompson/Fallacies/intro_fallacies.asp
http://www.philosophy.eku.edu/Williams/HON102Web/falsec-web.htm
http://www.curedisease.com/falaciousreasoning.html
Remember: Highlight the portion of the ad or article you are claiming holds a fallacy: Use Yellow
Remember: Correct at least five of the fallacies you identify!
Remember a complete bibliography! (APA/MLA)
Remember: You can repeat 2, that's two of your favorite fallacies
Remember: Battez is ""whack"" in French! Recycling is so NOT battez!
Anyone want to post their own suggestions to help the rest of the class? Anyone? ANYONE????
Good places to start:
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/
http://www.serc.si.edu/
http://www.fguardians.org/
http://www.ecomall.com/activism/activism.htm
http://whistler.sierraclub.org/action/tamain?alid=287&st=curr
http://www.waste-not-basket.com/
http://www.pathtofreedom.com/links/activism/environment.shtml
http://www.nrdc.org/media/pressreleases/040122.asp (this one features Leo DiCaprio!)
and for tips on fallacies and how to identify them:
http://www.cuyamaca.net/bruce.thompson/Fallacies/intro_fallacies.asp
http://www.philosophy.eku.edu/Williams/HON102Web/falsec-web.htm
http://www.curedisease.com/falaciousreasoning.html
Remember: Highlight the portion of the ad or article you are claiming holds a fallacy: Use Yellow
Remember: Correct at least five of the fallacies you identify!
Remember a complete bibliography! (APA/MLA)
Remember: You can repeat 2, that's two of your favorite fallacies
Remember: Battez is ""whack"" in French! Recycling is so NOT battez!
Anyone want to post their own suggestions to help the rest of the class? Anyone? ANYONE????
Thursday, March 03, 2005
Guest Blogger Christina F. !!!! (LOUD APPLAUSE)
Ladies and Gentlemen, all the way from Sacramento's eight-mile in Mendocino Hall, I present, Arg-YOU-mentation's very first special guest blogger! Nothing short of BRILLIANT & insightful, COMS 2 superstar and newly-successful definitional speech-maker Christina F. (2005) states "for the blog this topic is fairly new its about the rap group G-unit and the rapper 50 cent. To make a long story short 50 doesn't like Ja Rule and one of the rappers in G-Unit called The Game wasn't backing 50 up on the whole beef between the two so he got kicked out!um im not sure if you really want to use it but its an argument in itself" (personal email, March 2. 2005). ASSIGNMENT: For this blog, in order to get credit, you MUST respond to Christina's prompt and connect it to either the hasty generalization fallacy and/OR issues of evaluation for the next speech...go here for more scoop on the big controversy if this topic interests you http://www.mtv.com/bands/j/ja_rule/news_feature_031103/index2.jhtml (a correct Hasty G AND Evaluation will earn TWO points this week.Post your own Fallacy Wrap Name. Mine is Hasty G, so don't be a hater, ah-ight??CONGRATULATIONS for getting through the first and scariest speech of the semester! Peace, out--Hasty G in dah Howse
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