Homework for 12/7

1. Read Pough "Women, Rap, Wreck" in book (pg. 275-284)

2. Same deal as last time. What is the rapper trying to persuade you to believe?


(Let me apologize beforehand for Lil Kim's uncouth lyrics. Please keep your responses academic, however)

Lil Kim "Suck My D*ck"

Lil Kim "This is Who I Am"

Homework for 12/5

1. Print and read this

Be prepared to discuss this article in class.

2. As mentioned in class, you will choose one of these songs, look up the lyrics, and using academic language, prepare a one paragraph response stating what the "author" is trying to persuade you to believe. Post your paragraph as a comment to this post. You must also keep a hard copy of your paragraph for class. Remember, please only pick one song.


50 Cent - Smile

Kanye West - Can't Tell Me Nothin


BRING EVERYTHING (THE ARTICLE, THE LYRICS, YOUR RESPONSES) TO CLASS!

Have fun,

Asoluka