Hello everybody,

please, for next class,
I expect you all to come prepared for class. That means, to have read and have the materials at hand.
1. Go back (or actually read) to "American Dream, American Laugh" and answer the following questions:
What are the foundations of the American Dream?
What does the author say about progress and individualism?
What does the author say about the dichotomy democracy-individualism?
What does the concept of "society as human jungle" refer to?
Why is the concept of "property" important in the American society? Does it receive the same value in Colombia?
How have the concepts of entrepreneurship and hard work turn against the American Dream?
Explain why the author says that "humor has served as a custodian and facilitator of the American Dream" (p. 24)

2. Think of Colombia in depth or talk with people, what defines our "Colombian Dream," what do we use humor for? Provide clear examples.

Next class, we will discuss these questions. We will go back to political comedy shows and sitcoms. You can watch Jon Stewart Daily Show (more Democratic oriented), The Colbert Report (more Republican oriented), or any other you know. Also do some research about sitcoms.

Have a good weekend!
José A.

Hi Guys,
you can now post your listening assignment. As I said, I don't have of problems with extending the submission time until Monday, but you can still post it tomorrow if you want to.
see you soon,
José A.

Everyone,
please read the next 10 chapters from The Awakening (11-20) for our next scheduled discussion. I decided to add one more discussion section, so we have to read ten chapters for each discussion. The new section will be on April 24. This update already reflects in our syllabus.
José A

No class on Monday!

Dear all,

I just knew that the venue of the Symposium has been changed to a hotel near campus. I thought I could attend the event and rush to class if the event was at Sala Baena, but with this change I have no option but to cancel class since I have to be at the event.
Sorry if this is too short notice!
See you on Wednesday!
José A. 

Happy Women's Day!!
I hope you girls have a great day.
You always make men's life better!

José A

Guys, this is the link to the spreadsheet where you can write down the discovery/invention you will be presenting about next week.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1e1NM1azzaWtvgc2zyaCsW9DxYs7MVIajnD4tuOJGc_U/edit?usp=sharing

Hi everyone,
please read Rogers, T. (n.d.) How to structure news stories. Retrieved from                                           
          http://journalism.about.com/od/writing/a/storystructure.htm

Also watch news in English and Spanish. Bring local news for Friday. 

We will finish presentations and then work on news stories. 

Thanks for the good work!

José A.