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Irish American's Popular Culture: Writing, Music, and Poetry

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Those are the references you may need. Please use those articles. Thank you.
Reading
1. “Side by Side: Irish and Jews in American Theater” (http://forward(dot)com/articles/12372/side-by-side-/)
2. “Irish Music in America: Shamrockabilly...” (http://www(dot)kcet(dot)org/arts/artbound/counties/los-angeles/irish-music-in-america-shamrockabilly-in-the-inland-empire.html)
Multimedia
“Irish-American Music” (http://www(dot)irishamericanjourney(dot)com/2011/10/irish-american-songs.html) Listen to FOUR songs to get a sense of Irish-American music's defining characteristics
Reading
1. “Irish American Fiction”: http://digitalcommons(dot)colby(dot)edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1047&context=honorstheses pp. 42-91 only (note: this is a large file and may take a few moments to load)
2. “Famous Irish-American Writers”: http://www(dot)irishamericanjourney(dot)com/2011/09/irish-american-writers.html
Multimedia
“The Last Hurrah”: https://www(dot)youtube(dot)com/watch?v=Ds5DTPuoyf0
Readings
1. “How Irish America Sees Ireland”: https://www(dot)irishtimes(dot)com/life-and-style/abroad/generation-emigration/how-irish-america-sees-ireland-1.2834033
2. “O’Done With It”: http://www(dot)washingtontimes(dot)com/news/2014/mar/16/weary-drunk-leprechauns-irish-americans-protest-th/?page=all
3. "Movies about Irish-Americans": https://irishamerica(dot)com/2005/10/20-best-movies-about-irish-americans/
Multimedia
Find a depiction of Irish Americans in popular culture (movies, TV shows, art, etc.) and discuss on the Discussion Board how it relates to the readings/films about the Irish in America we've studied this semester.
Readings
1. “Whitey: The Story of a Monster”: http://www(dot)bu(dot)edu/today/2013/whitey-the-story-of-a-monster/
2. “Famous Irish-American Gangsters”: http://www(dot)irishamericanjourney(dot)com/2011/09/irish-american-gangsters.html
Multimedia
“Irish Mob Documentary”: http://www(dot)dailymotion(dot)com/video/x103nl7_bullets-over-boston-the-irish-mob-documentary_news

Irish In America: Third Exam                                                                     Spring 2020

The exam will consist of two parts: an objective section of identification and short-answer questions (40 pts); and one essay question (60 points). The exam will be electronically submitted to Turnitin.com via the Blackboard hyperlink in the Exam 3 module. The completed exam will be due by 9:00 p.m., Monday, April 27, 2020.

You must submit a copy of your essay along with your short-answer and identification questions (as one document) to your instructor via the Exam 3 hyperlink on Blackboard by the deadline.  Failure to submit the completed exam by this time will result in grade deductions per the Syllabus. Plagiarism reported by turnitin.com will result in no credit for the exam and a formal charge of academic dishonesty filed with the Dean of Students.

Technical issues will not be considered a valid excuse for a late submission.  If you encounter technical problems, contact Helpdesk.  However, they may not be able to solve your problem immediately.  I recommend uploading your exam well before the deadline.  It is also your responsibility to ensure that your upload is successful. 

You must properly cite your sources in ALL SECTIONS of the exam--essay, identifications, and short-answers.  Citations are required not only for direct quotations, but also for summaries/paraphrases.

 Instructions for Submitting Completed Exam:

1.   Log on to Irish In America Blackboard site.

2.   Open the Exam 3 module on the left-hand side of the screen.

4.   Locate the “Exam 3” section and click the hyperlink “view/complete”.

5.   Type your name and the title of the document.

6.   Choose the document you want to upload.

7.   Upload your document.

8.  Scroll as needed to click the Submit button.

9.  When you see the “Successfully submitted” prompt, click OK.

Part I: Essay Question

Instructions: The essay must be word-processed, double-spaced, no less than 600 words and no more than 750 words (points will be deducted for essays shorter or longer than the requirement).  Provide the word count for your essay.  Remember to cite all sources in whatever format your are comfortable with—MLA, APA, Chicago—(not only for direct quotations, but for all information that is not “common knowledge.”  In other words, show me where you got the information you are putting in your essay.

The essay question is worth 60 points.  In your essay, you must use specific examples from at least three readings on the course syllabus readings (through paraphrasing, quotes, etc.)   You must also incorporate examples from documentaries and other media in your essay.  Remember, your goal here is to demonstrate that you have kept up with and understood the course materials; as such, frequent, specific, and thoughtful references to the course materials will benefit your grade.

