See the exhibit KRAZY!: The Delirious World of Anime + Manga + Video Games at the Japan Society. For directions, see http://www.japansociety.org/. Admission is $8 with your student ID, and is free on Fridays from 6-9pm.
Based on the exhibit, write a 500-word (approx. 2 pages, double-spaced) persuasive essay that takes a position on the following statement: Anime is not a serious art form.
State your position clearly in the introduction to the essay. Use the body of your essay to support your argument with specific examples from the exhibition. Use your own words and express your own ideas. If you do paraphrase or quote a text, you must credit your source. As stated in the course guide, I will not tolerate plagiarism or academic dishonesty of any kind, and breaches of academic integrity will result in a failing grade for the assignment and potentially failure for the entire course. Correct English grammar and syntax are essential components of any successful essay.
Turn in a printed copy of your essay at the beginning of class on May 15. By the same date, post the text of your essay to the blog using the “KRAZY!” category. Late work is marked down one full letter grade for each week or portion of a week that it is overdue.
If you have trouble writing there are many resources at Baruch to help you, including the Writing Center in VC8-185. Find out more and make an appointment to meet with a tutor at http://www.baruch.cuny.edu/writingcenter.