good luck with everything everyone!
Lia
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
maybe a little shameless self promotion
i've been taking pictures for a few years now and just wanted to share some with you.
Sunday, December 14, 2008
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Also . . .
I created a new site for Spring 102 students, and I linked to our current site, so: check out whatever they write in the Spring, and I am going to use your blogging to show them how it's done.
http://composition2neiu.blogspot.com
http://composition2neiu.blogspot.com
The End.
Thank you, all of you, for your wonderful and insightful work this term.
I am very lucky to have worked with a group of people like you--talented, passionate, humorous, and kind.
Good luck.
I am still climbing my way up the mountain of papers and notebooks and such, so I have say "Good Night" . . .
-Olivia
I am very lucky to have worked with a group of people like you--talented, passionate, humorous, and kind.
Good luck.
I am still climbing my way up the mountain of papers and notebooks and such, so I have say "Good Night" . . .
-Olivia
Hi guys
Hello people good luck on the exams every one. Just wanted to drop in and say..Olivia you are great teacher, you kept the whole class interested all semester long and motivated to voice our opinions openly. Even though i wasnt there much lol but i really appreciated your methods of teaching though. The whole process of writing elevated just right. SO, as Fernando is saying dont change ! oh and ya Fernando you both look great man ! Good luck People !
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Monday, December 8, 2008
Sunday, December 7, 2008
Derrvelle Deshawn Orr 11*27*1988-12*6*2008
I am writing this blog today in memory of my friend Derrvelle who got shot early saturday morning at 3 am at a gas station. He was my best friends sisters boyfriend and the father of her future child. Its sad to see young people like this be victims of hate crimes. He was pumping gas at a gas station and was robed, he faught back and got shot. This sadly connects to our 5 faces. Violence is never going to stop, especially not now when our economy is so low. People are going crazy and this leads to horrible things. This all happened so fast, I was with him 6 hours before this happened. Its crazy how someone can be there one second and be gone the next. I hope they find the people who did this to him. Derrvelle was a wonderfull person inside and out and had many things going for him! He will be missed but never forgoten. May he rest in peace!
This is an article they had in the Chicago Tribune online about him.
Man shot dead at South Holland gas station
Andrew Wang on -->December 6, 2008 at 5:54 PM TrackBacks (0) -->Comments (15)
South Holland police and the South Suburban Major Crimes Task Force are investigating the shooting death early this morning of a 20-year-old man at a gas station in South Holland, police said.
The incident occurred at about 3 a.m. in the parking lot of a Clark gas station at 15 E. Sibley Blvd., according to a police statement. The Cook County medical examiner's office identified the victim as Dervelle Orr of the 17100 block of Apple Tree Drive in Country Club Hills. Orr had been shot multiple times and was pronounced dead at the medical examiner's office, a spokesman said.County records listed Orr's first name as "Derrvelle."
Police said no one was in custody in the shooting.
--Andrew L. Wang
http://www.chicagobreakingnews.com/2008/12/man-shot-dead-at-south-holland-gas-station.html
This is an article they had in the Chicago Tribune online about him.
Man shot dead at South Holland gas station
Andrew Wang on -->December 6, 2008 at 5:54 PM TrackBacks (0) -->Comments (15)
South Holland police and the South Suburban Major Crimes Task Force are investigating the shooting death early this morning of a 20-year-old man at a gas station in South Holland, police said.
The incident occurred at about 3 a.m. in the parking lot of a Clark gas station at 15 E. Sibley Blvd., according to a police statement. The Cook County medical examiner's office identified the victim as Dervelle Orr of the 17100 block of Apple Tree Drive in Country Club Hills. Orr had been shot multiple times and was pronounced dead at the medical examiner's office, a spokesman said.County records listed Orr's first name as "Derrvelle."
Police said no one was in custody in the shooting.
--Andrew L. Wang
http://www.chicagobreakingnews.com/2008/12/man-shot-dead-at-south-holland-gas-station.html
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
One more time, just in case
Here are the guidelines for the Social Justice Statement.
