The Romantic Period (1785-1830) Overview Timeframe: Late 18th century to 19th century Cultural Shift: Rejection of the Age of Enlightenment (focus on reason). Key Features of Romanticism Focus Areas:

Nature Emotion Symbolism The sublime (awe-inspiring experiences) Characteristics:

Spontaneity: Emphasis on imagination and personal expression. Individual Experience: Authenticity derived from feelings and intuition. Key Themes in Romantic Poetry Emotions:

Authenticity through feeling and personal experience. Importance of intuition. Nature:

Themes of time, love, death, art, and religion. Settings depicted as picturesque and exotic; celebrating the uncivilized and uncorrupted. The Sublime:

Incorporation of the supernatural. Themes that evoke mystery, darkness, and mysticism. Language:

Simple, direct language that conveys the poet’s feelings. Use of figurative language: imagery, metaphors, and similes. Early Romantics: William Blake Overview:

First-generation Romantic poet known for visionary works. Authored Songs of Innocence and Experience, exploring "two Contrary States of the Human Soul." Artistic Contributions:

Developed illuminated plates as both painter and engraver. Influenced many subsequent Romantic poets. Rejected common conventions and was considered ahead of his time.

Restoration to 18th Century Notes Restoration and the Glorious Revolution Death of Cromwell: Leads to political instability. Charles II's Return: Parliament invites him to rule, marking the start of the Restoration. Initial Anarchy: Political turmoil follows; Charles II serves as a "figurehead." James II's Absolute Rule: Attempts to restore Catholicism create insecurity in Parliament. William of Orange's Intervention: Invited to intervene, leading to the Glorious Revolution (bloodless). The Bill of Rights: Establishes Parliament as the de facto ruler, with the king as titular head, ending conflict between king and Parliament. Jonathan Swift (1667-1745) Background: Irish author, clergyman, and master of satire. Faced hardships: father died, raised in poverty by an uncle. Moved to England during the Glorious Revolution. Career Highlights: Became an Anglican priest. Wrote political tracts, poems, and notable satirical works. Notable Works: A Modest Proposal: Satirical essay addressing poverty in Ireland. Gulliver’s Travels: Most popular work, blending adventure with social critique. A Tale of a Tub: Another significant satire. Themes: Ranges from love/beauty to death/revenge; darker tones reflect personal struggles. A Modest Proposal (1729) Overview: Addresses poverty and overpopulation in Ireland through an absurd proposal. Key Elements: Humor: Uses absurdity to draw attention. Criticism: Critiques societal neglect of the poor. Moral Voice: Presents a moral argument ironically. Irony and Sarcasm: Highlights the ridiculousness of the proposal. Taboo Topics: Engages with sensitive issues to provoke discussion. Five Elements of Satire Ridicule: Makes subjects seem absurd, inviting scorn and amusement. Seriousness: Addresses significant societal issues humorously. Problem Identification: Aims to highlight and correct flaws in society. Mock-Heroic Tone: The speaker may be oblivious to their own absurdity. Modern Satire Examples The Onion: Satirical news outlet that parodies journalism. Comments on real and fictional events humorously. The Colbert Report: Satirical TV show featuring Stephen Colbert as a conservative pundit. Uses satire to critique political and media landscapes.

John Milton (1608-1674) Background Birth and Education: Born in London to a prosperous family; well-educated by tutors and at prestigious colleges (funded by his father). Early Aspirations: Planned to become an Anglican priest; a great believer in Cromwell and the Commonwealth. Personal Life: Married three times; briefly imprisoned after the monarchy was restored in 1660. Health: Became totally blind by 1652; died of kidney failure in 1674. Literary Contributions Poetic Works: Known for Latin elegies and English odes, considered models of poetic beauty. Philosophical Bridge: His works connect the Renaissance and the Reformation. Major Political Writer: Advocated for the English Revolution and defended the execution of Charles I. Paradise Lost Publication: Released in 1667; considered Milton's masterpiece. Form: Written in blank verse (Miltonic verse) – unrhymed iambic pentameter. Content: An epic poem that retells the story of Adam and Eve, beginning with themes from Genesis. Purpose: Aims to "justify the ways of God to men." Epic Poem Characteristics Long Narrative: Tells a comprehensive story involving significant themes. Warfare or Supernatural Elements: Engages with grand themes of conflict and divine intervention. In Medias Res: Begins in the midst of action rather than at the start. Cultural Ideals: Reflects and expresses the ideals and traditions of the time. Themes and Analysis Paradise Lost can be read as a representation of the failure of the English Revolution, with characters embodying Milton's critiques of the Anglican Church and exploring profound theological and philosophical questions. These notes summarize Milton's life, literary contributions, and the significance of Paradise Lost.

