| Title of Article + Proper MLA Citation for Works Cited page |
Dirk, Kerry. “Navigating Genres.” Writing Spaces: Readings on Writing, vol. 1, 2010. |
| Summarize the article — include your reaction, thoughts, anything to help you remember its claims. 100 to 150 words |
In “Navigating Genres”, Kerry Drirk establishes a revamped definition of the word genre, reviewing/analyzing various ideas from other compositional experts to support the claim she stakes. Dirk addresses a generalization that has been reinforced in many minds. That is, the idea of genre equaling cliché. What comes to mind given the words: Horror movie? See what I’m getting at? Dirk is sure to make clear that said idea is counterproductive. Accordingly, she argues for the use of genre to define specific recurrences where an action’s reaction can be biased depending on knowledge of similar, past scenarios. The difference is so clear, is it not? |
| Define new terms and concepts by quoting or paraphrasing the original author. |
Country Music – Music about grievances, depressing/bad vibes in general |
| How does this reading connect to other articles from class and/or your own research?
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I suppose this text relates to that of Dasbender, as defining genre (the subject of Drik’s essay) is an essential step in the common writing process. |
| Based on the reading, craft one question to act as a springboard for class discussion. |
Since reading Dirk’s essay on the concept of genre, what (in your mind) has been changed or opened up to new perspective? |