This follows your Works Cited page. It is a synthesis of and reflection on your experiences and thinking-processes in this class.
In 1-2 double-spaced pages, answer these questions:
Without repeating yourself, how do you feel, as a critically thinking and informed student (and, now, with the completion of your SJ Doc Proj, as a historian!), about your topic?
How does it mesh with your other ideas, experiences, beliefs?
How is your topic, in your opinion, connected to other social justice issues we have addressed in class?
How are both your SJ Doc Proj and Research Paper contributions to history?
How are your ideas about the relationship between writing and social justice different after completing all this work?
What is your final, personal definition of Social Justice?
This follows your Works Cited page. It is a synthesis of and reflection on your experiences and thinking-processes in this class.
In 1-2 double-spaced pages, answer these questions:
Without repeating yourself, how do you feel, as a critically thinking and informed student (and, now, with the completion of your SJ Doc Proj, as a historian!), about your topic?
How does it mesh with your other ideas, experiences, beliefs?
How is your topic, in your opinion, connected to other social justice issues we have addressed in class?
How are both your SJ Doc Proj and Research Paper contributions to history?
How are your ideas about the relationship between writing and social justice different after completing all this work?
What is your final, personal definition of Social Justice?
Presentations
Please keep it to 5 minutes.
Mon Dec 1
Huda
Lia
Sanel
May
plus a tech-test day for everyone
Wed Dec 3
Sapana
Razi
Ellie
Erik
Mehrnoosh
Fri Dec 5
Chintan
Jazmin
Christine
Connie
Janette
Jessica
(Huda)
Mon Dec 8
Fernando
Samantha
Marta
Vanessa
Derrick
Evie
Mon Dec 1
Huda
Lia
Sanel
May
plus a tech-test day for everyone
Wed Dec 3
Sapana
Razi
Ellie
Erik
Mehrnoosh
Fri Dec 5
Chintan
Jazmin
Christine
Connie
Janette
Jessica
(Huda)
Mon Dec 8
Fernando
Samantha
Marta
Vanessa
Derrick
Evie
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Justice or Not
Hi everybody,
I found this video on Bosnian radio-web station which has video of prison riot in Guatemala.
The riot broke out between rival prison gangs and seven people got their heads cut off.
Video is censored so there wont be any blood, but there is something you have to see for yourself.
http://www.radiosarajevo.ba/#modt_h=action%3Anews%2Ckategorija%3A2&modr_h=action%3Anews%2Ckategorija%3A2&modm_h=action%3Anews%2Ckategorija%3A2%2Cid%3A11861&modl_h=action%3Anews%2Cid%3A11861
The second link is to news article at NY Times page about this incident.
http://www.nytimes.com/reuters/world/international-guatemala-prison.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
What will happen to the prison systems around the world when we can't afford to maintain them?
What kind of justice is achieved if people are put in jails where they can't be controlled or for that mater they can't feel secure?
What kind of thoughts go trough our heads when we see something like this happening?
I found this video on Bosnian radio-web station which has video of prison riot in Guatemala.
The riot broke out between rival prison gangs and seven people got their heads cut off.
Video is censored so there wont be any blood, but there is something you have to see for yourself.
http://www.radiosarajevo.ba/#modt_h=action%3Anews%2Ckategorija%3A2&modr_h=action%3Anews%2Ckategorija%3A2&modm_h=action%3Anews%2Ckategorija%3A2%2Cid%3A11861&modl_h=action%3Anews%2Cid%3A11861
The second link is to news article at NY Times page about this incident.
http://www.nytimes.com/reuters/world/international-guatemala-prison.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
What will happen to the prison systems around the world when we can't afford to maintain them?
What kind of justice is achieved if people are put in jails where they can't be controlled or for that mater they can't feel secure?
What kind of thoughts go trough our heads when we see something like this happening?
Friday, November 21, 2008
BANKSY
"Banksy on the West Bank"
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Hey!
Hey guys! Did anyone go to that Cultural Diversity Event Today? I did! it was nice. I actually learned many things from the countries. They were also playing good music. It was fun.
Something To Know
The emergency number worldwide for mobile is 112.
