Class Materials for December 22, 2020

For this week, there are three things (you don't need to print them).

You'll need this.

And you'll need this.

And you'll need this.

Also there are links to the performances discussed in class below the fold (click where it says 'Czytaj więcej').

See y'all in class! 

Merry Christmas!

Happy New Year!

Class Materials for December 15, 2020

First, you'll need to be acquainted with what we looked at last week.

Then you'll need this week's thrilling conclusion.

See y'all in class!

Class Materials for December 08, 2020

For this week, you'll need this.

That's it.

See y'all in class!

Class Materials for December 01, 2020

 For this week, all you'll need is this (and you probably already have it).

See y'all in class!

Class Materials for November 24, 2020

 For this week two things.

First, both classes will begin 30 (thirty) minutes later than usual, at 8:30 and 10:15 respectively.

Second, here is the material for this week.

 The deadline for the written assignment is Sunday, November 29, 2020 (at 20.00).

the link to post your written assignment is below the jump (click where it says 'czytaj więcej').

See y'all in class!

Class Materials for November 17, 2020

There aren't any this week. We'll be speaking the entire time!

See y'all in class!

Class Materials for November 10, 2020

 This week you'll need this information on body language again. You probably have it from last week.

See y'all in class!

Class Materials for November 03, 2020

 For this week, you'll need this.

See y'all in class!

Class Materials for October 27, 2020

 For this week you will need the materials from last week (see this post).

You will also need one of the following...

If you are in Group 3 (class starts at 8:00) you will need this.

If you are in Group 2 (class starts at 9:45) you will need this.

See y'all in class!

The link for your writing assignment

 Okay, I've _finally_ gotten around to putting up the link for your first written assignment (one paragraph about a TV show, movie, book or video game that you dislike).

The link is below the jump (click where it says 'czytaj więcej')

Class Materials for October 20, 2020

Here is the blog for Ethno III groups 2 and 3.

For this week, you'll need two (2) documents. Download them and have them available during class.

The first is this (introduction to the paragraph).

The second is this (sample paragraphs).

See y'all in class!

Final Exam info

Sorry for being so absent for so looooong, I was really upset and in denial about classes not meeting in person and wasn't sure what to do.

Anyway, two announcements.

First, the format of the essay final exam (now scheduled for June 26, 2020) will be just the proposal. There will be two proposal prompts and you choose one and write 250 to 300 words (I'm not exactly sure how long you'll have, I assume 90 minutes, if it's less I'll take that into account while grading).

Second, I am on skype (and teams... blech) so if anyone needs to personally consult me then write me an email (my amu.edu.pl address) and we can set up a time to talk (also please give me an idea of what you would want to consult about so I can prepare).

This semester has been a real gutter ball....

My plans....

This semester....

Let's hope they actually start classes again in October.....

Class assignment for May 20, 2020

This week, an optional assignment. No penalty if you don't do it, but a bit of extra credit (don't ask how much...) if you do.

Look back over the materials on matching realities (here and here and here).

Then, either (choose one)

Critique one or more of the systematic metaphors I've given for the US or Poland.

Suggest a new systematic metaphor for Poland that isn't on my list.

Suggest a new systematic metaphor for some other culture you have (had) a lot of contact with.

Here's an example or two, feel free to build on them or critique them if you want,

The suggestion has been made that Chinese men's behavior is not guided by "The (American) football game of life" but by one that might be described as "The family shrine".

Contact and conversations with British people suggest to me that many operate under a WWII metaphor that might be called "Their finest hour" (look it up).

Again, strictly optional but maybe interesting or fun....

The page to post it as below the fold (click where it says 'czytaj więcej').

As always take care and stay healthy (and masked in public!)

Class Materials for May 13, 2020

For this week, more on the metaphoric nature of many people's realities with some common systematic metaphors in America and (my perception of) some systematic metaphors in Poland (feel free to disagree).

Take care and stay healthy!

Class Materials for May 06, 2020

Okay, remember this assignment?

This week, do an initial outline for the proposal you came up with.

Here's a sample to work from.

If you haven't done the proposal then... you need to come up with a proposal.

