This document outlines an agenda for a book discussion program. It will include presentations on the evolution of books from ancient tablets to modern ebooks, qualities that make reading timeless, and differences between fiction and non-fiction structures. It also provides examples of how to give brief book talks that whet appetites versus longer discussions that delve deeper into themes and ideas across works. Attendees will participate in a fiction story discussion and buzz groups. Presentation materials will be drawn from various online sources.
Story Telling and Moral Values session at Rang Rang Vadaliya, Ahmedabad National Book Fair 2017. Conducted by Ilaxi Patel, Editor, Kidsfreesouls and Director, Swagat Children Library. The session also focused on How to write a Story and gave Tips to help kids to do creative writing.
Story Telling and Moral Values session at Rang Rang Vadaliya, Ahmedabad National Book Fair 2017. Conducted by Ilaxi Patel, Editor, Kidsfreesouls and Director, Swagat Children Library. The session also focused on How to write a Story and gave Tips to help kids to do creative writing.
Slideshow for "Scripting the Reader in Electronic Literature"Leonardo Flores
This was presented at the ASA Conference.
Link to session page: http://tinyurl.com/mmm2od9
Here's a link to the roundtable proposal: http://leonardoflores.net/blog/scripting-the-reader-in-electronic-literature-an-asa-roundtable/
Keynote lecture notes for the University of Cincinnati, "Focus on German Studies" Conference, November 9th, 2013. Features a discussion of polyphony, conflicts and ambiguous heterogeneity in cultural texts and in cultural identities, concludes with an example of transmedial storyworld design from "LEGO the Lord of the Rings" video game.
This introduction to fiction genres helps young readers to understand the characteristics of historical fiction, realistic fiction, fantasy, science fiction, mystery and folktales. Through pictures, examples, and review, students will learn how to identify and use genres.
Living with learning requires a mastery of existential skills: uncertainty, allowing for not knowing, mystery, ambiguity, delightful surprise, curiosity, agility of thought and capacity. What a wonderful description of a library environment that is – ‘pleasantly mad places’, as Alberto Manguel called them. This breakout will explore the psychogeography of libraries – the impact of library geographies on the individual. Psychogeography has also been described as ‘mappy weird stuff’. The breakout will explore and generate discussions across disciplines – political, geographical, economic, cultural, artistic and philosophical – about libraries in print and online and hopefully engender new modes for expressing them.
Fundamentals of Literature
Compiled by: Belachew Weldegebriel (bellachew@gmail.com)
Jimma University
CSSH
Department of English Language and Literature
1.1 Definition of Literature
Powerpoint presented to Content Investigations class. Contains an overview of my Holes and Goals project and the products that make up that assignment.
Slideshow for "Scripting the Reader in Electronic Literature"Leonardo Flores
This was presented at the ASA Conference.
Link to session page: http://tinyurl.com/mmm2od9
Here's a link to the roundtable proposal: http://leonardoflores.net/blog/scripting-the-reader-in-electronic-literature-an-asa-roundtable/
Keynote lecture notes for the University of Cincinnati, "Focus on German Studies" Conference, November 9th, 2013. Features a discussion of polyphony, conflicts and ambiguous heterogeneity in cultural texts and in cultural identities, concludes with an example of transmedial storyworld design from "LEGO the Lord of the Rings" video game.
This introduction to fiction genres helps young readers to understand the characteristics of historical fiction, realistic fiction, fantasy, science fiction, mystery and folktales. Through pictures, examples, and review, students will learn how to identify and use genres.
Living with learning requires a mastery of existential skills: uncertainty, allowing for not knowing, mystery, ambiguity, delightful surprise, curiosity, agility of thought and capacity. What a wonderful description of a library environment that is – ‘pleasantly mad places’, as Alberto Manguel called them. This breakout will explore the psychogeography of libraries – the impact of library geographies on the individual. Psychogeography has also been described as ‘mappy weird stuff’. The breakout will explore and generate discussions across disciplines – political, geographical, economic, cultural, artistic and philosophical – about libraries in print and online and hopefully engender new modes for expressing them.
Fundamentals of Literature
Compiled by: Belachew Weldegebriel (bellachew@gmail.com)
Jimma University
CSSH
Department of English Language and Literature
1.1 Definition of Literature
Powerpoint presented to Content Investigations class. Contains an overview of my Holes and Goals project and the products that make up that assignment.
Presentation at ANELE, Madrid, Spain in October 2009 on the future of the book as a means to communicate and educate, focusing on collaboration, sharing, interactive content, and linked data.
21ST CENTURY LITERATURE FROM THE PHILIPPINES AND THE WORLD
- 21st Literary Genre. It also includes conventional genres such as Poetry, Drama, Fiction, and Non-Fiction. A series of Genres are used in the 21st Century era to accommodate the readers' attention. It is a genre of speculative fiction dealing with imaginative concepts such as futuristic science and technology, space travel, time travel, faster than light travel, a parallel universe and extra-terrestrial life.
2. A literary genre which combines three media: book, movie/video and internet website. New literary work created last decade
written by contemporary authors that deals with current themes/issues and reflects a technological culture
often breaks traditional writing rule
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Important notes:
# If you are NOT able to diliver an A paper ON TIME, please do NOT ask to do this.
# This paper for Humanities class, not English class.
# I have done step 1 already (
Short Description of Topic). see attachment.
