topic- A Raisin in the Sun: A major theme of the play deals with the difficulties surrounding the attainment of the American Dream. The title of the play, taken from the Hughes poem “Harlem “or “A Dream Deferred”, is one of the images of what happens to a dream when it is put off or blocked. What are the dreams of the Youngers, and how do those dreams reflect the “American Dream”? Compare Hansberry’s American Dream story with other voices, including Ta-Nehisi Coates and other literary critics, who explore the foundations of the American Dream and what it means to attain it. Discuss the merits and challenges of each argument about the American Dream and how those ideas are reflected in the play.
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Mercy College Department of Literature and Language
Undergraduate English Program
The Portfolio for ENGL112 should consist of the student’s final research essay. The research essays’ topics should pertain to one of the major texts assigned in the class.
The Research Essay should adhere to the following:
Typed, 12-point standard font (Times New Roman, Calibri, Arial, etc.) (No scriipt fonts!)
Double-spaced
Standard 1.0 inch margins (this is the default in Word)
Includes page numbers—top right, last name # Burt 2 (Insert → Header & Footer → Page #)
Includes MLA heading with :
Student’s name
Student’s section/Campus = ENGL112 MTC
Instructor’s name = Prof. J. Burt-Ozyildirim
Date = 3 May 2022
NO COVER PAGE!!!
The Research Essay must contain:
A clear organizational structure, with introductory and concluding paragraphs and body paragraphs that develop the argument
A clear thesis statement
A title for the paper
A minimum of 5-7 typed, proofread pages (approximately 1200 words)
A minimum of ONE primary source (Fahrenheit 451 or A Raisin in the Sun)
A minimum of FOUR reputable, critical secondary sources. Absolutely no Wikipedia, CliffsNotes, Shmoop, or any similar “free essay” type website
A Works Cited page, formatted in MLA 8th Edition style, that lists all works consulted and cited including the primary source, with hanging indents and in alphabetical order
MLA-style parenthetical, in-text citations
Other considerations:
Students should have their papers reviewed by a writing specialist at the Learning Center at any campus. I will be checking the Learning Center logs for your appointment. Leave a note for me when you submit your paper. (Bonus +5 points applicable!)
The COMPLETED research paper is due on December 13th. Upload into week 14.
Students will recieve feedback within 2-4 days, with a chance to correct errors and resubmit in Week 15 folder by 12/20.
Absolutely no papers can be accepted after 12/20.
Citations for Class Materials.
Asimov, Isaac. “A Cult of Ignorance.” Newsweek, 21 Jan 1980, p. 19.
Bradbury, Ray. Fahrenheit 451. Simon & Schuster, 2011.
Bradbury, Ray. “The Murderer.” The Golden Apples of the Sun, Doubleday, 1953.
Bradbury, Ray. “The Veldt.” The Illustrated Man, Doubleday, 1969.
Hansberry, Lorraine. A Raisin in the Sun. Vintage, 1994.
“Hiding in Plain Sight: The Walls that Divide Us.” YouTube, uploaded by kirk moreland, 9 Nov 2011. www.youtube/Qh42TGld1HY.
Hughes, Langston. “Harlem.” Montage of a Dream Deferred. Henry Holt, 1962.
Nichols, Tom. “The Death of Expertise.” The Federalist, 17 Jan 2014. www.thefederalist.com/2014/01/17/the-death-of-expertise/.
(For Nichols and “The Murderer”, use the page numbers in the copy that is posted in week 1 and 3’s folders.)
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