Our Things Fall Apart vocabulary study begins today.  Each week you will have ten vocabulary words to study.  I have already defined the words for you, although you are welcome to look up alternative definitions.  Please be familiar with the different forms of each word.  For example the word "contempt" is defined as a noun on your TFA Vocabulary List 1, but you should also be familiar with the adjectival form of the word: contemptible.  In addition to a weekly vocabulary quiz you will also h...
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It was a pleasure meeting everyone today!  I am excited to start our work this semester.  At times you may find the work to be challenging and at times down right painful, but if you survive the course, you will leave feeling accomplished and prepared for whatever challenges you are bound to face in the future. 

Please make sure your syllabus is read and signed for Friday, September 10, 2010.
Your other homework tonight can be found on the attached PowerPoint.
Mortimer Adler's essay "How to Ma...
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