Dear All,
This post will be your resource for the final exam, which we will start in class on Thursday, December 12 and resume on Monday, December 16 in from 604HW from 12:00-2:00pm. You will basically have about 15 minutes to review the exam on Thursday and then have the weekend to think about it before coming back on Monday to complete your essay. This framework does not mean that you can write an essay at home and bring it in on Monday; you must write it in class. In fact, the only materials you are allowed to have with you on the final are the two assigned readings (hopefully with notes in the margins).
You will be given one question to respond to in essay format for the final exam. The question will pertain to David Foster Wallace's "Kenyon Commencement Speech," also known as "This is Water: Some Thoughts, Delivered on a Significant Occasion, about Living a Compassionate Life" and to "On Compassion," by Barbara Lazear Ascher. You must synthesize both pieces in your response to the given question (we will discuss these details on the day of the final).
I cannot discuss "On Compassion" with you, but that does not mean that you can't discuss it with each other prior to the exam. I will give you some time to converse with your peers on Thursday before we start the exam.
Here is a handout that covers some of the main points in David Foster Wallace's speech to help you study. I also strongly recommend rereading his speech at least two more times and marking it up. I saw a lot of clean copies in class today, which does not indicate close, active reading.
Finally, here is a worksheet you may want to fill out on your own to help you study for the exam. However, you must note that you cannot have this sheet in front of you during the test.
Let me know if you have any questions either through email or in class next week.
All the best,
Ms. Murray
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