TRANSITIONING TO 1001 NIGHTS, this week we will finish Life of Pi by looking at a film entitled, Today's Special, a somewhat corny though very-well-acted romantic comedy starring Asif Mandi as an Indian-American, New York chef, Samir, who loses his job only to gain a new appreciation for his heritage, his family, and his true passion for life. Students will ultimately write a Jungian analysis on Samir while we review the introductory materials on Arabian Nights.

Monday

Review of chapter four in Jung: A Very Short Introduction. We will then move into the film Today's Special.
HW: Read the introduction to Sindbad; this should be finished for class on Wednesday.

Tuesday

Continuing with the film. We have seen Samir's call-to-adventure (his father's untimely heart-attack). Now we shall see his mentor Akbar work his instructional magic on Samir, as he accepts the call, battling away at the demons within him.
HW: The introduction to Sindbad should be read by class tomorrow.

Wednesday

Passing out an initial, Jungian analysis sheet on Samir. We will then finish watching the film, and students will finish their notes on Samir.
HW: Read the second introduction to 1001 Nights, and annotate for the questions in the margins. This second introduction is due Friday.

Thursday

Reading background material on Arabian (1001) Nights, of which "The 7 Voyages of Sindbad" is one. We will read an essay by a profession on the history of the text, and also review the five pillars of Islam.
HW: Complete the second Haddawy introduction for class on Friday.

Friday

Crossword day! Working on a new crossword for Arabian Nights.
HW: Read the first three voyages this weekend, keeping notes on the sheets provided in class.