WCS 100L Intro. to World Lit. and Cultures

WCS 100L Intro. to World Lit. and Cultures

Dr. Slater

Fall 2018

Paper #2 Assignment

Assignment: topics in literary analysis and associated abstract

Length of paper: 2.5-3 pages double-spaced, font Times 12

Length of abstract: 1 paragraph for class literary journal “Impact”

Due Date: Sunday, December 9

1. Discuss “Falling Girl” as a satirical allegory (look up these words in a dictionary of literary terms to be sure you understand them) about modern society.

2. Choose one of the short stories we have read since the midterm and write a continuation of the story (or an alternate ending) using the author’s tone and style. Include a one-page analysis of the author’s techniques that you incorporated.

3. Analyze the surrealist imagery in Breton’s poem “Free Union” as an example of the techniques of surrealism and an evocation of the speaker’s relationship with the woman described.

4. Discuss the existential themes of alienation and commitment in “The Guest” (Camus). Include a discussion of Camus’ version of existentialism.

5. Do a detailed analysis of the images in Bei Dao’s poem “Notes From the City of the Sun” relating to its evocation of the Cultural Revolution in China.

6. Do a detailed analysis of the main character, Claire, in “The Visit.”

7. Using reliable internet sources (interviews on authors’ websites) as well as detailed literary analysis of the works we have read, discuss how several authors that we have encountered this semester see their role in society. Choose 2 authors that we have read since the midterm and 1 from before.

See attached rubric:

Rubric (for all except #2)

Dr. Lee Slater / Understanding World Literature

Literary Analysis

Category	Above Standards “A”	Meets Standards “B”	Approaches Standards “C”	Below Standards “D”	Score
Focus or Thesis Statement	The thesis statement identifies the topic of the essay and articulates the main aspects of the topic that will be discussed.	The thesis statement names the topic of the essay but falls short of expressing the different angles to be examined in the paper.	The thesis statement outlines some of the main points to be discussed but does not name the topic. There is a lack of cohesion and focus.	The thesis statement does not name the topic AND does not preview what will be discussed.	20 pts.
Introduction	The introductory paragraph has a strong and inviting opening sentence (a relevant quote or statistic) and contains the thesis statement.	The introductory paragraph has a hook or attention grabber, but it is weak, rambling or inappropriate for the audience	The author has an interesting introductory paragraph but the connection to the topic is not clear.	The introductory paragraph is not interesting AND is not relevant to the topic.	20 pts.
Closing Paragraph	The conclusion is strong and leaves the reader solidly understanding the writer’s position. Effective reiteration of the position statement begins the closing paragraph.	The conclusion is recognizable. The author’s position is restated within the first two sentences of the closing paragraph.	The author’s position is unclear and or absent from the concluding paragraph.	There is no conclusion – the paper just ends.	15 pts.
Evidence and Examples	All of the evidence and examples are specific, relevant and explanations are given that show how each piece of evidence supports the author’s position.	Most of the evidence and examples are specific, relevant and explanations are given that show how each piece of evidence supports the author’s position.	At least one of the pieces of evidence and examples is relevant and has an explanation that shows how that piece of evidence supports the author’s position.	Evidence and examples are NOT relevant AND/OR are not explained.	15 pts.
Sources	All identified knowledge and sources used are relevant, credible, high quality and cited correctly.	Identified knowledge or sources are mostly relevant, credible and cited correctly.	Identified knowledge or sources are minimally relevant and credible and cited correctly.	Many sources are suspect (not credible) AND/OR are not cited correctly.	10 pts.
Grammar and Spelling	Author makes no errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.	Author makes a few errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.	Author makes consistent errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.	Errors in grammar or spelling prevent the reader from following or understanding the content.	10 pts.
Sequencing	Arguments and support are provided in a logical order that makes it easy and interesting to follow the author’s train of thought. There are clear transitions from one paragraph to another.	Arguments and support are provided in a fairly logical order that makes it reasonably easy to follow the author’s train of thought. Transitions are mostly present.	A few of the support details or arguments are not in an expected or logical order, distracting the reader and making the essay seem a little confusing.	Many of the support details or arguments are not in an expected or logical order, distracting the reader and making the essay seem very confusing.	10 pts

 

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