Humanities Forum Pages

Forum Name: Kid Stuff Status: OPEN

Discuss or describe a work of art that made an impression on you when you were younger. Did you love it, hate it? What caught your attention? Do you still find it interesting? Have fun with this one, and remember you are not limited to visual arts--consider drama, dance, music..any form of art.

Participation points suggested 10.

Forum Name: Crossroads Status: OPEN

When Oedipus encountered Laios near Delphi, he came to a crossroads, both literally and figuratively in his life. Describe a crossroads in your life, when a decision (yours or someone else's) put your life on a different track. Explain the situation, and if possible, the result.

Participation points suggested 10.

Forum Name: Graceland Status: OPEN

If you had the time, money, and freedom to make a pilgrimage, where would it be? Explain. If you'd like to expand...consider what you would expect to gain or how you would expect to be changed from this pilgrimage.

Your classroom teacher will decide the point value for participation.

Forum Name: Final Forum Status: OPEN

Discuss one piece of art, artifact, performance, writing, etc. that you will remember from this class. Develop your reasons for choosing this work. How did learning about this work broaden your understanding of the arts or of a culture? If you like, you may suggest an addition or improvement for the class.

This is the last section of your final exam. It will count 15 points on your final test. You may write your answer whenever it is okay with your teacher.