Assignment #5 & Quiz

I'm not sure if I mentioned where to find copies of the Assignment #5 "Friends" episode that I've put on reserve. They're in the Kerr Hall 2nd-floor Language Labs.

And in case this wasn't clear, the quiz questions are completely voluntary. Coming up with some questions should be a good learning experience for you and should increase your grade on the quiz, but it's definitely not required.

-RR

Announcement

Please bring your textbook, readings and notes to class today (Friday).

-R.R.

Handout #1

You'll notice that I've posted tomorrow's lecture slides, plus "Handout #1." You don't need to print out Handout #1, but you can if you'd like. I'll explain more in class. See you soon!

-R.R.

Assignment #4

Please to bring your print-outs of Assignment #4 to class on Monday.

-R.R.

Notes about the theory assignment

Those of you who are doing the reading for Assignment #2 are pretty likely to get bogged down in the heavy, detailed writing of the theorists. When that happens, you should notice that it's happening (one of the objectives of this assignment is to figure out what theory articles look like, after all!), but don't automatically assume that you have to struggle through each and every word. If you get to a tough, dense section, it's actually usually better to put a lighter touch on your reading -- skim quickly until you have a basic idea of what the author has said, and then move on to try to get the big picture. (If you're playing a tough music passage, with tons of fast notes, do you think you're more likely to get the notes if you clamp down with your fingers on your instrument, or lighten up and be more limber?) Remember, you don't need to know all the details for this assignment -- just make sure you get the main points.

-R. R.

Week 2 Quiz FAQ

Q: Do we need to read all the theory readings listed in the reader for this week's quiz?

A: No. The test will cover the last 2 Wed. lecture classes (about history &
theories), Harris Ch. 2, and potentially the 1 reading you chose to read
for Assignment #2. In other words, you don't need to read all of the
readings listed under Week 2 in the on-line reader; if there are any quiz
questions about the separate theory readings, you'll be able to answer
them based only on the 1 reading you chose (+ the textbook chapter).

Assignment #2 FAQ

Q: How do I draw a diagram of my theory?

A: Basically, just think of how you would summarize the theory, and then
draw a picture of that summary -- just make sure you include a media
stimulus and some sort of response in your diagram. You can use the
diagram I gave today as a guide, but just make sure you don't copy it
exactly.