...Name:Nicomedes Márquez Joaquín Pseudonym:Quijano de Manila. Background: Nick Joaquin, byname of Nicomedes Joaquin (born May 4, 1917, Paco, Manila, Phil.—died April 29, 2004, San Juan, Phil.) Filipino novelist, poet, playwright, essayist, and biographer whose works present the diverse heritage of the Filipino people.Joaquin was awarded a scholarship to the Dominican monastery in Hong Kong after publication of his essay “La Naval de Manila” (1943), a description of Manila’s fabled resistance to 17th-century Dutch invaders. After World War II he traveled to the United States, Mexico, and Spain, later serving as a cultural representative of the Philippines to Taiwan, Cuba, and China.Starting as a proofreader for the Philippines Free Press, Joaquin rose to contributing editor and essayist under the nom de plume “Quijano de Manila” (“Manila Old-Timer”). He was well known as a historian of the brief Golden Age of Spain in the Philippines, as a writer of short stories suffused with folk Roman Catholicism, as a playwright, and as a novelist.The novel The Woman Who Had Two Navels (1961) examines his country’s various heritages. A Portrait of the Artist as Filipino (1966), a celebrated play, attempts to reconcile historical events with dynamic change. The Aquinos of Tarlac: An Essay on History as Three Generations (1983) presents a biography of Benigno Aquino, the assassinated presidential candidate. The action of the novel Cave and Shadows (1983) occurs in the period of martial law...
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...rather intelligent and social creatures, we like to chat with one another, and so we do. We take turns and finish our conversations gracefully. And there are dozens and dozens more behaviors that are just as complicated, if not more so. How on Earth do we get all of this done? That's where habits come in. Habits help us through our day. When we are doing something that is habitual, we are not engaged in the task in the same way as when we are doing something that is not habitual. Just as an example, consider making breakfast in your own kitchen on any given weekday. Next time you do it, watch how effortlessly it happens. It's not exactly like an out-of-body experience, but it's close. Your movements through the kitchen are stereotyped. You grab the milk out of the fridge, turn toward the counter and give the door that little nudge you with your foot that you know it needs. If something is on your mind, you might not notice that you're sitting at the table and munching on your second piece of toast until you're halfway through it. Now, compare that to getting breakfast at a friend's house. Maybe you're dog sitting (you're so nice!) Where's the milk? The bread? Oh my goodness, so complicated! That's the power of a habit. And you don't have just one. You don't even have a dozen. You have dozens, maybe even hundreds. Thank goodness for habits! But, here's the catch: You don't like all of your habits. In fact, some of them...
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...October 6, 2012 CRW150 - Introduction to Creative Writing - Class # 27071 Doris Patton Midterm Part 1: Creative Story The Stone Tower 1 “Can you get a clear shot Draz?” asked Tankus. “If he takes a step forward I can,” answered Draz. Daylight was disappearing in the forest as dusk began to set, but there was still enough light for the two friends to observe the movements of the tracker who had been silently tailing them for a good part of the day. “What kind of tracker is he?” said Tankus. “He looks like some kind of rat or something.” The tracker was hunched over now, trying to pick up their scent which he had lost several yards back in the brush. Skin like beaten old leather stretched over his long thin bones giving him a scare-crow like appearance, but it was the long, pointed nose set between black, beady eyes that made him look like a rat. He edged forward suddenly picking up their scent again. "Fwoooosh!" Draz’s laser arrow found its mark in the tracker’s temple. “Okay that’s cool,” said Tankus, “we know he’s been with us for several miles, so where do you suppose the rest of his entourage is? Where are the meat and the brains that sent out this dog?” “I don’t know,” said Draz, “I just hope we have enough fire power to keep them back. I don’t know how much more time Kalem needs to break into that old place.” Tankus raked his blonde goatee with his long nimble fingers, trying to add things up in his mind quickly. He was the planner of the group and...
