02 October 2002
Dada Does Mona Lisa.
Today we found out more about the Dada artists and their peculiar way of
seeing the modern world thanks to Cynthia and Bryant. What do you think was
the purpose of Duchamp's rendition of Mona with moustache and nice...?
Thanks to Derrick who opened a discussion about the interpretation of the
art with his observations on two of the paintings by Schwitters and Klee.
Bonus Point Challenge Two!
Email your answers to freddieb@mail.uca.edu
by Monday, October 7, 12:00 p.m. for a chance to
earn some extra points. Good luck!
1. Which historical figure, Meineke or Stresemann, was won over to the side
of the Weimar Republic?
2. Where did the Weimar flag of black, red, and gold have its origin?
3. Which group of Vernunftrepubliker placed their reason in the
service of criticism?
4. What contemporary German writer was the author of the book
Steppenwolf?
Answers to the Last Challenge.
1. When was the movie All Quiet on the Western Front produced?
Answer: 1930.
2. What actor plays the role of Paul Bäumer in the movie?
Answer: Lew Ayers.
3. Who is the cinematographer for the movie?
Answer: Edeson.
4. What is the name of the new technique (camera shot) that portrays the
scene from above? (This was one of the earliest uses of this technique.)
Answer: The crane shot.
Oral Presentations Next Week.
Sarah Giorgi and Hannah Thomas will present on Wednesday, October 9.
Comparison Essay Suggestions.
Your topic for this assignment is to compare the 1930 movie version of All Quiet on the Western Front to the novel. Obviously they are two very different medium; one is visual and aural and the other is written, so how does one compare these two genres?
This is where your organizational skills play an important role.
Organization of a comparison paper has two patterns: block style or point-by-point. In the block style, you discuss the similarities in one body (central) paragraph and the differences in the second one. In a point-by-point, you take each point and discuss it fully in one paragraph, so if you have five points and they are well-developed, you could have five paragraphs. If the points are not fully developed, you could write one detailed paragraph.
With that in mind, what are some elements that you could compare? Narrative order would be one possibility. We've already discovered that some of the events are placed differently in the movie. Character development would be a second possibility. In the movie, Paul's thoughts are often spoken by the characters, rather than by him. Some of the characters play a stronger role in the book than in the movie.
Requirements for the Essay.
1. A 500-word essay typed, double-spaced, 12 pt. font, with one-inch margins.
2. An introduction that includes background information about the topic and a clear, concise thesis statement.
3. Body (central) paragraphs introduced with clear topic sentences and supporting sentences that include examples from the book and the movie.
4. A conclusion that summarizes the main points and finishes with your opinion, thoughts, or observations about the topic.
5. Minimal editing problems and appropriate syntax and vocabulary to reflect the academic voice.
Assignments.
Due to the minor technological problem experienced earlier in the week, we will postpone the Chapter Two test until next Friday, October 11, the same day that the paper is due. I realize that this is two major assignments, but finishing the movie is the first priority. Hopefully we will be finished with that on Monday. The chapter test will be an open-book test similar to your last test. We will discuss it in class as time permits.
Speech Presentation Dates.
If you are not on the list, please see me as soon as possible so that you can slot a time. Remember that the oral presentation is 20% of your overall grade. Talk about pressure! Even though it's worth around 100 points, when you convert that into a percentage, that's a hefty chunk of grade. Be prepared. Research an interesting topic. When you turn in your outline or note cards, be sure and list your sources of information. Use the MLA form for citing your sources. Even if you use the Internet, you must cite that as a source. There is no limit or restrictions on your sources. The only restriction is the time limit--5-7 minutes. Susan was right on the money today. If you go over, you loose points. Ouch. If you are having trouble with pronunciation of the names, see me and I can help you with that, or if you are having problems with narrowing the topic, let me know. See me for any problems actually. Communication is the key. Let me know ahead of time for any difficulties you are having.
Susan Carder: September 25 (Dada)
Bryant Moore and Cynthia Dismang: October 2 (Dada)
Elizabeth Barger and Laura Latch: October 4 (Dada)
Sarah Giorgi and Hannah Thomas: October 9 (Dada)
Casey Crow and Loretta Gober: October 23 (Bauhaus)
Joe Melero and Doug Tyler: October 25(Bauhaus)
Allison Lane and Blane Swain: October 30 (Bauhaus)
Stephen Horton and Jerry Davis: November 2 (Bauhaus)
Dana Cheek and Misty Williams: November 6 (Bauhaus)
Demario Smith and Jeremy Wheeler: November 8 (Bauhaus)
LaShonda Williams and Josh Patterson: November 13 (Expressionism)
Brad Stewart and Wendy Meins: November 15 (Expressionism)
Stacy Hodges and Terrilyn Pettus: November 20 (Expressionism)
Ricky Walker and Josh Griffin: November 22 (Expressionism)
Trevor Bennett and Blane Mallett: November 25 (Expressionism)
Courtney Cooksey and Derrick Diggs: December 4 (Expressionism)
Study Guide for Test One: The Trauma of Birth
Names to remember: Know who they were and how they related to Weimar.
Phillip Scheidemann
Friedrich Wilhelm
Franz Wedekind
Thomas Mann
Friedrich Meinecke
Otto Hintze
Max Reinhardt
Arnold Schönberg
Walter Gropius
Georg Grosz
Max Beckmann
Bertold Brecht
Ranier Marie Rilke
Rosa Luxemburg
Karl Liebknecht
Hugo Preuss
Friedrich Ebert
Events: Know the specific answers to the following questions.
What ideas marked the Weimar Republic?
Who were the outsiders and who were the insiders in Imperial Germany?
Who were the founders and what style was born before the Republic was created?
What questions were important to the "outsiders" of the Empire?
Who participated in the revolution?
What problems arose during the winter of 1918-1919?
What two political parties were at "civil war" and what effect did this have upon the Republic?
What challenges did the Republic face?
Why was the Treaty of Versailles referred to as a "Diktat" and as a "Schandfrieden" or "Schmachfrieden"?
What did the revolution accomplish?
What mistakes were made?
*This is the first step toward THE One World Language.
Tritt Zwei. Step Two: Subordination in a submarine!
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