Sunday, September 27, 2009
Thursday's discussion
I really enjoyed the discussion we had on Thursday--(Wednesday, sorry Lily. ha), it's nice to hear other peoples interpretations of the book section by section. When you hear another person's perspective then it can help you understand, or even change your interpretation. With the whole class involved, everyone can learn from each other, while several peoples interpretations may differ, they could come together as a whole to help create full understanding.
The Sieve and the Sand
Wow, at first this section of Fahrenheit wasn't really catching my attention, until closer to the end when they pulled up in front of Montag's home.
Other things that stuck out to me in this chapter are how the women are talking about how they don't want kids at all, or they do not really care about the children they already have. Like the one lady saying she refused to give birth to her children naturally, and had a c-section, which is already kind of strange, but the fact that she sends her children away, and when she does see them she only puts them in front of the TV, is even stranger.
The end of this chapter has really grabbed my attention and I can't wait to read more. :)
Other things that stuck out to me in this chapter are how the women are talking about how they don't want kids at all, or they do not really care about the children they already have. Like the one lady saying she refused to give birth to her children naturally, and had a c-section, which is already kind of strange, but the fact that she sends her children away, and when she does see them she only puts them in front of the TV, is even stranger.
The end of this chapter has really grabbed my attention and I can't wait to read more. :)
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Fahrenheit 451- The Hearth and the Salamader
I have not quite yet finished reading this portion of Fahrenheit, but as far as I can tell, it is similar to 1984 and many other dystopian novels.
Guy Montog is a fireman with the number 451 on his helmet, 451 being the temperature at which book paper burns at. Montog enjoys burning books and fire in general.
"...he would feel the fiery smile still gripped by his face muscles, in the dark. It never went away, that smile, it never ever went away, as long as he remembered." (pg 4)
The first chapter sets a futuristic tone based on Bradburys imagination and examples from the current day and past. This is not simply physical, but also socio-interactive painting a bleak, undereducated society where it is uncommon to even speak to one another and destroys knowledge based on fear.
Guy Montog is a fireman with the number 451 on his helmet, 451 being the temperature at which book paper burns at. Montog enjoys burning books and fire in general.
"...he would feel the fiery smile still gripped by his face muscles, in the dark. It never went away, that smile, it never ever went away, as long as he remembered." (pg 4)
The first chapter sets a futuristic tone based on Bradburys imagination and examples from the current day and past. This is not simply physical, but also socio-interactive painting a bleak, undereducated society where it is uncommon to even speak to one another and destroys knowledge based on fear.
Stress
So, I'm currently attending four classes at HACC this semester, compared to the measly two I took during the Spring semester. I've always been a good student throughout my journey through education, but now I'm falling behind and losing focus. It scares me that I'm having such a difficult time this semester. I usually like challenges, but can I defeat this one?
On another stressful note, my parents are pressuring me to get a job again, but this is how I see it, if I'm already having so much trouble with my classes without being employed, I can't imagine how its going to be when I have a job taking up all my time.
I just need to get my act together and do my best I guess...I just hope my best gets me a passing grade. :/
On another stressful note, my parents are pressuring me to get a job again, but this is how I see it, if I'm already having so much trouble with my classes without being employed, I can't imagine how its going to be when I have a job taking up all my time.
I just need to get my act together and do my best I guess...I just hope my best gets me a passing grade. :/
Sunday, September 6, 2009
Insomnia
So, its almost 7 o'clock in the morning and I haven't been able to sleep yet; I guess its good its labor day weekend and I have another day to recuperate from my lack of rest. My body is exhausted but my mind is always racing.
Lately I've been thinking about how you can make things happen. For instance, if you're negative, and negative thoughts and energy are present, those thoughts are usually going to be reality. On the other hand, with a positive attitude and positive energy, things are more likely to go how you wish them too. Even in a group of people, when one person has negative energy, they can effect the outcome for everyone else. Just something I've been trying to be aware of.
Anyway, it's late (to me, early to everyone else probably) and I don't know what to write.
Maybe I'll be better at this after some sleep.
Lately I've been thinking about how you can make things happen. For instance, if you're negative, and negative thoughts and energy are present, those thoughts are usually going to be reality. On the other hand, with a positive attitude and positive energy, things are more likely to go how you wish them too. Even in a group of people, when one person has negative energy, they can effect the outcome for everyone else. Just something I've been trying to be aware of.
Anyway, it's late (to me, early to everyone else probably) and I don't know what to write.
Maybe I'll be better at this after some sleep.
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
A Response To Stanley Fish-What Should Colleges Teach?
While reading "What Should Colleges Teach?" I found points of agreement and also disagreement with Stanley Fish's views on the curriculum at academic institutions.
One point I agreed with is that core classes such as English, mathematics, and science are important. I agree that the principals in these classes help shape our understanding of the world around us and how we interact with it. I also agree that knowing how to write is important, and you shouldn't be able to take any classes that go beyond writing without a basic English composition course beforehand.
On the other hand, I believe that elective classes such as philosophy, mythology, art, or possibly even yoga can help you understand the world around you, while even possibly helping you understand yourself. Classes like these make your mind work harder, and be more creative. There's not always a right or wrong answer in these classes like there is in math or science.
Classes like yoga can help you focus your mind in a stressful world full of English comp and math. :)
One point I agreed with is that core classes such as English, mathematics, and science are important. I agree that the principals in these classes help shape our understanding of the world around us and how we interact with it. I also agree that knowing how to write is important, and you shouldn't be able to take any classes that go beyond writing without a basic English composition course beforehand.
On the other hand, I believe that elective classes such as philosophy, mythology, art, or possibly even yoga can help you understand the world around you, while even possibly helping you understand yourself. Classes like these make your mind work harder, and be more creative. There's not always a right or wrong answer in these classes like there is in math or science.
Classes like yoga can help you focus your mind in a stressful world full of English comp and math. :)
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