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Carol DeGrasse deposited The Fabric of Society: Textiles as an Indicator of Social Class in Domestic Novels in the group
TM The Teaching of Literature on Humanities Commons 8 years, 9 months agoThis paper examines textiles as an indicator of social class in the sentimental novels of the American long 1850s. Publications such as Godey’s Lady’s Book (1830) and Lady’s World of Fashion (1842) are credited with creating the ties between social status and textile quality. Yet, domestic novels of the long 1850s such as The Discarded Daugh…[Read more]
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Carol DeGrasse deposited Rhetorical Analysis Peer-Review Handout in the group
TM The Teaching of Literature on Humanities Commons 8 years, 9 months agoThis handout serves as a guide for student peer-reviewers to provide useful feedback to the writer. The open-ended questions walk the reviewer through the rhetorical analysis essay and provide a structure for evaluating the thesis, organization, rhetorical strategies, and use of pathos, ethos, logos, and kairos in the paper. The Rhetorical…[Read more]
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Carol DeGrasse deposited Creating a Strong Thesis Statement in the group
TM The Teaching of Literature on MLA Commons 8 years, 10 months agoThis handout explains in clear and simple terms what a strong thesis statement should–and should not be. Examples of the four main types of ‘weak’ thesis statements are given, along with four corresponding ‘strong’ thesis statements. I have successfully used this handout in workshopping students’ thesis ideas.
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Carol DeGrasse deposited Creating a Strong Thesis Statement (Creative Common License) in the group
TM The Teaching of Literature on MLA Commons 8 years, 10 months agoThis handout explains in clear and simple terms what a strong thesis statement should–and should not be. Examples of the four main types of ‘weak’ thesis statements are given, along with four corresponding ‘strong’ thesis statements. I have successfully used this handout in workshopping students’ thesis ideas.
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Carol DeGrasse deposited Creating a Strong Thesis Statement in the group
TM The Teaching of Literature on MLA Commons 8 years, 11 months agoThis handout explains in clear and simple terms what a strong thesis statement should–and should not be. Examples of the four main types of ‘weak’ thesis statements are given, along with four corresponding ‘strong’ thesis statements. I have successfully used this handout in workshopping students’ thesis ideas.
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Stefania Irene Sini started the topic Summer School Enthymema_Morfologie famigliari: Leone e Natalia Ginzburg 28-31/8 in the discussion
Twentieth-Century Italian Literature on MLA Commons 8 years, 11 months ago[English version below]
Care colleghe e cari colleghi,
siamo lieti di segnalarvi l’apertura delle iscrizioni alla prima Summer School Enthymema “Morfologie famigliari: Leone e Natalia Ginzburg nella letteratura e cultura italiana e europea”, che si terrà dal 28 al 31 agosto a Monopoli (BA).
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LLC 20th- and 21st-Century Italian on MLA Commons 8 years, 11 months agoDear colleagues,
we are glad to announce that registration is now open for the first Summer School Enthymema “Family morphologies: Leone and Natalia Ginzburg in Italian and European literature and culture”, which will take place 28th-31st August 2017, in Monopoli (Puglia), Italy.
The deadline for registration is 30th April 2017.
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Thomas Oliver Beebee started the topic CFP MLA '18: Comparatively Perfect: Guided Tours of Essential Essays in the discussion
The Teaching of Literature on MLA Commons 8 years, 11 months agoA Panel Sponsored by the Association of Departments and Programs in Comparative Literature
What is the “tipping point” that makes a scholarly argument persuasive? This panel combines the sharing of scholarly interests and discoveries that are the purpose of conventions with a pragmatic aspect of rehearsing the mechanics of comparative persuasion.…[Read more]
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James Gifford deposited NOTES 1984 in the group
TM The Teaching of Literature on MLA Commons 8 years, 11 months agoLecture/class notes on George Orwell’s Nineteen Eigthy-Four. I’m sharing my teaching notes (rough) for works that may be helpful to others and are widely taught.
