Rebirth as a Symbol for Genre Emergence
By: Trace Calloway
The Winter’s Tale was one of Shakespeare’s later plays and has given reviewers and critics considerable trouble in its classification. The play includes conventions of several genres, containing elements of tragedy, comedy and pastoral romance all under the title of a winter’s tale—a specific and separate genre in its own right. The Winter’s Tale fits in none of these categories nor is it simply a combination of them. It defies the generic conventions of each of its constituent parts at one moment or the other and ultimately transcends them, becoming a never- before-seen genre. The text is self-conscious of its role as a piece of art, commenting on the purpose and value of art in nature throughout. Through the play’s emphasis on symbols of rebirth in nature, it is a representation and example of the continually ongoing transformation of genres.
Social Media in the Classroom
By: Lisa Shurtz
Social media has become rather enveloped into our society in all aspects. Our classrooms are a direct target for social media and other technological innovations, affecting many teachers’ pedagogies. Social media has a huge impact on our society as a whole, but more importantly, on of social media upon students’ cognitive development and functioning. Although there are mixed reviews, these studies do enlighten us on ways to effectively integrate social media into the classroom in preparation for students’ futures. Overall, social media can pose some positive and very valuable influence within the classroom when intertwined with a teacher’s toolkit of other learning elements.
The Effectiveness of Guided Notes in an Inclusive Classroom
By: Tequilla Richardson
Guided notes have come to become one of the most effective classroom methods in today’s schools. Guided notes are handouts provided by a teacher that outline key concepts and information. Guided notes are supported by various journals and research studies, as well as renowned educators because they are applicable to all ages and grade levels: elementary, middle and high. Guided notes are able to be coupled with other learning techniques and study strategies within all subjects and topics. What’s more, guided notes are valuable assets for both disability- labeled and non-disability students, making them particularly useful within inclusive classrooms and as supporters of special education legislation.
Gustav Klimt’s “The Kiss”: Portraying Role Reversal Within Love
By: Ange Han
Gustav Klimt is an Australian painter and one of the most influential artists from Vienna. Many of his works have become critically acclaimed because they of what they represent, as well as their aesthetic qualities. Klimt’s personal background heavily influences his later artistic career, most notably his famous work (and now masterpiece): “The Kiss”. There are lots of emotions wrapped into “The Kiss”, especially the interaction of the male and female’s interaction within the famous painting. The emotions in “The Kiss” seem to stem from Klimt’s passion for art and how she herself experiences emotions as a woman. In essence, Klimt seems to paint her not as a symbol of obedience, but rather from adoration.