If you find yourself out of the coverage area of your mobile network and there is an emergency, dial 112 and the mobile will search any existing network to establish the emergency number for you.
Interestingly, this number can be dialed even if the keypad is locked
Subject: Have you locked your keys in the car?Does your car have remote keyless entry?
This may come in handy someday. Good reason to own a cell phone: If you lock your keys in the car and the spare keys are at home, call someone at home on their cell phone from your cell phone. Hold your cell phone about a foot from your car door and have the person at your home press the unlock button, holding it near the mobile phone on their end. Your car will unlock. It saves someone from having to drive your keys to you. Distance is no object. You could be hundreds of miles away, and if you can reach someone who has the other "remote" for your car, you can unlock the doors (or the trunk).
If you find yourself out of the coverage area of your mobile network and there is an emergency, dial 112 and the mobile will search any existing network to establish the emergency number for you.
Interestingly, this number can be dialed even if the keypad is locked
Subject: Have you locked your keys in the car?Does your car have remote keyless entry?
This may come in handy someday. Good reason to own a cell phone: If you lock your keys in the car and the spare keys are at home, call someone at home on their cell phone from your cell phone. Hold your cell phone about a foot from your car door and have the person at your home press the unlock button, holding it near the mobile phone on their end. Your car will unlock. It saves someone from having to drive your keys to you. Distance is no object. You could be hundreds of miles away, and if you can reach someone who has the other "remote" for your car, you can unlock the doors (or the trunk).
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Social Justice Statement
Because we are all freaking out, and tired, and sick of school . . . I want to make sure that you have all necessary supplies to pace yourself and move forward.
Here are the guidelines for the Social Justice Statement.
This follows your Works Cited page. It is a synthesis of and reflection on your experiences and thinking-processes in this class.
In 1-2 double-spaced pages, answer these questions:
Without repeating yourself, how do you feel, as a critically thinking and informed student (and, now, with the completion of your SJ Doc Proj, as a historian!), about your topic?
How does it mesh with your other ideas, experiences, beliefs?
How is your topic, in your opinion, connected to other social justice issues we have addressed in class?
How are both your SJ Doc Proj and Research Paper contributions to history?
How are your ideas about the relationship between writing and social justice different after completing all this work?
What is your final, personal definition of Social Justice?
Here are the guidelines for the Social Justice Statement.
This follows your Works Cited page. It is a synthesis of and reflection on your experiences and thinking-processes in this class.
In 1-2 double-spaced pages, answer these questions:
Without repeating yourself, how do you feel, as a critically thinking and informed student (and, now, with the completion of your SJ Doc Proj, as a historian!), about your topic?
How does it mesh with your other ideas, experiences, beliefs?
How is your topic, in your opinion, connected to other social justice issues we have addressed in class?
How are both your SJ Doc Proj and Research Paper contributions to history?
How are your ideas about the relationship between writing and social justice different after completing all this work?
What is your final, personal definition of Social Justice?
Hey!
Ignore the third link for Friday's homework.
This is the section I want you to look over; additionally, look at the first and second links.
[undated]
Dear Richard:
I am much ashamed. I have done something to be bad. I would like to sit in the dusty dust. Now I am afraid I am your pal-pen no more. Maybe I am Mrs. Death Boy of Japan.
I am sorry I smiled at women. Yes, I love holy ones, like Sumo Girl and Geisha Bob. I will never be so hidden again. Pray for me now, Mr. Bowles. Respect little Yasusada again!
My friends are most fewsome. I count them opon [sic] my fingers. Look, seven left on yellow hands…
I am irksome to see you—because you come so scaresome, my bed is a grave.
Oops, good night, God will forgive me—Will you please to try?
I am sincere,
1. We are not sure why Yasusada enters this name. Is it a reference to Samuel Bowles, one of Emily Dickinson’s correspondents? As we indicated in Doubled Flowering, Yasusada’s manuscripts contain numerous drafts of translations from Dickinson’s poetry, so perhaps this is the case.
2. No doubt Yasusada means the word "irksome" in the sense of “impatient.”
This is the section I want you to look over; additionally, look at the first and second links.
