MUSIC What goes on in human beings when they make or listen to music? What is it about music, that gives it such power over us? Briefly discuss Leonard Meyer’s work dealing with musical meaning and his concept of “gap fill”. Describe and discuss at least three specific case studies Oliver Sacks presents in his […]
Write an argumentative essay (of about 1200-1600 words) in which you compare how epilepsy (as conceptualized by Oliver Sacks) is represented in both Paul Harding’s Tinkers and Anna Rose Holmer’s The Fits.
Argumentative Essay Write an argumentative essay (of about 1200-1600 words) in which you compare how epilepsy (as conceptualized by Oliver Sacks) is represented in both Paul Harding’s Tinkers and Anna Rose Holmer’s The Fits.
Using quotes and references to both texts, compare what Oliver Sacks and E.M. Forster say or show in “The Machine Stops.” Has humanity become too reliant on machines?
Part I. Identify describe, and define the following terms and quote/reference where they come up in course readings. In addition explain the historic or cultural context. Answers should be a few sentences. (5 points each) 1. The Mending Apparatus 2. “James” 3. Eduardo Galeano 4. Emancipation Proclamation 5. Caged Bird 6. Bird, Charlie Parker 7. […]