ENG130 Post University Unit 2 Literature and Composition

unit 2 Overview

Unit 2 Overview
“A place belongs forever to whoever claims it hardest, remembers it most obsessively, wrenches it from itself, shapes it, renders it, loves it so radically that he remakes it in his own image.”
~ Joan Didion

Setting as a literary device is often mistaken for the place in which a story transpires. However, setting can be so much more. When an author ponders about setting, he/she also needs to consider the time, place, and era in which the story is set, the mood and atmosphere of the surroundings, and the weather conditions the characters will have to battle. What would the story of The Titanic be if the waters were not remote and icy? Would the battle of the sexes in Pride and Prejudice be as relevant in the 1990s, and would the desperateness of The Martian have any impact if not on a remote and isolated planet?

All of these things must be considered when analyzing the setting in any piece of literature. Pay close attention to all of these aspects of setting when reading during this unit. This form of active reading will certainly help in your response writing.

Objectives:

• Identify ethical considerations for the use of AI-generated content.
• Analyze how setting affects a story’s characters and events.

Activities:

• Read, view, and engage with Readings and Resources.
• Actively participate in the Unit 2 Discussion.
• Complete and submit the Unit 2 Assignment – The Impact of Setting on Narrative and Reader Experience.

Readings and Resources

Readings and Resources

Topic One: Setting as a Literary Device

Even though we are all reading the same texts, our views and experiences can be poignantly varied because of our own experiences. Think about what your experiences bring to these stories and poems as you read them. Enjoy!Kirszner, L. G., & Mandell, S. R. (2024). Portable literature: Reading, reacting, writing (10th ed.). Cengage Learning US.

• Chapter 11: “The Secret Lion” by Alberto Alvaro Rios
  • pages 222-226

• Chapter 26: “Theme for English B” by Langston Hughes
  • page 726

• Chapter 26: “Bucharest” by Harriet Levin Millan
  • page 731

• Chapter 32: Fences by August Wilson
  • pages 1221-1234
  • Read Cultural Context, Setting, The Play, and Act 1 Scene 1

This interactive course was created to assist you in your mastery of setting.

Topic Two: Academic Integrity: Plagiarism, Citations, and Generative Artificial Intelligence

Plagiarism has likely been reviewed in each of your courses up until now. A good portion of plagiarism occurs because the writer does not understand the parameters and formatting of quotes, paraphrases, and researched information. Further, Artificial Intelligence Modeling Software can be an excellent research tool if you understand how to use it properly and its limitations. You should have begun the course by reading the announcement that discusses plagiarism. Please also be sure to read the University Policy on Academic Integrity linked in this course’s left-hand menu under University Policies. Post University created this interactive presentation to give you insights into using Generative AI in your coursework and how to utilize it best.

• Post University. (2023). Generative AI guidelines.

Topic Three: Critical Thinking

Critical Thinking skills build confidence and enable you to efficiently gather knowledge, quickly process information, and intelligently analyze data.

• Films Media Group. (2009). Critical thinking and problem-solving [Video]. Films On Demand.

How can evidence be presented for maximum effectiveness in arguments? Simply laying it all out is not always enough, but hiding parts of it is not the answer, either. This program begins by illustrating the meaning and significance of evidence and the presentation of evidence in numbers, percentages, rates, and over time. An argument against zoos then allows viewers to evaluate how evidence is used to support the arguments.

• Films Media Group. (2009). Evidence in argument: Critical thinking [Video]. Films On Demand.

Supplemental Resources:

To achieve a deeper understanding of the literary device of setting.
The article offers tips and advice to authors on establishing a setting in a literary narrative. The author reflects on the disorienting impact of the Internet and social media on society. Topics discussed include finding a key detail in order to evoke further details, appealing to many senses, and establishing the relationship between character and setting.

• Stolar, D. (2011). Here & now: 6 steps for creating convincing, compelling settings that will bring your stories to life. Writer (Kalmbach Publishing Co.), 124(9), 30–32.

The setting of children’s books has probably been given less prominence than their plots or characters, yet, as Rosie Webb Joel shows in this thought-provoking essay, setting can be crucial in influencing children’s responses and understanding of what they read.

• Webb Joels, R. (1998). The significance of setting in award-winning children’s books from selected English-speaking regions. Reading, 32(2), 32.

This article offers tips and advice to authors on the development of setting in literary works. The author reflects on traveling to the locations in the story, traveling as a means to develop plot, and basing a fictional location on an actual site. Other topics include describing sensory details within action sequences, checking references for accuracy, and research on the Internet.

• Chittenden, M. (2010). Some wise thoughts on setting: Our much-published writer shows you how to make your story’s place—whether real or made-up—believable. Writer (Kalmbach Publishing Co.), 123(7), 22–23.

Unit 2 DB: AI Generated Content – Unraveling the Ethical Dilemma

Unit 2 DB: AI Generated Content – Unraveling the Ethical DilemmaIn academia and various professional fields, the concept of AI-Generated Content has sparked debates about the boundaries of originality and intellectual integrity. For this discussion, let us delve into the complexities of AI-generated Content and creative expression.

• What are the main ethical challenges posed by AI-generated content?
• Consider issues related to plagiarism, copyright infringement, and ownership of the generated works when providing your response.

In response to your peers: discuss whether or not you feel AI-generated content may devalue human creativity and artistic expression. Why or why not? This is just a Discussion Broad assignment.