English 1213 Global / Cultural Awareness Essays

Each student in English 1213 Composition II is responsible for turning in two (2) essays that are 2-3 pages long and follow all of the guidelines for Essay Evaluation. Each essay must focus on a culture that is outside of the United States. Some examples: how women are treated in Sudan, coming of age rituals in Spain, food and diets of Hong Kong. Each essay will be worth 50 points and each essay must focus on some cultural aspect of a different country. Theses essays can be turned in at any time during the semester and they must have at least 3 different sources. They are due on the last day of class. Please check your ideas with me before you start your research.

Reading Responses

All Reader Responses are the same. We read something from our textbook, research it and write about it. You have a thesis statement about a stance you are taking on the reading and you have research. You write a short 2-3 page essay and include your quotes and Works Cited page. This is what I am looking at. Research, MLA style, thesis, opening and closing. A Reader's Response without a Works Cited page would get half the points or less.