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PAUL db WATKINS

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        • FILM 201: Film Studies (Genre)
        • ENGL 394 (S26N01): Twin Peaks: Its Influence & Quality TV
        • ENGL 396: Adapting and Being Human in an Inhuman World
      • Fall 2025
        • ENGL 115 (F25N13): Navigating a Storied World
        • FILM 101: Introduction to Film Studies (Fall 25)
      • Fall 2024
        • FILM 101: Introduction to Film Studies
        • ENGL 390: GRAPHIC MEMOIR
      • Spring 2024
        • FILM 201: Film Studies
        • ENGL 392: Sound & Remix
      • Fall 2023
        • Film 101: Introduction to Film Studies
      • Spring 2023
        • FILM 220 (S23N01): “Pure Cinema,” Voyeurism, and Cinematic Influence
        • ENGL 330: Possible futures: Resistance & Reimagining in Speculative Fiction
      • 2018-2022
        • Spring 2022
          • ENGL 125 (S22W03) AT THE CROSSROADS: MUSIC, LITERATURE, & POPULAR CULTURE
          • ENGL 125 (S22N05) AT THE CROSSROADS: MUSIC, LITERATURE, & POPULAR CULTURE
          • ENGL 398 (S22N01): “Pure Cinema,” Voyeurism, and Cinematic Influence
          • ENGL 332: Topics in Indigenous Literatures (S22N01)
        • Fall 2021
          • ENGL 115 (F21N06): THE IMPORTANCE OF LANGUAGE AND STORIES IN OUR LIVES
          • ENGL 115 (F21N17): THE IMPORTANCE OF LANGUAGE AND STORIES IN OUR LIVES
        • Spring 2021
          • FILM 220 (S21N01): “Pure Cinema,” Voyeurism, and Cinematic Influence
          • ENGL 332: Topics in Indigenous Literatures (S21N01)
        • Fall 2020
          • ENGL 115 (F20D02): THE IMPORTANCE OF LANGUAGE AND STORIES IN OUR LIVES
          • ENGL 115 (F20N29): THE IMPORTANCE OF LANGUAGE AND STORIES IN OUR LIVES
          • ENGL 125 AT THE CROSSROADS: MUSIC, LITERATURE, & POPULAR CULTURE
        • Spring 2020
          • ENGL 115 (S20D01): The Importance of Language and Stories in Our Lives
          • ENGL 280 (S20N01): Literature on Trial: Banned or Challenged Books
        • Fall 2019
          • Film 101: Introduction to Film Studies
          • ENGL 394 (F19N01): Twin Peaks: Its Influence & Quality TV
        • Spring 2019
          • ENGL 115 (S19D01): The Importance of Language and Stories in Our Lives
          • ENGL 220 (S19N01): CanLit Now!
          • ENGL 398 (S19N01): Film Studies: Voyeurism, Representation, and Cinematic Influence
        • Fall 2018
          • Film 101: Introduction to Film Studies
          • ENGL 231: Possible futures: Resistance & Reimagining in Speculative Fiction
        • Spring 2018
          • ENGL 115 (S18D01): Language and Stories
          • ENGL 135 (S18N02): Literature and Criticism: Graphic Novels
          • ENGL 396: Literature and Film
      • 2013-2017
        • Spring 2017
          • ENGL 332: Topics in Indigenous Literatures
          • ENGL 115 (S17D50): After Eden
        • Fall 2017
          • ENGL 115 (F17N13): Language and Stories
          • ENGL 125 (F17N05): (Un)Settling BC: Robinson, Compton, and Kogawa
          • ENGL 390 (TOPICS IN WORD & IMAGE): GRAPHIC MEMOIR
        • Fall 2016
          • ENGL 115 (F16N02): AFTER EDEN
          • ENGL 125 (F16N04): Other Canadas / Canada’s Others: King, Edugyan, and Kogawa
          • ENGL 125 (F16N08): Other Canadas / Canada’s Others: King, Edugyan, and Kogawa
        • Summer 2016
          • ENGL 125 (F16N04): Other Canadas / Canada’s Others: King, Edugyan, and Kogawa
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          • ENGL 115 (S16D50): After Eden
          • ENGL 390 (Topics in Word & Image): Transformations
        • Fall 2015
          • ENGL 115 (F15N17/ N20): THE MYTH OF PROGRESS
          • ENGL 115 (F15N31): THE MYTH OF PROGRESS
          • ENGL 135 (F15N01): Jazz and Social Change
        • Summer 2015
          • ENGL 115 (M15N73): THE MYTH OF PROGRESS
          • ENGL 125 (J15N70): Voice in Text: “Interfusional” Writing, Myth, and Culture
          • ENGL 125 (J15N71): Voice in Text: “Interfusional” Writing, Myth, and Culture
        • Spring 2015
          • ENGL 115 (S15D50): STORIES, IDENTITY, AND PROGRESS
          • ENGL 115 (S15D01): STORIES, IDENTITY, AND PROGRESS
          • ENGL 125 (S15D02): Voice in Text: “Interfusional” Writing, Myth, and Culture
        • Fall 2014
          • ENGL 115 (F14N08): WRITING AND REMIXING A LIFE
          • ENGL 115 (F14N09): THE MIX: HIP-HOP PEDAGOGY, TECHNOLOGICAL PROGRESS, AND UNIVERSITY WRITING
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Spring 2020

