Vocab from Week 3

Vocabulary:

bi·na·ry

(bī'nə-rē) Pronunciation Key adj. Characterized by or consisting of two parts or components; twofold. Of or relating to a system of numeration having 2 as its base. Chemistry Consisting of or containing only molecules consisting of two kinds of atoms. Of or employing two comparatively nontoxic chemicals that combine to produce a deadly poison: binary weapons; a binary nerve gas. Music Having two sections or subjects.

tan·gi·ble

(tān'jə-bəl) Pronunciation Key adj. Discernible by the touch; palpable: a tangible roughness of the skin. Possible to touch. Possible to be treated as fact; real or concrete: tangible evidence. Possible to understand or realize: the tangible benefits of the plan. Law That can be valued monetarily: tangible property. n. Something palpable or concrete. tangibles Material assets.

ab·stract

(āb-strākt', āb'strākt') Pronunciation Key adj. Considered apart from concrete existence: an abstract concept. Not applied or practical; theoretical. See Synonyms at theoretical. Difficult to understand; abstruse: abstract philosophical problems. Thought of or stated without reference to a specific instance: abstract words like truth and justice. Impersonal, as in attitude or views. Having an intellectual and affective artistic content that depends solely on intrinsic form rather than on narrative content or pictorial representation: abstract painting and sculpture. n. (āb'strākt') A statement summarizing the important points of a text. Something abstract.

concrete

con·crete

(kŏn-krēt', kŏng-, kŏn'krēt', kŏng'-) Pronunciation Key adj. Of or relating to an actual, specific thing or instance; particular: had the concrete evidence needed to convict. Existing in reality or in real experience; perceptible by the senses; real: concrete objects such as trees. Formed by the coalescence of separate particles or parts into one mass; solid. Made of hard, strong, conglomerate construction material.

"Show don't tell"

Discussion Notes (9/4)

Wikipedia entry for "ghetto."
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Main Entry:

se·man·tics

Pronunciation:

\si-ˈman-tiks\

Function:

noun plural but singular or plural in construction

Date:

1893

1: the study of meanings: a: the historical and psychological study and the classification of changes in the signification of words or forms viewed as factors in linguistic development b (1): semiotic (2): a branch of semiotic dealing with the relations between signs and what they refer to and including theories of denotation, extension, naming, and truth 2: general semantics3 a: the meaning or relationship of meanings of a sign or set of signs; especially : connotative meaning b: the language used (as in advertising or political propaganda) to achieve a desired effect on an audience especially through the use of words with novel or dual meanings

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cool video of bell hooks discussing the relevance of pop culture and the value of critical thinking:

Discussion Notes (9/02)

Read about Amy Goodman's arrest here.

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etymology of "eccentric"

eccentric

1398 as a term in Ptolemaic astronomy, from M.L. eccentricus, from Gk. ekkentros "out of the center" (as opposed to concentric), from ek "out" + kentron "center" (see center). Figurative sense of "odd, whimsical" (adj.) first recorded 1685. Noun meaning person with such qualities first attested 1832.

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For more information about how we look at pictures, check out this *amazing* series developed by John Berger.

Notes from our discussion (8/28)

Vocabulary

euphemism:

1.	the substitution of a mild, indirect, or vague expression for one thought to be offensive, harsh, or blunt.

2.	the expression so substituted: “To pass away” is a euphemism for “to die.”

pedagogy:

1.	the function or work of a teacher; teaching.

2.	the art or science of teaching; education; instructional methods.

etymology:

1.	the derivation of a word.

2.	an account of the history of a particular word or element of a word.

3.	the study of historical linguistic change, esp. as manifested in individual words.

References:

Plato's Cave