# I will need a picture of the hero that best describe why we chose him or why is he a hero on our eyes.
Research Topic: Contemplating a Hero for the Age(s)
As our course materials make clear, ideas/images of heroes or heroic figures are pervasive and seem to have both universal and unique (cultural, temporal, geographic, etc.) characteristics and meanings. For your research paper, I would like you to focus on one specific character or individual who has been, or arguably could be, proclaimed a heroic (or at least celebrated) figure. The “hero” you choose may be most frequently encountered in oral tradition (myth, folktale, legend, personal experience narratives, etc.), print (classical mythology, novels, children’s literature, written history, comic books, etc.) or visual/multi-media formats (art works, film, television, Internet, etc.). In all likelihood, crucial understandings (current or past) of any particular hero/celebrity will be found in multiple forms of communication and representation. For example, how many different ways can one come to “know” Hercules, George Washington, or Luke Skywalker?
Questions to Ask/Issues to Address (not exhaustive by any means)
:
Who is the figure in question? In what contexts (cultural, social, historical, etc.) is s/he or it situated and made meaningful? Whose hero/celebrity is s/he or it?
What types of communication/media are central to understandings of the figure? How are the background, actions, and implications of the hero/celebrity disseminated?
What exactly are his/her/its heroic/celebrated characteristics? How are these similar to and different from various hero patterns covered in class? What might account for continuities and dissimilarities?
Why is this hero/celebrity important? What are the critical issues, circumstances or dilemmas that make his/her/its actions crucial? What difference does this figure supposedly make in the world? And why?
What forces seem to control the fate and actions of the hero (divine, natural, scientific, emotional, etc.)? How does this predicament tie into the worldview of those who create/narrate the hero?
What does the nature of this hero/celebrity seem to say about the inner life of the groups/individuals who admire him/her/it and are enthralled by tales of his/her/its exploits? In other words, what are the broader psychological/emotional implications of the hero/celebrity in question?
Ultimately, why do heroes/celebrities matter?
Project Development Step #1
: Short Description of Topic
The first step in the development of your research is the drafting of a project/paper description (1-2 pages) in which you clearly and concisely describe your topic. What hero figure, heroic ideal, or celebrity will you specifically .
2. What's in store for us today?
* From Tablet to Tablet: A quick look at the
evolution of the book
* Books are Forever: Qualities that make
reading books timeless and universal
* Fact or Fiction: The different text structures of
fiction and non-fiction texts
* Let's talk about books!
8. Books are Forever: Mirrors of
Humanity
Ideas
Information
Knowledge
Emotions
Technology Transfer
9. Books are Forever: Communication
Tools
READING
LISTENING SPEAKING
WRITING
10. Books are Forever: Evidences of
Human Ingenuity
A book is a dream dreamed by a team!
- Rayvi Sunico, Poet & Philosopher
The Dream Team
WRITER
ILLUSTRATOR / ARTIST
EDITOR / READER
PUBLISHER
11. Books are Forever: Build
Communities
Readership
Responses
Relationships
OutREACH
A reading community learns. A learning community reads.
- Zarah C. Gagatiga, PBBY Chair (2009-2013)
12. Fact or Fiction?
Fiction and Literature Non-Fiction (DDC)
(excluding Poetry and
Plays)
- References
- Religion, Philo, Psych
Story mountain - Opening,
Build up, Dilemma, - Social Sciences
Resolution, Ending - Languages
- Natural Sciences
Story elements - Theme, - Applied Sciences
Plot, Character, Setting, - Fine Arts & Recreation
Time - History, Biography,
Geography
14. Fact or Fiction? Story Elements
Theme: What is the story all about? (In one
word)
Character: Who is the hero? (What kind?)
Who is the villain?
What is the hero's problem?
(Man vs. Man / Man vs. Himself / Man vs.
Society / Man vs. Environment)
How did the hero solve the problem?
15. Fact or Fiction? Story Elements
Plot - How did the events unfold?
Were there sub-plots?
How did the plot help in shaping the
characters in the story?
Setting & Time - How important are these to the
plot and characters?
16. Let's talk about books!
Book Talks Book Discussion
- short and brief - in depth, broader in
- whet the appetite of approach
the reader - can be done in
- focus on highlights of longer sessions
the book: strong - micro to macro / vice
character, illustrations, versa
theme, relevance of - focus on one
concepts unifying idea
- provide bibliographic - technique to bridge
data other literary works
17. Book Talk & Book Discussion
Book Talk Demo Story Discussion
- Fiction The Legend of the
Cashew Nut
- Non-Fiction
*Story Mountain
* Story Elements
BUZZ Group
18. Open Forum
Photo Sources:
http://www.smashinglists.com/10-earliest-known-musical-instruments/
http://www.po-sho.com/Comm2680/GraphicsInID/types.html
http://www.incrediblediary.com/ancient-indian-palm-leaf-book-make-an-eco-
friendly-alternative-for-paper.html
http://www.32rarebooks.com/index.php?id_cat=44&text=49
http://www.hrc.utexas.edu/exhibitions/permanent/gutenberg/project/
Story Mountain
http://www.sparklebox2.co.uk/441-445/s2b442.html