Essay question:

Today is your lucky day!  Since you are now an expert in the Irish experience in America, the Library of Congress has invited you to make a speech discussing the four most important aspects of Irish-American history.  Drawing on material you have learned throughout the semester, your speech should identify why (out of the dozens of themes we have studied in the course) you have chosen these four as the most important.  You may draw on course material from the entire semester to support your answer.

Part II:  Short-Answer and Identification Questions

To answer the Identification and Short-Answer Questions, you may refer to the Discussion Board responses; the articles we have read for class; and the media we have viewed. However, you may NOT work collaboratively with anyone else on this assignment.  Since space is at a premium, your answers will need to be clear and thorough, yet concise.

Instructions: Choose FOUR of the following terms.  In your own words, briefly define each term, and explain its significance within the context of our class.  You should discuss how we encountered each term (naming and properly citing specific readings, films, and other course materials).  Your answers should each be approximately four to five complex sentences in length. (5 points each)

-John Connolly

-Amos Force

-Ancient Order of Hibernians

-“We thought protestants were devils”

-Flannery O’Connor

-Five Points

-Studs Lonigan

-The Molly Maguires

Instructions: Answer FOUR of the following short-answer questions.  Each response should be approximately four to five complex sentences in length and show your mastery of the material covered in class.  This includes referencing (through properly cited quotations or paraphrases) specific readings, films, and other course materials in your answer. (5 points each)

1.  What are some similarities and differences among different movies about Irish-Americans?

2.  Briefly explain the relationship between Whitey Bulger's Irish mob and the Italian mafia in Boston.

3.  Briefly explain how Irish-Americans view Ireland.

4.  What does Knocko Minihan’s wake scene in “The Last Hurrah” reveal about Irish-American culture?

5.  How did F. Scott Fitzgerald’s Irish-Catholic heritage affect his novels and public image?

6.  How does Long Day’s Journey reflect the Irish-American experience?

7.  How does American pop-culture portray Irish-Americans?  Give some examples (you may use the examples posted by classmates on the Discussion Board in addition to the course materials.)

Remember: in all sections of this exam, you must cite all sources properly—not only for direct quotations, but also for paraphrases/ summaries.  Points will be deducted for missing/ improperly formatted citations.

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The history of Irish Americans is quite rich. Since their immigration to the United States, they have been able to leave an imprint on what is considered American today. One crucial aspect of the Irish Americans that have greatly influenced the U.S. as it is known today is the Jewish-Irish partnership and how this changed American theater. Their partnership has been in existent for more than a century right now and they still continue to make headway for this partnership. Ethnic pairings have been there for a long time and this pairing would not have been any different were it not for the fact that these two groups have been pairing throughout theatrical history in the United States (Moss). Moss explains that the partnership between these two ethnic groups came with unprecedented results. But, why was it easy for this partnership to be formed and to thrive as it did? Well, having had similar immigration experiences which were compounded by the feelings of being outcasts, this was a match made in heaven. Additionally, as “with cultures rooted in song and story, the Irish and the Jews seem to have been drawn to the theater – to the entertainment business in general – in disproportionately large numbers” (Moss). The two ethnic groups continue to share this bond and partnership in Broadway today, and there does not seem to be an ending to it soon.
As already stated, the Irish have a culture that is rooted in song and story. Well, this can be said to be the main motivation behind the group’s rich musical background. While immigrating to America, the Irish brought with them their musical talents, and it is believed that they are “known for their inspiring music perhaps as much as anything else” (Irish American Journey). With their knack for music, it is not surprising that the Irish Americans released some of the most popular songs of their time. The themes of the songs are quite different and range from livestock songs to songs of war and rebellion (Barklie). While these songs taught Barklie a lot about herself and her people, she writes that there is a major difference between Irish music in America and Ireland. Apparently, Irish music in America is more sentimental compared to that in Ireland. However, regardless of the above, Irish music continues to leave many entertained. Some examples of popular or famous Irish American songs include Did Your Mother Come From Ireland by Gracie Fields, No Irish Need Apply by Joe Glazier, My Wild Irish Rose by John McCormack, and When Irish Eyes are Smiling by Dennis Morgan. These songs, among others, continue to attract the attention of those keen and interested to listen to famous Irish American songs of the 19th and 20th centuries.
Aside from their knack for music, the Irish Americans also have a knack for writing. As already stated, their culture is deeply rooted in stories as well. The literary works of the Western world are quite famous and the Irish Americans’ imprint is quite evident. Their writing prowess made it impossible for people to ignore them. Many of them have won awards for their poems, novels, and essays. Apparently, “many Irish American writers a...
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