Personally I found the Ball Point chapters to be very well written (like I know what that is, it was just a lot better articulated then what I could do!) While I was reading it I couldn’t stop thinking, “Is this a sales pitch to convert me into an English/Liberal Arts major?” I certainly believe and have been told that “clear writing is a result of clear thinking”, but man did they talk up their program or what.
On a more serious note I found the readings insightful. Comprehending this gave me a better sense in how the program was designed, what the objectives are for us to learn, and how it can improve our future careers/life. One thing that caught my eye was the section of their main “beliefs” in enhancing our abilities. I found it to be quite interesting and I personally would love to be better rounded on the four aspects they discussed:
• Professionally
• Democratically
• Critically
• Personally
Another part of the reading that caught my eye was their second assumption on language. Personally I have never looked at writing and reading in this manner (even though it is pretty much common sense, guess I can pick up a little more of that). I really want to be able learn and include this into my writing and reading approach, so I can really get a better sense of other peoples perspective.
Back on the “sales pitch” in the latter sections they discuss the format in which classes, assignment, etc are to be conducted and it really made me feel better about spending $8,000 on tuition. Seriously though, if I am going to pay that much I do not want to be in a lecture hall with 400 other people (aka "Comm 210",even though they have individual labs). Having that individualism in this class is pretty cool and I think it will benefit all of us in the end. Well, I’m out…I’ll see you guys on Thursday.
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