Notes are finally here!

Good news!

The notes are finally here!

Whatever.... here they are.

Merry Christmas, Happy New Year and all that.

Class notes for October 29, 2015

Are not quite ready.....

In the meantime....

First, how did this,

this,

and this,

,

and this

become this?

How did this

turn into this?

Or this

and this

turn into this?

and this?

Also, Halloween cuisine, like

Candy Corn!

Candy Apples!

Popcorn balls!

Deadman's last meal!

Video links:

A very good introduction to the history of holiday and its evolution in American popular culture.

For the vital questions,

Should Christians celebrate halloween?

Should Jewish people?

what about Muslims?

Well, that's all pretty depressing, what about some Halloween party food!

The true meaning of Halloween, sweet sweet loot.

 "It's mine! All mine!"

The kid version of high finance

Enough fun, let's get to the trauma.

First, some scary Halloween stories to get in the mood.

For extra terror, imagine this guy sitting next to you.

Then you can listen to a short radio story about Hell House.

Be sure to have a..

Or I'll send these guys after you.

My office hours

See here for news about office hours.

http://ethno2english.blogspot.com/

Office hours June 15-19, 2015

My office hours will be, time slightly approximate... (in 209b)

Monday 12.00-14.00
Friday 12.00-14.00

On Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday I have second year finals, which as you remember are something like this..

Wish me luck...

EXAM INFORMATION for 2014-15

Please note, this is about the exam. You only need this info if you need an exam grade.

If you need info on the test for credit then go here.

As mentioned before, this is a take home exam.

Here are the questions and the basic info on the format of the essays.

Here are the notes from the first semester.

Here are the notes from the second semester.

Please note that these are meant to give you an idea of what to write about.

If you want to write about something not found on this list, that's fine as long as you clear it with me first.

Now for the amounts.

I've decided to be generous and do the following

For a 3 = 2 essays

For a 4 = 3 essays

For a 5 = 4 essays

If you have insufficient attendance you might also have to do an additional essay or two. If in doubt then check with me.

If you have any other questions, then feel free to ask, use my amu.edu.pl address rather than the yahoo one.

Notes for test (for credit) on 15.06.11

Okay, here are the notes.

All the answers you'll need for the test for credit (zaliczenie) which will take place on June 11 are there.

Again, this test is for credit and not an exam. More info on the exam to come soon (tonight or tomorrow).

The test is open book in that you may have these notes (or notes that you made in class).

But only in paper form. Accessing digital devices is not allowed.


In other words. This is okay.

But these things aren't.

Good luck on the test.

Class materials for March 12, 2015 - American education

This week, class is about American education, which is always practical

Here are the notes.

See y'all in class!

Class notes March 05, 2015

Today's class.

American Indians, then

and now.

Here are the notes.

See y'all in class!

Office hours February 16-20, 2015

My office hours for the week of February 16-20, 2015 will be.

Tuesday, 12.00-14.00,
Wednesday, 12.00-14.00
Thursday, 12.00-14.00

in room 209b.

Notes you'll need for the test January 29. 2015

I remind you, you may have your own notes (those linked to here or your own) but only printed out on paper and not to be shared. Phones and other digital devices are not allowed.

Also the test will be held in Room 314.

Here is the link to the notes.

Here are a few diagrams that might also be useful.

Good luck with the test!

Class materials for Janurary 22, 2015

Here are the notes for today.

The notes for the test will be available tomorrow by noon.

Class materials for January 15, 2015

Processed food.... aka what this is about.

Here are the notes.

Here is the picture version.

See you in class!

Class materials for January 8, 2015 - American food (1)

America, food heaven...

and food hell.....

Here are the notes.

Here is a pdf of the pictures.

See you in class!