KU: First- and Second-year English Program
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Student Essay Award Winners 2010-2011


English 101

Janelle Savage                                                                                      Instructor: Stefanie Torres

"An Ad's Appeal to Empowering Emotions"
This paper analyzes a Nike ad to discover the messages it gives about women's body images.


English 102

Ruaa Hassaballa                                                                                      Instructor: Ann Martinez

"Does the Darker Berry Make Sweeter Juice?"
This paper explores the affect of Western standards of beauty on African women.

Jessica Aranda                                                                                    Instructor: Joe Miller

"Stripping Down to Society's Truth"
This paper explores the reasons for strip clubs through interviews and research.

200-Level English Classes

Joseph Siess                              Instructor: Steve Evans                                         English 203

"N. Scott Momaday, Identity, and the Tribal Mind"

Jennifer DiDonato                                     Instructor: Brian Daldorph                                      English 210

"Poem Analysis: 'The Names' by Billy Collins"