Things Fall Apart #4

From Part I, II, or III of Things Fall Apart, I would like you to find an example of one of these forms of communication that either stands alone or embellishes the word component of language:Paralinguistics, including:

• intonation - enunciation, pitch volume, speech rate
• language frames or
• non-word sounds

Do not forget to cite using MLA style. After you have found and posted your example, comment on the impact that this non-verbal communication has on the meaning of the word component or situation. (Can you find a parallel in your own language?) Please read the postings of your peers and do not use an example already used. Due: Tuesday, March 23.

Poisonwood Bible #3

Connect the Biblical quotation from The Judges that introduces Book Three to the narrative in Book Three.
1. Explain the Biblical quotation itself and
2. Make the connections.
Due: March 16

Things Fall Apart #3

From Parts I or II of Things Fall Apart, I would like you to find an example of one of these forms of communication that either stands alone or embellishes the word component of language:
Chronemics
Haptics
Proxemics
Clothing and/or Ornamentation
Do not forget to cite using MLA style.
After you have found and posted your example, comment on the impact that this non-verbal communication has on the meaning of the word component or situation. (Can you find a parallel in your own language?) Please read the postings of your peers and do not use an example already used.
Due: Tuesday, March 16.

Poisonwood Bible #2

Connect the Biblical quotation from Revelation that introduces Book Two to the narrative in Book Two. 1. Explain the Biblical quotation itself and 2. Make the connections. Due: March 9

Things Fall Apart #2

For Part I of Things Fall Apart, I would like you to find an example of one of these forms of communication that either stands alone or embellishes the word component of language:
Kinesics (as Body Language), including:

• Facial Expression,
• Occulesics,
• Gestures and
• Posture.

Do not forget to cite using MLA style.

After you have found and posted your example, comment on the impact that this non-verbal communication has on the meaning of the word component. (Can you find a parallel in your own language?) Please read the postings of your peers and do not use an example already used.

Due: Tuesday, March 9.

Poisonwood Bible #1

Connect the Biblical quotation from Genesis that introduces Book One to the narrative in Book One. 1. Explain the Biblical quotation itself and 2. Make the connections. Due: March 2

Things Fall Apart #1

Proverbs, Axioms and Fables in Things Fall Apart Choose a proverb or axiom or fable from Part One Chapters 1-9.
You need to 1. interpret and 2. discuss its importance in the chapter. Do not repeat anyone else's choice!!! So, if you have one you really want to talk about, do it early so someone else doesn't beat you to it. Due Date: Tuesday, March 2