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...over and I decided I didn't have the concentration for school at that time. I grew up significantly in the time since then, learning to provide for myself. I found a job in the service industry and have worked my way up to assistant manager in a popular restaurant. Throughout that time I dappled in many creative endeavors including photography, writing for children classes and many crafts like knitting and mosaics. Being an avid reader I digested book after book, fiction and non-fiction alike. I have always possessed a fire to learn and create. The difficult area for me was applying what I have learned to essays or tests. Being entirely capable, I merely lacked the gumption. Fast forward to the present and I feel fully ready to embrace the academic lifestyle and satisfy the desire to study and learn that has nudged me since I left high school. I am ready to apply myself and strengthen my skills. The thing is, I'm out of shape. I need help and care to ease my way in to these deep waters. After some research, the........ Academic Bridging Program offers what I need. There seems to be a tremendous amount of support offered through the program including the Academic Writing Centre and Career Centre. Having matured, I now understand that University is not my only option. It is with certainty and clarity that I freely choose to study at the...
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...For it is by means of words that we apprehend, categorize, and even think and feel and know our world. We even interpret our most important experiences (like falling in love) in terms of the words our culture uses to talk about them. When I taught my composition courses in college, I presented my classes with two theories about the relationship between language and reality. I called the one most people assume to be true the Expressive Theory, and I called the one I still think is true the Creative Theory. According to both, of course, "things are what we say they are." But in the case of the Expressive Theory the emphasis is on "are" ("things are what we say they are"), whereas in the case of the Creative Theory the emphasis is on "say" ("things are what we say they are"). What this simple scheme tells us is that words come before meaning, words give rise to meaning. But once words have given rise to meaning, it seems to most of us that meaning came before words. That's just how "creative" of our realities words actually are. Poetry is art by means of words. The word itself is of Greek origin and its etymological meaning is "making" (to say that someone is a poet is to call him or her a "maker"). This oldest of the human arts was born in song (and dance). Rhythm and rhyme (and reason) go hand-in-hand when it comes to poetry. Though the language of poetry is the language of emotions, it is not devoid of rationality either. In a good poem the head is the head of the heart,...
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...“All men dream, but not equally. Those who dream by night in the dusty recesses of their mind, awake to find that it was vanity; but the dreamers by day are dangerous men, for they may act their dreams with open eyes, to make it possible.” These words from British Army Officer, T.E Lawrence, have guided the creation of my own personal mantra: “Live your dreams with open eyes”. This mantra has been affirmed in my life as it drives me to actively pursue my passions – and there are many - with fervour and an undaunted determination. When one door closes, a mere crack of a window is enough to encourage me towards my goals, whether they be emotional, physical, academic or spiritual. I have always been told that I am an anomaly. Though I am artistic by nature with a natural talent for singing, writing and the visual arts, I always had a love for the sciences, specifically medicine. This love affair grew from watching the many medical dramas which drew me into ‘diagnosing’ and taking care of relatives, tending to sick pets, even nursing a plant back to health. As I grew older and began to see the world from a more mature perspective, I realized that I what I really wanted to do was help. Help people, animals – anyone and anything that suffered in some way. Sadly or perhaps decidedly, I was not able to pursue medicine due to financial circumstances. Instead, I pursued an undergraduate degree in Environmental Science. This honed...
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...to learn from this training? What we will discuss… Designing presentation content Designing effective power point Presenting your work Designing Presentation Content Things to be considered… Creates an overall framework – intro, main body, conclusion Understand key terminology Assumes the audiences knows nothing about the subject at all Time management Keep your own voice: start & end your paragraphs Applies critical thinking Develop the presentation content Identify your audience Formulate your objectives Make a statement Expand on the statement Use clear signpost to guide the audience through your discussion Back up with evidence and examples A major stimulant to creative thinking is focused questions Three principal questions for critical thinking What Why How “What?” Identifies the key message you wish to communicate. What is the benefit of your message for the audience ? What can they do with the information ? “Why?” Addresses the next obvious question that arises in the audience. “why should I do that?” “why should I think that?” “why should that be the case?” Following what the audience perceives as a natural route through the material. You have the audience on your side immediately. “How?” In the audience’s mind: how are they going to achieve what you have just suggested. Offer suggestions as to how they can act. Research ...