ENGL 115: The Importance of Language and Stories in Our Lives

ENGL 280: Literature on Trial: Banned or Challenged Books

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Today, 𝕄𝕦𝕝𝕙𝕠𝕝𝕝𝕒𝕟𝕕 𝔻𝕣𝕚𝕧𝕖 turns 25 (Cannes release). My Kneecap vinyl order of 𝔽𝔼ℕ𝕀𝔸ℕ arrived, and while I’ve been streaming it a fair bit, I’m happy to finally have this one (and the green variant) on wax. This is a truly incredible follow-up to Fine Art, and in a lot of ways it feels more refined with a noticeable maturity in both the lyrics and production, which still teeter between Beastie Boys-style party energy and something more cerebral and politically direct. This is the 3D lenticular version of the 1996 underground alt-banger, Dr. Octagonecologyst, which recently celebrated its 30th anniversary. Dr. Octagon is an alias of Kool Keith. The album was produced by Dan the Automator and features the work of turntablist DJ Qbert. For underground hip hop fans (and anyone who loves the strange) it’s a certified classic. “A seven nation army couldn’t hold me back.” I’ve been reading Mary Oliver most nights before bed. I find it calming, even meditative. I’ve also been using my Akai #MPCSample a lot and enjoying this warm island weather, so this little video sits at the intersection of those three things and pays homage to one of Oliver’s most known and loved poems, “Wild Geese.” In the late 1960s, David Axelrod released two classics of jazz instrumental fusion, 𝕊𝕠𝕟𝕘𝕤 𝕠𝕗 𝕀𝕟𝕟𝕠𝕔𝕖𝕟𝕔𝕖 (1968) and 𝕊𝕠𝕟𝕘𝕤 𝕠𝕗 𝔼𝕩𝕡𝕖𝕣𝕚𝕖𝕟𝕔𝕖 (1969). Anyone who knows the work of William Blake will recognize the titles of the albums (Blake was a big influence on musicians in the ‘60s, including Bob Dylan, Jim Morrison, and Patti Smith). Axelrod’s albums effortlessly meld classical, jazz, funk, rock, pop, and experimental music, and his unique sonic compositions remain a staple in hip-hop sampling. Do you know these two and if so do you have a favourite for this #vinylbattlewednesday hosted by @vinylwife In 2010, the legendary Gil Scott-Heron released his final studio album, 𝕀’𝕞 ℕ𝕖𝕨 ℍ𝕖𝕣𝕖. Like late David Bowie or Johnny Cash, it showed an artist still pursuing new sounds and continuing to speak to the moment. In 2011, the album was remixed by Jamie xx; it features electronic music mixed with dub and garage, and it melds well with Scott-Heron’s vocals and lyrics. Do you know either of these? They’re excellent options for #tryingitTuesdays. Here’s some funk for your Tuesday with 𝕃𝕠𝕧𝕖 𝔸𝕚𝕟’𝕥 ℕ𝕠𝕥𝕙𝕚𝕟’ 𝔹𝕦𝕥 𝔸 𝔹𝕦𝕤𝕚𝕟𝕖𝕤𝕤 𝔾𝕠𝕚𝕟’ 𝕆𝕟 (1974) by Junior Parker (reissued by @mrbongoworldwide). This bluesy funk album is full of solid tracks, including three Beatles covers (“Taxman” now playing, which has been sampled by A Tribe Called Quest and Cypress Hill). If you’ve never heard it, it’s a good one to check out, and my choice for #tryingitTuesdays hosted by @myvinyladdiction45 Some lo-fi vibes for your Sunday, featuring a sample flip of Hiroshi Suzuki’s “Romance.” I’m really enjoying this little beast from Akai. @akai_pro

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