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Laurie Rodrigues started the topic CFP MLA '18: Literary Studies in the Post-Truth Age in the discussion
The Teaching of Literature on MLA Commons 8 years, 11 months agoCall for papers, Special Session to be proposed for the MLA’s 2018 Annual Convention. This session invites papers concerned with the stakes and importance of literary study in an era of misinformation and American cultural uncertainty. Areas of inquiry for discussion may include, but are not limited to:
– New (and/ or necessary) approaches to l…[Read more]
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Thomas Oliver Beebee started the topic CFP MLA '18: Comparatively Perfect: Guided Tours of Essential Essays in the discussion
The Teaching of Literature on MLA Commons 8 years, 11 months ago<p style=”margin: 0in; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11.5pt; color: black;”><span style=”font-style: italic;”>Comparatively Perfect: Guided Tours of Essential Essays</span></p>
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Ryan Calabretta-Sajder started the topic Call for Papers: Theorizing Italian Diaspora Studies (IASA) in the discussion
Twentieth-Century Italian Literature on MLA Commons 8 years, 12 months ago<p style=”text-align: center;”>Call for Papers: Theorizing Italian Diaspora Studies</p>
<p style=”text-align: center;”>Italian American Studies Association 2017</p>
<p style=”text-align: center;”>University of Calabria, Arcavacata, Italy</p>
<p style=”text-align: center;”>June 16-18, 2017</p>
In the last twenty years, the term diaspora has…[Read more]
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Ryan Calabretta-Sajder started the topic Call for Papers: Theorizing Italian Diaspora Studies (IASA) in the discussion
Twentieth-Century Italian Literature on MLA Commons 8 years, 12 months ago<p style=”text-align: center;”>Call for Papers: Theorizing Italian Diaspora Studies</p>
<p style=”text-align: center;”>Italian American Studies Association 2017</p>
<p style=”text-align: center;”>University of Calabria, Arcavacata, Italy</p>
<p style=”text-align: center;”>June 16-18, 2017</p>
In the last twenty years, the term diaspora has…[Read more]
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Mary Wildner-Bassett deposited Applying Theories in Language Programs in the group
LSL Second-Language Teaching and Learning on MLA Commons 9 years agoSelected Topics in Applied Linguistics: How to Choose a Theory. I offer a critical exploration of some of the conditions involved in Instructed Second Language Acquisition (ISLA), as well as of the paradoxical approaches in the theoretical questions, methods, categories, and perspectives of ISLA.
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Valerie Barnes Lipscomb started the topic CFP for non-guaranteed collaborative session MLA 2018 in the discussion
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Valerie Barnes Lipscomb started the topic CFP for non-guaranteed collaborative session in the discussion
The Teaching of Literature on MLA Commons 9 years agoOrganization:
Age Studies, The Teaching of Literature collaborationTitle of session:
Approaches to Teaching Age in LiteratureSubmission requirements:
300-word abstract, brief CVDeadline for submissions:
10 March 2017Description:
How and why do/should faculty incorporate age and/or aging into l…[Read more] -
Gerardo Augusto Lorenzino started the topic MLA 2018, CFP: “Language Change: Global (Im-)gration and Linguistic Insecurity” in the discussion
The Teaching of Language on MLA Commons 9 years agoDear colleagues,
The Executive Committee of the Forum on Language Change is seeking proposals for the session “Language Change: Global (Im-)migration and Linguistic Insecurity”. See short and long CFP below.
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Papers exploring how global and local migrations affect language practices and patterns (e.g. linguistic in…[Read more]
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Daniel Anderson deposited Digital Literature (Digital Humanities) Syllabus in the group
TM The Teaching of Literature on MLA Commons 9 years agoSyllabus for digital literature course
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Nicoletta Marini-Maio started the topic gender/sexuality/italy 3, 2016 is available online in the discussion
Twentieth-Century Italian Literature on MLA Commons 9 years, 1 month agoDear Colleagues,
gender/sexuality/italy 3, 2016 is now online. It includes outstanding research on the theme of gender and language (Themed Section and Invited Perspectives) and other topics related to gender (Open Contributions). gender/sexuality/italy 3, 2016 also hosts relevant multimedia files, interviews, and book reviews.…[Read more]
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Cristina León Alfar started the topic MLA Committee on Academic Freedom and Professional Rights and Responsibilities in the discussion
The Teaching of Literature on MLA Commons 9 years, 1 month ago<div class=”bbp-reply-content”>
The MLA Committee on Academic Freedom and Professional Rights and Responsibilities will offer two panels and a special session at the MLA Convention in Philadelphia. Please join us as we consider challenges to shared governance, bullying, and climates of fear.
Combat Management: The End of Shared…[Read more]
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