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...Partysaurus Rex (short film) and Toy Story 3 (2010), as a concept artist in Star Wars: Episode I-The Phantom Menace (1999) and in Star Wars: Episode II-The Attack of the Clones (2002) and as a production designer in The Blue Umbrella (short film). So Jay, did you always think you would be in the Art Department for Pixar? Jay: Well I am the son of a car designer, so no. But I guess as a child I grew up around a nest of blue prints, drawings, posters, machines and models of all things connected to mechanised transportation. Seeing lots of drawings kind of inspired me to draw, especially vehicles. What was your first designing job and what did it involve? Jay: My first job was for Lucasfilm (Star Wars), it was an opportunity to work in a creative environment. I designed a variety of vehicles and environments for the Star Wars prequel film trilogy. How did you gain your skills and have they always been helpful in your jobs? Jay: I went to school and studied industrial design that gave me the greatest skills for the work I do. My personal skill set didn't really find traction until I got the Pixar gig. You're now working in the art department at Pixar, is it individual or team work? Jay: Each person works on their own, but people get hired if they can work well with others and obviously for their talents. Nothing comes easy, every environment and character requires your full attention. You need to be very committed and there is no...
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...WR 115 Assignment Essay One—Literacy Narrative 600-1000 Words Basic Prompt As you begin this essay writing process, reflect on your experiences and attitudes about reading and writing. Regardless of our backgrounds, our ideas of literacy often become deeply engrained as good or bad without much thought about to how these views have come to be. As a result, many of us have definitions of literacy–of reading and writing–that could benefit from a thoughtful and honest close self-examination. Choose a Topic: Please draw from the following as you develop your essay focus: • Narrate an early memory about writing or reading that you recall vividly. Then explain why this event is significant to you now. • Describe someone who taught you to read or write and explain this person’s significance in your life. • Identify a book or other text and explain its significance for you in your reading and writing. • Narrate an experience with a writing or reading task that you found (or still find) difficult or challenging. • Describe a memento and explain how it represents an important moment in your reading/writing development. Then Create a Narrative: Use sound writing and story-telling skills to organize and articulate your story. Make sure to stay focused on your one, main idea. Key Elements • Create a well told story. Bring your narrative to life by using concrete and vivid details. • Develop your main idea. (make sure you only have one main idea) • Develop the significance or affect of your...
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...WR 115 Assignment Essay One—Literacy Narrative 600-1000 Words Basic Prompt As you begin this essay writing process, reflect on your experiences and attitudes about reading and writing. Regardless of our backgrounds, our ideas of literacy often become deeply engrained as good or bad without much thought about to how these views have come to be. As a result, many of us have definitions of literacy–of reading and writing–that could benefit from a thoughtful and honest close self-examination. Choose a Topic: Please draw from the following as you develop your essay focus: • Narrate an early memory about writing or reading that you recall vividly. Then explain why this event is significant to you now. • Describe someone who taught you to read or write and explain this person’s significance in your life. • Identify a book or other text and explain its significance for you in your reading and writing. • Narrate an experience with a writing or reading task that you found (or still find) difficult or challenging. • Describe a memento and explain how it represents an important moment in your reading/writing development. Then Create a Narrative: Use sound writing and story-telling skills to organize and articulate your story. Make sure to stay focused on your one, main idea. Key Elements • Create a well told story. Bring your narrative to life by using concrete and vivid details. • Develop your main idea. (make sure you only have one main idea) • Develop the significance or affect of your...
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...HISTORY AND SYSTEMS OF PSYCHOLOGY Albert Alexander PSY/310 January 15, 2014 Jacqueline Burnett-Brown, ABD During the years 1850 and 1950 Leta Stetter Hollingworth was a woman who made significant contributions to the field of psychology. As a married woman she was expected to take care of the home working was not an option. Discussing her background, perspective, and contributions in depth will give understanding to why she was a pioneer in the field of psychology. Were other women pioneers or was she the only during this time? The plains of northwestern Nebraska would be the birthplace as well as the place Leta Stetter Hollingworth, a very important woman in the field of psychology, would be laid to rest. Born on May 25th 1886, near the town of Chadron in Dawes County, her parents were Margaret Elinor Danley and John G. Stetter. Her mother was a very sweet, soft spoken and petite woman who died after giving birth to her third child. Her father owned entertainment halls and bars. He was also a rancher and a peddler, just to name a few. He was a charming man, but was so irresponsible that he left his three daughters with their grandparents for ten years after the death of his wife. Leta was a sensitive child, also mature for her age, she showed her maturity by keeping a journal of thoughts that she would have. Her father remarried when she was twelve years old, that’s when Leta and her sisters went to live with him and his new wife in Valentine, Nebraska. This living...
