Homework for Monday, March 26

Response Paper #2

1. Read “Living in the Medium” by J.G. Bennett, pp. 74-79 in Creators on Creating.

2. Read actively: Mark passages that strike you. Note words, ideas, or images that resonate for you. Consider how Bennett’s idea of “living in the medium” applies to your inquiry paper for this class.

3. Jot down notes in response to the following questions:
o According to Bennett, what is the difference between memorizing information about a subject and “grounding oneself in the subject”?
o How does Bennett suggest that a person can create the conditions necessary for a flash of insight?

4. Write a short paper (1½-2 pages) describing the “ground” you are preparing for your inquiry paper. What do you know about your subject, and what do you intend to do with the knowledge? Why is it important to you?

5. Save a copy of the paper on your computer, and print a copy to bring to class. (Your paper should be double-spaced, with one-inch margins. At the top of the page, please include your name, the date, “Seattle Arts Ecology,” and “Response Paper #2.”)