[undated]
Dear Richard:
I am much ashamed. I have done something to be bad. I would like to sit in the dusty dust. Now I am afraid I am your pal-pen no more. Maybe I am Mrs. Death Boy of Japan.
I am sorry I smiled at women. Yes, I love holy ones, like Sumo Girl and Geisha Bob. I will never be so hidden again. Pray for me now, Mr. Bowles. Respect little Yasusada again!
My friends are most fewsome. I count them opon [sic] my fingers. Look, seven left on yellow hands…
I am irksome to see you—because you come so scaresome, my bed is a grave.
Oops, good night, God will forgive me—Will you please to try?
I am sincere,
1. We are not sure why Yasusada enters this name. Is it a reference to Samuel Bowles, one of Emily Dickinson’s correspondents? As we indicated in Doubled Flowering, Yasusada’s manuscripts contain numerous drafts of translations from Dickinson’s poetry, so perhaps this is the case.
2. No doubt Yasusada means the word "irksome" in the sense of “impatient.”
Final Push
Here, once again, is the library link, for those of you who are still working on your research.
HMWK for Friday: RN (if you need points) on the readings below. Otherwise, just read.
HMWK for Monday: Your last Rough Draft (should be 7-9 pages, with your Annotated Bibliography changed to a Works Cited list reflecting your in-text citations and your complete list of sources).
On Monday, I'll go over the components of the Social Justice Statement, which will be your final step. I'll also post those guidelines here.
-Olivia
HMWK for Friday: RN (if you need points) on the readings below. Otherwise, just read.
HMWK for Monday: Your last Rough Draft (should be 7-9 pages, with your Annotated Bibliography changed to a Works Cited list reflecting your in-text citations and your complete list of sources).
On Monday, I'll go over the components of the Social Justice Statement, which will be your final step. I'll also post those guidelines here.
-Olivia
Monday, November 17, 2008
Things to read for Friday's class
1. This Wikipedia entry about Araki Yasusada, and
2. This article about the topic, and
3. Finally, this . . .
Come to class ready to express your opinion on this controversy. Also, consider how it dovetails with our own criteria for judging Social Justice Documentation.
-Olivia
2. This article about the topic, and
3. Finally, this . . .
Come to class ready to express your opinion on this controversy. Also, consider how it dovetails with our own criteria for judging Social Justice Documentation.
-Olivia
Sunday, November 16, 2008
American-Mexicans
"The American Dream is alive and well in Mexico," Reyes said. "If I work hard, save my money, and plan well, I will be able to send my children to a good school—and who knows? If they study hard, perhaps they will get jobs someday at the new plant General Motors is building in China."
http://www.theonion.com/content/node/47978
http://www.theonion.com/content/node/47978
Friday, November 14, 2008
Two things from Olivia
1. Something to consider in our themes:
2. Also, someone signed in to the blog using the old info and accidentally changed the title--AND did not sign their last posting with a name.
Please be thorough when you post.
2. Also, someone signed in to the blog using the old info and accidentally changed the title--AND did not sign their last posting with a name.
Please be thorough when you post.
about the new president...
It is a differnet experience to actualy be part of the election by voting myslef for the first time. It wonderful that we have a good president who will make the best effort possible to pick up where Bush left off and restore the country's economy. Obama has inspired many young adults to come out and vote. A majority of them actually voted for him. It is time for a change but we have to keep in mind that change will gradually come.
Monday, Monday . . .
The class will meet on the third floor of the library to do work and address individual questions. Bring all your supplies.
Read my notes this weekend, and work on little things in order to organize yourself.
-Olivia
Read my notes this weekend, and work on little things in order to organize yourself.
-Olivia
http://takeaction.amnestyusa.org/siteapps/advocacy/index.aspx?c=jhKPIXPCIoE&b=2590179&template=x.ascx&action=11330&tr=y&auid=4071006
Ok This is a link to amnesty internationals page. A man named Troy Davis was prisoned for supposedly killing a cop. All witnesses and juries revealed he was innocent but for some reason he is still in jail and i think he might be getting some kind of death sentence for reasons that do not make sense.