Historical Background Conflicts and Civil War King vs. Parliament: Growing tensions lead to the English Civil War (1642–1648). Key Events: Capture and beheading of Charles I. Establishment of the Commonwealth (1649). Oliver Cromwell: Puritan leader; ruled with authoritarianism, suppressing arts and leisure activities. Metaphysical Poets Definition and Characteristics Metaphysical Poets: A group of poets in 17th century England known for blending intellect and emotion. Key Traits: Use of metaphysical conceits: Extended, inventive metaphors. Simple language: Direct and clear expression. Rapid thought association: Engages the reader. Telescoping of images: Compact and layered imagery. Key Metaphysical Poets John Donne (1572-1631) Background: Inherited wealth; known for a lifestyle of pleasures. Secret marriage led to imprisonment; later took Anglican orders. Poetic Categories: Youthful Love Lyrics: Romantic themes. Sacred Verses: Reflections on spirituality after personal loss. Style: Frequent use of conceits and dramatic contrasts. Sharp, direct language; often concludes with surprising ideas. Flexible forms that adapt to themes. Major Work: "The Flea"

Key Questions: How does the flea symbolize seduction? Why is killing the flea considered "three sins in killing three"? How does the speaker respond to the lady after the flea's death? How might the lady argue against the speaker's logic? Andrew Marvell (1621-1678) Background: Politically active; wrote pamphlets and satires. Friend of John Milton; known for a controversial, often conflicted character. Notable Work: "To His Coy Mistress" Themes: Carpe diem: Urgency of love and time. Structure: IF: Idealized love without time constraints. BUT: Reality of time's passage. SO: Urges immediate action in love. Key Questions:

What is the speaker's goal in the poem? Is he proposing marriage or simply urging for intimacy? What is the nature of his argument? How logical and effective is his reasoning? New Criticism and Metaphysical Poets Reevaluation: New Criticism revisits these poets 300 years later. T.S. Eliot's View: Describes metaphysical poets as intellectual, combining disparate ideas into cohesive works. Distinction between intellectual poets and reflective poets, emphasizing depth of thought.

On pense aux flèches prédéfinies, qu’on peut glisser-déposer à partir d’une barre de menu (toolbar); aux listes à puces, dont la prépondérance dans les gabarits incite à l’usage, lequel élimine dans l’usage courant le recours aux marqueurs de relation (composant essentiel au langage logique, permettant d’expliciter et d’articuler les liens entre les idées, de nommer les relations).

Le langage graphique (iconographique, de mise en forme et de mise en page, etc.), offert par le logiciel, fait office d’outillage intellectuel; et cet outillage intellectuel s’avère d’une importante pauvreté, si ce n’est d’une dangerosité (vies humaines dans la mission Challenger de la NASA (Franck Frommer, <cite>La pensée PowerPoint</cite>, 2010, p. 7-8), opérations militaires par l’armée américaine).

Knew it wasn't "my line". Well, I've been using it since before this was published, especially about some SCORM packages.

Sorry, I forgot the link: HERE it is

This website provides technology teaching resources as part of the Southern Methodist University (SMU) Center for Teaching Excellence. Users can find informational links to various technology tools that can be used for enhancing teaching and learning in online, hybrid, or face-to-face courses. On the right of the page under "Technology," users can click on the tech tools for additional resources/research on their implementation. Examples of these technologies include Blackboard LMS, PowerPoint presentation software, Google Suite products, blogs, and social media sites. Rating 8/10

This a great, little tutorial that is perfect for the Windows-using faculty who want to quickly do a narrated presentation.