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Q Minor Project 1: Barthes 11 unread reply.11 reply. View the grading rubric by clicking the menu button at top-right. ? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Choose one of the short essays by Roland Barthes listed below and write a 500 word critical reflection in which you go over the main points, then focus on one point of interest to you and discuss how it may be at play in current times. You will share your brief analysis on Canvas for fellow students to learn from your work. You need to provide brief feedback of a few sentences (50 words or so for each post) for two participants. Feedback due by Sept 19. The Harcourt Actor Romans in the Movies The “Blue Blood” Cruise Saponids and Detergents The Poor and the Proletariat Martians Operation Astra Novels for Children Toys Bichon Among the Blacks A Sympathetic Worker Garbo’s Face Power and “Cool” Wine and Milk ---------------------- Minor Projects Rubric Excellent: Demonstrates in-depth understanding of all material covered up to the time that the project is due, including relevant lectures and assigned readings. Shows evidence of reading carefully the instructions for the completion of a successful project. Successfully follows through with all areas of the project guidelines and excels in doing more than necessary research in order to produce the best work possible. A Proficient: Demonstrates a strong understanding of all material covered up to the time that the project is due, including relevant lectures and assigned readings. Shows evidence of understanding the instructions for the completion of a successful project. Follows through with all areas of the project guidelines and successfully performs necessary research in order to produce the strong work. B Acceptable: Demonstrates competent understanding of all material covered up to the time that the project is due, including relevant lectures and assigned readings. Shows evidence of generally understanding the instructions for the completion of a competent project. Follows through with all areas of the project guidelines and performs minimal research in order to produce competent work. C Poor: Demonstrates some understanding of all material covered up to the time that the project is due, including relevant lectures and assigned readings. Shows little evidence of understanding the instructions for the completion of a project. Follows through in some areas of the project guidelines and performs minimal research in order to produce below competent work. D Unacceptable: Demonstrates no understanding of all material covered up to the time that the project is due, including relevant lectures and assigned readings. Shows no evidence of understanding the instructions for the completion of a project. Does not follow through with the project guidelines and performs minimal or no research in order to produce competent work. F

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Roland Barthes short essay “Novels and children” poses some very serious questions about the freedom of women which can be a topic of discussion even in the recent times. It is astonishing to see that a text so old can be still related with the crisis of the modern world and the existence of women. As per this essay the most primary responsibility of a woman is to manage her household duties and take proper care of her children. After that if she has got enough time and willingness she can indulge in the pleasure of writing which is like a play to her. Through the ideas expressed in this essay, Barthes has tried to point out the “free