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...situation. 2. Critical Thinker In my opinion a critical thinker is a multi-dimensional person involved in the process of analyzing, processing and evaluating information. It is also an attitude that shows the ability to explore, probe, ask and search out answers and solution. 3. “Space Invaders” The method does Stengel uses in his introduction to generate reader interest is narrative ( a short story or anecdote). Furthermore, when i was reading the introduction the author spark my curiosity to continue reading the text. It was interesting to me because this is the way that people live today. Its very common looking around, and detect many space invaders. For example, in elevators, people are wedging themselves in just before the doors close or on the street, pedestrains are zigzagging through the human traffic. In short, the phenomenon of invading personal space has become more serious in the current society and this space varies across individuals according to factors such as culture, age, and gender. 4. According to the author, I understand “personal space” as the area around a person which they prefer not be occupied by another person. It is the surrounding area that psychologically, subconsciously, they regard as "their turf," the area that they will feel uncomfortable or react in some negative way if a person enters it. In addition, the writer gives several explanation to this pervasive phenomenon. The shrinkig of personal space is due to factors ---- the geographical...
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...Conflict creative writing: Today’s the day we leave to go on holidays I’m so excited I’ve waited for this day to come since forever!!! It was 6:00 in the morning and my family and i had just woken up we were doing some last minute packing, getting ready for our holiday to some island I forgot the name but I was so excited, we haven’t been on a holiday in so long and everyone needed a break from school and work and this was going to be the best holiday ever. The plane leaves at 11am and we would get to the island at 7pm so it was quiet a long flight but it should be worth it. As we put the last of the bags in the taxi we locked the door and were on our way to the airport. As I was sitting there with anticipation they finally called for people to start boarding our flight. Yes this was it get away from school and friends and any drama. We are all seated on the flight and ready to take of. It has been a couple of hours on our flight and everyone is getting restless I need to get up and move my feet, so I walk over to the bathroom and as I walk past I see these two big buff guys sitting with a guy in between them the guy in the middle has handcuffs on and looks really scary I suddenly get this shiver down my back thinking of what he has done to end up in hand cuffs on a plane to an island where people holiday, I move on down the hall and go to the bathroom on my way out I bump into one of the tall Buff guys and scream. “Sorry, young lady I didn’t mean to scare you” says...
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...In Sam Mendes’ American Beauty, there is a deliberate use of the color red throughout the film. The color is a clear representation of life and death, as the movie’s main theme is about both and how they go hand in hand. In the first scene, the narrator and main character, Lester, played by Kevin Spacey, is pointing out how his wife’s clogs match the handles on her pruning shears as she works on her garden. We see her cut a red rose close up, and then in the next shot is from far away, showing her gardening, and all of the flowers are red roses. Even before this happens in the movie, Lester tells the audience that in a year, he’ll be dead. So we already know this movie is about Lester, his life, and then his death. With the shot pulled...
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...The development of documentary: observational documentaries There are various different types of documentary modes, including expository, poetic, first person and interactive. However, the documentary mode that interests me the most, is observational. This is because I feel that the observational mode captures the most realistic aspects of the subject. Other modes of documentary have much more interaction, interference and manipulation with the outcome of events. In this essay I will discuss different examples of observational documentaries spanning from the 1900’s to the present day. I will also discuss the development of the documentary mode and the roles of director and producer within a documentary production. The observational mode consists of merely the observation of the subject’s daily life and circumstances, with unobtrusive camera equipment. The traditional aim is for the filmmaker to have no engagement with the subject; therefore there is no interference regarding the outcome of events. By maintaining the observational mode, the director allows the subject to forget the presence of the camera. Consequently, the subject behaves more naturally, giving the audience a better sense of their real emotions and real behaviour. Usually there is no narration or interviews in the observational mode; however there will sometimes be footage of the subject expressing their own views directly to the camera, which emphasizes the real-life emotions of the subject. The filmmaker...
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