Well if this is how the Justice system works then can we individually take injustice like this in our own hands and create some kind of parallel justice system ?
Ok This is a link to amnesty internationals page. A man named Troy Davis was prisoned for supposedly killing a cop. All witnesses and juries revealed he was innocent but for some reason he is still in jail and i think he might be getting some kind of death sentence for reasons that do not make sense.
Well if this is how the Justice system works then can we individually take injustice like this in our own hands and create some kind of parallel justice system ?
I am actually really content with the candidate elected as President. Because he appears to be more like a researching, analyzing and earth friendly kind of a person. When he is in a speech or debate, his communication contains mainly of points and ideas that some how resolve a situation or improve and mainly they are motivating. And the fact that he is from a different race will give America a leverage or balance in a global perspective, which we really needed. I hope this man does a good job and pulls the U.S out of this bad economy.
Razi
Razi
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
a little unrelated, a lot cool
my friend joe just completed his 50 day bike trip from illinois to california...it is so exciting to know he will be back in chicago soon. he has done an american culture study, created a few short films, and done photography during the course of his trip. if you are interested, check it out!
ALL RISE GALLERY
The Illuminated Thread (American Culture Study)
Reception & Homecoming Friday November 21. 7-10PM
Joe Miller and Brett Tracy are returning from their 50-day bike tour to present artwork created in a project called The Illuminated Thread. Video, photography, and mixed media will be presented. The night will also double as a welcoming home party for the two MFA graduates from the University of Chicago. See their website for more information
Exhibition Hours Saturday Nov 22nd 1 - 7pm & Sunday Nov 23rd 11-6pm
ALL RISE GALLERY
The Illuminated Thread (American Culture Study)
Reception & Homecoming Friday November 21. 7-10PM
Joe Miller and Brett Tracy are returning from their 50-day bike tour to present artwork created in a project called The Illuminated Thread. Video, photography, and mixed media will be presented. The night will also double as a welcoming home party for the two MFA graduates from the University of Chicago. See their website for more information
Exhibition Hours Saturday Nov 22nd 1 - 7pm & Sunday Nov 23rd 11-6pm
Monday, November 10, 2008
Obama's Speech on Race
This is the speech we looked at quickly in class.
For Wednesday:
Revision of your Intro + first three pages of your Paper = 4-5 pages . . .
Bring two copies, please!
For Wednesday:
Revision of your Intro + first three pages of your Paper = 4-5 pages . . .
Bring two copies, please!
Friday, November 7, 2008
Reply.
I'm pretty satisfied with our choice for President. I think We all made the right choice after a very long time. One of the main reasons why I'm happy is because I was able to participate in making history. Another big reason why i'm happy is because I like how Obama is very mature, he knows he has a lot of work to do and he is really sincerely willing to help us get back up. America has fallen into a very deep ditch and he has the ability to help us get back out. I think he is the best man for the job. I can't think of anyone else who might have been better suited for this job. I have been following this election from the very beginning, from way before the primary elections. From day one i knew i wanted to vote for Obama. He has this sense of maturity, and responsibility and you can see it by just looking at him. He has always been honest with the public so far, he never hid anything about himself that we could've found out from the media. He admitted to experimenting with drungs and having a tough time growing up, he also told everyone that he has a Muslim background which caused him a lot of trouble until towards the end of his campaigning, and he clearly told us what his plans are for after he comes into office. He clearly told us that he wants to cut taxes for people earning less than $250,000 a year. When McCain couldn't say anything other than accusing Obama of raising taxes for us. I never saw McCain truly campaigning, i only saw him and Palin always bashing on Obama and Biden. Therefore, yes, I am very happy with the choice for president elect.
Interesting right?
