Humanities 304 -- Delahoyde
Washington State University
I. IDENTIFICATIONS. [Total 26 points.]
Maybe match Column A with Column B; or identify the character who says, "Give it me, Léa, give me your pearl necklace!" -- that kind of question, only a bit more difficult. These questions will be inflicted individually and intracerebrally during the scheduled class period, Friday, March 6th. But this should go fine, since Hell is other people.
II. QUOTATIONS. [Total 50 points; 5 points each.]
A combination of identification and significance questions will follow quotations from the literature, musical excerpts, and images from the other relevant materials selected for their representativeness of our discussions on key points during these first weeks. This is not Trivial Pursuit, and I derive no glee from stumping you; but you do need to recognize key ideas and moments from the works and from our class interactions. If you have spent time with the material and paid attention in class, only a close review of notes is necessary for preparation. Otherwise, you'll end up with a "mood indigo."
III. TAKE-HOME ESSAY. [Total 24 points.]
DO THIS NOW! Answer the following thoroughly and precisely to about two (2) pages, double-spaced. The essay should be a virtuoso piece of brilliance manifested in impressive eloquence, with facile reference to specifics from an assortment of the 20th-century materials.
- Although it is undeniable that war and its devastations had their impact on the first half of the 20th century, many other "modern" issues register in the arts and humanities. Be as specific as possible in identifying one of these other concerns, themes, patterns, or phenomena emerging in the various arts for discussion. What perspectives do the authors, artists, filmmakers, and/or musicians seem to be offering on this subject?
Do include more than one kind of art form, and select a motif that distinguishes the 20th century from previous eras. (For example, declaring "innovation" or "progress" as your theme does not preclude the Middle Ages!)
The essay is due at in class on exam day to accompany the other in-class components of the exam.
BIG DAY: FRIDAY, MARCH 6th, 1:10 pm.