If you're not sure what a proposal is, then this might help.

The deadline is May 12, 20.00

Click 'czytaj więcej' to see where to send it.

As always, take care and stay healthy!

Class Materials for April 29, 2020

Here's some more stuff about matching realities.

Try to think of Polish systematic metaphors....

As always, take care and stay healthy.

Class materials for April 22, 2020

For this week, download read and become familiar with this material.

That's it!

As always, take care and stay healthy!

Class Materials for .... April 16?

Okay, here are your monologues, not as quickly as I wanted, but better late than never.

Overall I was pleasantly surprised at the quality, so the monologue will definitely be part of the final exam (whenever that might happen....)

Take it easy over the weekend and check back here April 22, as I ponder the next step....

As always, take care and stay healthy!

Class Materials for April 08, 2020

For this week, download and read this.

Then... for each of the three stories, write three questions that could be used to initiate and/or prolong a conversation about the story.
Avoid yes-no questions and avoid 'you' questions like "What do you think about it?" Instead, the questions should be about the subjects of the stories.
Generally there should be a wh-word (who, what, when, how, why, how many, where). Feel free to explore contradictions in the story (f ex, "If moon exploration is too expensive then why are corporations building mining ships?")
For one of them (the arts and entertainment story) you might need to look up some information on the TV show "Tiger King".
 If you want to work in groups then....
Two people working together: 4 questions for each story
Three people working together: 5 questions for each story

The deadline is  next Wednesday April 15 by 20.00.

When you're done, then click where it says 'czytaj więcej'

Class Materials for April 01, 2020

Here is your assignment for this week! You get to write a prompt for a proposal!

When you're done, follow the instructions below the fold (click where it says 'czytaj więcej')

Class Materials for March 25, 2020

This week there are two texts (one is old and one is new).

There's this text about body language (you might already have it).

And there's this text about Satir modes (it's new).

Just read and become acquainted with these over the week. There will be an assignment based on them next week!

Take care and stay healthy!

Class Materials for March 18, 2020

Sorry for the delay in getting materials up.

Anyway, here's this week's assignment (and a quick description of the second part of the essay exam).

The deadline for the assignment is March 24, 2020 by 19.00.

I think I've resolved the google docs problem, so click where it says 'czytaj więcej' for details on what to do with the assignment

Class materials for March 11, 2020

For this week...

Here are all your proposals (names redacted).

Here are these same proposals with some edits from me.

Most of the time words/expressions that I added are in yellow.

Substitutions after removed parts are not indicated.

My comments are in italics and in yellow.

Feel free to write me if you have questions....

I'll post the next assignment by Sunday (March 15) at 18.00.



Take care and stay healthy!

Classes Suspended: Keep track of materials with this blog!

As you probably know, classes are suspended through March 24, 2020.

During that time, keep following this blog for updates on materials.

I will post materials for this week tomorrow afternoon (by 15.00 or so).

Until classes start again,

Take care and stay healthy!

Class Materials for March 4, 2020

For this week, you'll need two (2) things.

The first is here.

The second is here.

Please note that you'll need to print out the second document and bring it to class.

If you feel like bringing a laptop to class then feel free.....

When you are done then see what to do below the cut (click where it says 'czytaj więcej')

Class Materials for February 26, 2020

For this week, you'll need this.

See y'all in class (in our new improved classroom - 314!)

Class Materials for Janurary 29, 2019

For this week... it's a little complicated.

If you come to class at 11.30-13.00 then you'll need this.

If you have class with me at 13.15-14.45 then you'll need this.

See y'all in class!

Class Materials for January 22, 2020

This week there's nothing to download. There will be a writing assignment.

If you want to bring a laptop you may (if you don't answer paper will be supplied though the assignment will have to be submitted digitally sooner or later).

See y'all in class!

Instructions for story: After you've finished your story (300-400 words)... (click where it says 'czytaj więcej')

Class Materials for January 15, 2019

This week you'll need this. Download, print and bring it to the lesson.

Here is the text! Enjoy!

See y'all in class!

Class Materials for January 08, 2019

Just show up and be ready to talk.

See y'all in class!