Here's a link to something i thought was really interesting. Apparently before if you typed 'miserable failure' into google search the first link would lead to Presidents George W. Bush's homepage.
http://searchengineland.com/google-kills-bushs-miserable-failure-search-other-google-bombs-10363.php
http://searchengineland.com/google-kills-bushs-miserable-failure-search-other-google-bombs-10363.php
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
new president
hey guys quick question,
how do you guy fell about our new president? are you guys sastifide? was that the president the one that you wanted to win or the one that you voted for?
how do you guy fell about our new president? are you guys sastifide? was that the president the one that you wanted to win or the one that you voted for?
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Monday, November 3, 2008
>feel free to share your ideas<
Dear friend,
the folowing links provide you with two sides of an argument about having gun freely or banding guns immidiatly.
just revew some of this Youtube videos and feel free to answer this questiion:
Are you feel safer if you carry or keeping a gun in yur home or your purse Or prefer the police handle the criminal cases and you just call 911 in any cases? why?
*.... Gun Myths in USA....*
Nowadays, there are a lot of arguments about between two groups of society. On one hand, some people agree with having gun as a self defiance means. As video monitor the different cases in true examples, the first group believe that having the gun is a self defense means. They also believe that having gun equalize the power evenly between offender and victims. They also say by the time you pick up the phone and call the police to be in sense of crime is too late, but even by showing your gun to the offender this could prevent the thief or criminal to commit a crime. In addition, statistical report shows that in 40 states of US which the law of having the gun is applied the number of crime is less than the other states without such a law.
On the other hand, another group of people do not believe in keeping gun in home for self defense purpose. According to interviewer, number of crime in the family who keep the gun in home is far more than the families who do not so. Keeping the gun in home can even provoke the criminal activity by thief to offence or family members. For instance, if any quarrels happened in family, usually these quarrels turn into violence, and the gun is used in such cases to solve their problems. Children are very curious, about the gun, and since they are unaware of its danger they pointed out to each other and happened a lot to shot to death each other unintentionally. Also, if any quarrel happened between youth they frightened each other with gun and even sometime shot each other to death. This group of society claims, defend against criminal is the police’s duty. Police forced have to protect the peoples’ lives and properties from the criminals and thieves and provide a safe and secure society to live. In this case having the gun for self-defenses purpose in meaningless and carrying the gun should be banned.
On the other hand, another group of people do not believe in keeping gun in home for self defense purpose. According to interviewer, number of crime in the family who keep the gun in home is far more than the families who do not so. Keeping the gun in home can even provoke the criminal activity by thief to offence or family members. For instance, if any quarrels happened in family, usually these quarrels turn into violence, and the gun is used in such cases to solve their problems. Children are very curious, about the gun, and since they are unaware of its danger they pointed out to each other and happened a lot to shot to death each other unintentionally. Also, if any quarrel happened between youth they frightened each other with gun and even sometime shot each other to death. This group of society claims, defend against criminal is the police’s duty. Police forced have to protect the peoples’ lives and properties from the criminals and thieves and provide a safe and secure society to live. In this case having the gun for self-defenses purpose in meaningless and carrying the gun should be banned.
Sunday, November 2, 2008
Studs Terkel
The author of our book that we were reading in class has passed away. He died on Friday October 31, 2008 Halloween day. His passing was at the age of 96.
STUDS TERKEL DIED
I don't know if anyone saw the Chicago Tribune but there is an article on Studs Terkel, he died on Friday is his North Side residence at the age of 96. I'm sure that you can find this article online too! I just found this interesting, considering the fact that we read his book or stories, I should say.
Saturday, November 1, 2008
News...
I don't know if anyone else saw this on the news...
Studs Terkel died Friday (yesterday).
here's a link: http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5gqxU04B1GBLlG4zzBf64o1ZdcV3QD9460Q0O0
Studs Terkel died Friday (yesterday).
here's a link: http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5gqxU04B1GBLlG4zzBf64o1ZdcV3QD9460Q0O0
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Useful Web Pages
While surfing the Internet I found these two web pages, which could benefit all of us. I already got approval from our Professor to post this on the blog.
This one is about how to write Annotated Bibliography.
http://www.library.cornell.edu/olinuris/ref/research/skill28.htm#process
The second web page is the MLA Citation Generator. This thing is really fun and educational.
http://www.palomar.edu/dsps/actc/mla/
Sanel K.
