Week 17

Dunstanburgh Castle, near Craster and Embleton, United Kingdom

Tu 26
SPECIAL MEETING TIME: 8:30-9:30 AM
IN-CLASS: Course review, Evaluations
DUE: Research paper

Week 16

English Bay in Vancouver, Canada

Tu 19
IN-CLASS: Final Presentation Day (Edwin B.; Stephanie R.; Raquel Q.; Jenna G.; Kristina A.; Jeremy L.; Kristina M.; Nicole B. David B.; Lauren N.)

Th 21
IN-CLASS: Writer’s workshop
DUE: First draft of your completed research paper (bring three copies)

UPCOMING:

Tu 26
SPECIAL TIME: 7:30-9:30 AM
IN-CLASS: Course review, Evaluations
DUE: Research paper

Newsbreak: May 10th, 2009

• A "freaking" rebellion shuts down prom cruise (San Francisco Chronicle)
• Man comes face-to-face with shark after it knocks him overboard (News.com.au)
  
• In color: The human impact on the oceans (National Science Foundation)
• Ever met a Rough-toothed Dolphin? (WJHG.com)
  
• Coming May 26th to a video store near you: Mega Shark Vs. Giant Octopus (MTV.com)
• New life in the depths of the oceans: (The Daily Telegraph)
• Australia set to ban shark fins? (ABC Australia)
  
• A sea lion settles into its new digs -- in the middle of a New Zealand town (Radio New Zealand)

Week 15

The harbor in Mykonos, Greece

Tu 5.12
IN-CLASS: Research paper strategies; Presentations: Alison, Edwin, Stephanie
DUE: Annotated Bibliography

Th 5.14
IN-CLASS: Writer’s workshop
DUE: First four pages of your research paper (bring three copies)

UPCOMING:

Week 16
Tu 19
IN-CLASS: Guest speaker TBA

Th 21
IN-CLASS: Writer’s workshop
DUE: First draft of your completed research paper (bring three copies)

Week 17
Tu 26
SPECIAL TIME: 7:30-9:30 AM
IN-CLASS: Course review, Evaluations
DUE: Research paper

PowerPoint Presentation Schedule 2.0

Here is an updated list for the remaining presentations. If you haven't already presented, check this list carefully as your date may have changed. Also, if you have not yet presented, but are not on this list, or your topic has changed, notify me as soon as possible.

T 5.3
Ryan L. (Sonar)
Drew L. (The Red Triangle)
Jaymie B. (Treasure Hunting)
Trent E. (Dolphins as Human Protectors)

Th 5.5
Michael B. (Humpback Whales)
Matthew M. (Coral Reefs)
Joshua C. (World Fish Populations)

T 5.12
Alison W. (Ocean Waves)

Edwin B. (Ocean Pollution)
Stephanie R. (Blue Whales)

Th 5.14

Raquel Q. (Hermaphroditism in Marine Animals)
Jenna G. (Endangered Sea Turtles)
Kristina A. (Kelp Forests)

T 5.19
Jeremy L. (Modern Piracy)
Kristina M. (Mermaid Myths)
Nicole B. (Smuggling)
David B. (Joe DiMaggio)
Lauren N. (Sharks)

Week 14

The Lighthouse in Point Reyes, California

Tu 5.5
IN-CLASS: Watch—The Perfect Storm (Peterson, 2000 USA); Presentations: Ryan L.; Drew L.;
Jaymie B.; Trent E.

Th 5.7
IN-CLASS: Presentations (Michael B.; Matthew M.; Joshua C.)
DUE: Narrative analysis essay

UPCOMING:

Tu 5.12
IN-CLASS: Research paper strategies; Presentations
DUE: Annotated Bibliography

Th 5.14
IN-CLASS: Writer’s workshop
DUE: First four pages of your research paper (bring three copies)

Narrative Analysis Essay

(Internet down, sorry for the delay)

Choose one of the following two options:

A) A key component of any story, fiction or nonfiction, is setting. What is the function of setting, namely the town of Gloucester, in The Perfect Storm? How does this tiny fishing town "come alive" in the narrative, and what role does it play? In a concise essay, examine how Sebastian Junger utilizes the town of Gloucester to tell the story of the Andrea Gail and her crew. In your analysis, consider how the book’s setting might add (or detract) from the overall narrative. Also, cite specific evidence from the book to support your thesis.

B) Despite writing about real people, even nonfiction writers must consider characterization, that process by which information is revealed about a character. In The Perfect Storm, Sebastian Junger strives to as accurately report about the tragedy of the Andre Gail as possible. This, presumably, includes his portrayals of Billy Tyne and his crew. But is Junger successful in this pursuit? What are the portraits that emerge of the crew? Does he manage to stay neutral in his characterizations of these men, or does he fall short? In a concise essay, examine the ways in which the crew of the Andrea Gail are characterized. In your analysis, consider both Junger's goal as a writer and the resulting characters that emerge in his book. Also, cite specific evidence from the book to support your thesis.

Requirements:

• MLA format, including parenthetical citation
• 2-page minimum

Due: Thursday, May 7th