Kathleen Alves

Dr. Kathleen Alves, Asst Professor of English @qcc_cuny

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For my spring 19 231 students, one of the most stunning moments in Sula:

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And our Genesis, the first to open the q&a @genesis

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Our very own Gloria featured on Dr. Ocampo's talk today!

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For extra credit, live tweet your reading experience of Fun Home. This means posting a thread of observations, questions, reactions to specific moments in the book. #231

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Pick a poem. In what ways does the poem queer/destabilize traditional or Eurocentric ideas about gender?

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In what ways does Anzaldua speak about "home" that you can relate to? #231

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Pick a quote from any of the 3 readings that you find significant. Explain why. #231

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Is desire innate or conditioned? Do you have a physical preference for a partner? Where does that preference come from?

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Which character do you find most interesting? Why? #231

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@QB62406457 Be more specific. What about it is interesting?

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What is your first impression of the novel? #231

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@QB62406457 Be more specific

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Which essay spoke to you most directly? Why? #231

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Does race impact how you see your gender? #231

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Pick a quote you found significant in The Female Husband and explain why #231

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Which poem did you like more? Explain with a gif. #231

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@vinnyvin80 Hi Vincent! Thank you and I hope all is well!

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Do men and women see sex differently? How? #231

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Instead of a tweet for homework, there will be a quiz on the readings tomorrow #231

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What are the lengths women go to meet the ideal image of the female body? Do men expect the illusion to be "real"? #231