I don't even know where to begin...I'll start with this, I absolutely adored this class. I can honestly say I looked forward to 9:30 Tuesday and Thursday mornings. Not only do I love literature, but the overall atmosphere in the class, generated from Professor Migano-Brady, was as involved as a high school class, but covered college material. Because of this I had a driving force to become involved. I knew from the first day of class that I never wanted to miss a class. I did not want to feel left out. I was inspired by the energy and enthusiasm to get involved. Even some days I would go to class in a bad mood and leave feeling like I just won the lotto. I always had an urge to get involved with the discussion. I had so much to say about every topic we discussed, and truly could connect. I definitely feel like I improved significantly from this class.
From this class, not only do I feel connected to the literary community, but I also feel more connected to myself and the world around me. That is because the works we covered all deployed the notion of "The Human Condition." Although I have heard about a multitude of times before, I was never asked to interpert it like we were in class. I also learned factual stuff, such as time periods, authors, and facts about certian works of literature. But most importantly I aquired the skill to critical think. I learned not only to memorize the facts of time periods, like you would in a history course, but how to connect the meaning in literature produced to the society around it at that time. This caused me to grow intellectually as a thinker but also a writer.
Before I took this course, when I was writing a paper I always had writer block because I was constantly trying to sound smart. Now, when I write a paper my thoughts flow through my brain like a melody. I no longer find myself struggling for hours on how to start an introduction. And when I reread my paper marked with a red "A" and "Brava!" I am amazed at how "smart" I actually sound. I learned the importance of becoming an active reader, and actually understanding the vocabulary. I also reopened my love of poetry, and music. I realized that the reason I memorize song lyrics and interpert them involuntary is because I am a human being. I get frustrated and almost insulted by people who don't feel the meaning of the words and claim to "only like music for the beat." It is inhumane of them. That is why I find this quote is so simple, yet so substancial.
"We don't read and write poetry because it's cute. We read and write poetry because we are members of the human race. And the human race is filled with passion. And medicine, law, business, engineering, these are noble pursuits and necessary to sustain life. But poetry, beauty, romance, love, these are what we stay alive for."
There is so much I am taking with me from English 102. The life lessons portrayed through the literature I already use. I'll always remember the significance of light, that everything looks better with the lights off, from "A Street Car Named Desire." I'll always remember the fact that life is a stage, and everyone is trying to play off an image. And although I inevitably do the same, not to let it get the best of me. Because even the strongest and most beautiful people in the world, can be broken. Just because someone is smiling and laughing on the outside, doesn't mean they are not dying on the inside. In five years I hope to take my understanding of myself, as well as the world around me and be a solider in order to find my place in the world. In five years I see myself on the way to become a sucessful CPA, but this is merely a fantasy.
From this class, not only do I feel connected to the literary community, but I also feel more connected to myself and the world around me. That is because the works we covered all deployed the notion of "The Human Condition." Although I have heard about a multitude of times before, I was never asked to interpert it like we were in class. I also learned factual stuff, such as time periods, authors, and facts about certian works of literature. But most importantly I aquired the skill to critical think. I learned not only to memorize the facts of time periods, like you would in a history course, but how to connect the meaning in literature produced to the society around it at that time. This caused me to grow intellectually as a thinker but also a writer.
Before I took this course, when I was writing a paper I always had writer block because I was constantly trying to sound smart. Now, when I write a paper my thoughts flow through my brain like a melody. I no longer find myself struggling for hours on how to start an introduction. And when I reread my paper marked with a red "A" and "Brava!" I am amazed at how "smart" I actually sound. I learned the importance of becoming an active reader, and actually understanding the vocabulary. I also reopened my love of poetry, and music. I realized that the reason I memorize song lyrics and interpert them involuntary is because I am a human being. I get frustrated and almost insulted by people who don't feel the meaning of the words and claim to "only like music for the beat." It is inhumane of them. That is why I find this quote is so simple, yet so substancial.
"We don't read and write poetry because it's cute. We read and write poetry because we are members of the human race. And the human race is filled with passion. And medicine, law, business, engineering, these are noble pursuits and necessary to sustain life. But poetry, beauty, romance, love, these are what we stay alive for."
There is so much I am taking with me from English 102. The life lessons portrayed through the literature I already use. I'll always remember the significance of light, that everything looks better with the lights off, from "A Street Car Named Desire." I'll always remember the fact that life is a stage, and everyone is trying to play off an image. And although I inevitably do the same, not to let it get the best of me. Because even the strongest and most beautiful people in the world, can be broken. Just because someone is smiling and laughing on the outside, doesn't mean they are not dying on the inside. In five years I hope to take my understanding of myself, as well as the world around me and be a solider in order to find my place in the world. In five years I see myself on the way to become a sucessful CPA, but this is merely a fantasy.
Your reflection is amazing on so many different levels. I am unsure where to begin. Your thirst for knowledge and your ability to reach higher order thinking is both refreshing and impressive. I enjoy reading your responses. I am elated that you found passion and motivation through this course. I am certain that you will be successful in all of your future endeavors.
ReplyDeleteYou are a pleasure to have in class.