Category Archives: Archived Projects

First Project Fall 2021

Samantha Parker 09/30/2021 First Project Fall 2021 EN 3515 Christianity as an Oppressive Force Furthering Along Imperialism The idea of one going into one’s homeland and taking over it completely is known as imperialism. In doing this, specifically talking about the British, they focus on completely ridding the natives of their culture, language, and religionContinue reading “First Project Fall 2021”

Beowulf; Children’s Book

For my unessay, I decided to try and recreate my own version of a children’s book for the long-time classic Beowulf. After discussing with Professor Helms for our one-on-one meeting we, unfortunately, concluded that creating an entirely new story from begging to end would be a bit tedious and time-consuming for a project that shouldContinue reading “Beowulf; Children’s Book”

The Argument Equiano Wants to Make

Olaudah Equiano’s autobiography, The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano, Or Gustavus Vassa, The African, Written By Himself contains many appeals to cease and criminalize the practice of slavery, and although many of these appeals are logically sound materially and economically, Equiano’s personal opinion of the matter is centered within his religious and spiritual development which he hones into an effective religious argument through clever and tactful rhetoric. Although the majority of Equiano’s arguments are direct, plainly stated and contained within clearly separatedContinue reading “The Argument Equiano Wants to Make”

Project #1: Beowulf, Lanval, and Popular Music

Why did I do what I did and why does it matter? I chose to start my project with my authors note/explanation of what I did because I think it will provide helpful insight into what I’m hoping to accomplish with my poem. When I began thinking about this first project, I knew that IContinue reading “Project #1: Beowulf, Lanval, and Popular Music”

First Project Fall 2021

Complex simplicity By Logan Connelly “Cleared my throat and coughed in an elevator today and got my first ugly look from someone who clearly was afraid I had coronavirus. Because I’m petty, I decided to cough some more, and as they were leaving, I yelled “racism is more contagious.”             These two live in theContinue reading “First Project Fall 2021”

Ode to Choi

Oliver Callahan Professor Helms Global Literature 10/1/21 Modern Apocalypses – Project 1 Transcript Before the apocalypse, there was the apocalypse of silence. Silence from those who are not persecuted. Not oppressed based on factors they cannot control or circumstances they were born into. Silence rooted in complacency and content. Before the apocalypse, there was aContinue reading “Ode to Choi”

Christianity and Family Separation for African Americans in the 18th century

Did Christianity play a big role in the lives of African Americans in the 18th century and how were they affected by family separation?  This is a question that has been on the minds of many people when the learn African Americans become Christians and how being separated from their families and living in theContinue reading “Christianity and Family Separation for African Americans in the 18th century”

Death and its Connotations

Elisabeth Thompson Professor Helms Global Literature 29 September 2021             Death and its various connotations has been a topic of much discussion throughout the texts we have thus far covered in class. Death and the King’s Horseman, a play written by Wole Soyinka, is an especially important example of this topic, though its coverage spannedContinue reading “Death and its Connotations”

Cooperative Collie – A Children’s Story

I knew I wanted to do something creative for our first project, mainly in writing since that’s what I felt most comfortable with. But because all of our readings and topics revolved around distinct cultures I had no real knowledge or experience with, I felt uncomfortable trying to emulate them. So it took me aContinue reading “Cooperative Collie – A Children’s Story”