This one is about how to write Annotated Bibliography.
http://www.library.cornell.edu/olinuris/ref/research/skill28.htm#process
The second web page is the MLA Citation Generator. This thing is really fun and educational.
http://www.palomar.edu/dsps/actc/mla/
Sanel K.
Extra Credit Rn--by Razi
Razi
Emma Goldman -Address to the jury
Emma Goldman is a hardcore rebellious Anarchist, who was arrested for radical protesting against the government in 1917 in New York. This reading is about her address to the Jury that addresses the reasoning used by the government officials to convict her as well as her defense if that may be considered one by the court.
In her speech she states how the U.S Marshall McCarthy barged himself with his comrades in to her office and ransacked it without a search warrant and only to find and arrest Goldman and Berkman working in separate desks while they were writing. Then she continues to state the facts of the event and persuade the jury by informing them of the reasoning used by government is flimsy due to the fact that it is too flimsy and absurd to convict them of conspiring against the “Military Draft”. Ordered by President Woodrow Wilson to shut the down the anarchist factory and any other literature or communication, Mother Earth was banned and no other article was allowed to rebel or confront the Drafting conscription.
She and her fellow anarchist mate Berkman became patients of social injustice, for revealing the biggest social injustice experienced by people, which has not been protested for. Her argument: “The state /government does not have the right to draft any one for war. It is merely a trade issue between capitalists that is resolved at the expense of lives of the lower or working class; and therefore it was illegitimate”. This went obviously undigested by the government, President Wilsons answer: “Shut down all anarchist reforms and printing companies and impose a ban Mother Earth”. Later the matter went to an extent into deporting all foreign anarchists back to their country. This was an act of injustice, for raising voice against injustice.
Thesis here very simple and clear, that is don’t mess with the government or military..ever. Theme in this article is clearly injustice more specifically about hierarchical domination and control over people by any means if that means exploiting them by false accusations and convicting them illogically. Some thing I heard was about the government injustice in Saudi Arabia due to a diplomatic ruling all non citizens are in much severe surveillance and are subjected to all changes of law without any protesting or the result could be life threatening. This can result in a discussion regarding government affairs with the civilians who are born citizens and non citizens. Three topics I would research are protesting laws, control process of radicalism against government procedures and anarchist theories on controlled environment. I didn’t find words that were unfamiliar in this speech.
Emma Goldman -Address to the jury
Emma Goldman is a hardcore rebellious Anarchist, who was arrested for radical protesting against the government in 1917 in New York. This reading is about her address to the Jury that addresses the reasoning used by the government officials to convict her as well as her defense if that may be considered one by the court.
In her speech she states how the U.S Marshall McCarthy barged himself with his comrades in to her office and ransacked it without a search warrant and only to find and arrest Goldman and Berkman working in separate desks while they were writing. Then she continues to state the facts of the event and persuade the jury by informing them of the reasoning used by government is flimsy due to the fact that it is too flimsy and absurd to convict them of conspiring against the “Military Draft”. Ordered by President Woodrow Wilson to shut the down the anarchist factory and any other literature or communication, Mother Earth was banned and no other article was allowed to rebel or confront the Drafting conscription.
She and her fellow anarchist mate Berkman became patients of social injustice, for revealing the biggest social injustice experienced by people, which has not been protested for. Her argument: “The state /government does not have the right to draft any one for war. It is merely a trade issue between capitalists that is resolved at the expense of lives of the lower or working class; and therefore it was illegitimate”. This went obviously undigested by the government, President Wilsons answer: “Shut down all anarchist reforms and printing companies and impose a ban Mother Earth”. Later the matter went to an extent into deporting all foreign anarchists back to their country. This was an act of injustice, for raising voice against injustice.
Thesis here very simple and clear, that is don’t mess with the government or military..ever. Theme in this article is clearly injustice more specifically about hierarchical domination and control over people by any means if that means exploiting them by false accusations and convicting them illogically. Some thing I heard was about the government injustice in Saudi Arabia due to a diplomatic ruling all non citizens are in much severe surveillance and are subjected to all changes of law without any protesting or the result could be life threatening. This can result in a discussion regarding government affairs with the civilians who are born citizens and non citizens. Three topics I would research are protesting laws, control process of radicalism against government procedures and anarchist theories on controlled environment. I didn’t find words that were unfamiliar in this speech.
From Mary Thill, our librarian:
Mary's responses to your survey questions . . .
1. Can I access these external NEIU library resource databases in my own home, off campus?
Perhaps it would be a good idea to remind all of the students that they can access all of NEIU’s online resources from home through our website, www.library.neiu.edu. They’ll need to enter their NetID (the same that they use for NEIUport) and password when prompted.
2. I’m just having trouble finding empirical articles.
Perhaps it would be helpful to remind students that different databases have different ways to limit information. Psychology databases (like PsycINFO, for instance), allow you to limit results to empirical research under the limits screen. General databases like Academic Search Premier may not present “empirical research” as a limit, but have similar limits, like “Primary Source Document.”
3. I had this one assignment in my anthropology class, that I had a hard time doing. I was given a list of questions and had to find the answers in a book or journal. I also had to give the reference number of the book or whatever is the proper name for that. I googled the question or part of the question, but I had to use or make up a book that I didn’t really find the answer in. In the end, I decided not to turn what I came up with in, and I accepted the incomplete.
I have seen this anthropology assignment. It was a scavenger hunt designed to get the students to use the Library. One thing that this student did not learn from the lecture/anthropology assignment is that the Library has private information that you can’t find on Google. The student would have needed to use the Library’s online catalog, or one of the Library’s databases, to complete the assignment.
1. Can I access these external NEIU library resource databases in my own home, off campus?
Perhaps it would be a good idea to remind all of the students that they can access all of NEIU’s online resources from home through our website, www.library.neiu.edu. They’ll need to enter their NetID (the same that they use for NEIUport) and password when prompted.
2. I’m just having trouble finding empirical articles.
Perhaps it would be helpful to remind students that different databases have different ways to limit information. Psychology databases (like PsycINFO, for instance), allow you to limit results to empirical research under the limits screen. General databases like Academic Search Premier may not present “empirical research” as a limit, but have similar limits, like “Primary Source Document.”
3. I had this one assignment in my anthropology class, that I had a hard time doing. I was given a list of questions and had to find the answers in a book or journal. I also had to give the reference number of the book or whatever is the proper name for that. I googled the question or part of the question, but I had to use or make up a book that I didn’t really find the answer in. In the end, I decided not to turn what I came up with in, and I accepted the incomplete.
I have seen this anthropology assignment. It was a scavenger hunt designed to get the students to use the Library. One thing that this student did not learn from the lecture/anthropology assignment is that the Library has private information that you can’t find on Google. The student would have needed to use the Library’s online catalog, or one of the Library’s databases, to complete the assignment.
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Important . . .
In searching for the citation info for IMY's 5 Faces, I had to resort to googling the title.
First of all, I did find book info for those of you interested:
Iris Marion Young. "Five Faces Of Oppression." Oppression, Privilege, & Resistance. McGraw-Hill, 2004.
But, also, I found this student blog.
You'll see he is doing a lot of what we're doing.
First of all, I did find book info for those of you interested:
Iris Marion Young. "Five Faces Of Oppression." Oppression, Privilege, & Resistance. McGraw-Hill, 2004.
But, also, I found this student blog.
You'll see he is doing a lot of what we're doing.
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Hey! (Part II)
Please note that we voted to change the due date of the Introduction (explanation of your SJ DOC Project, defense according to class criteria, connection to research topic). It is NOT due on Monday.
-Olivia
-Olivia
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Hey!
To clarify:
Your SJ DOC PROJ needs to be totally, completely decided on NOW. BUT (!!) you don't need to have the work itself done until the end of the term, when you will show it to us. The reason you have to know what it will be, obviously, is that it creates your research topic. Today, for those of you who came to class, we met in the library (that info link is in the post just below this one). So, you should be doing research--collecting sources and starting to skim them. The next thing we will do is an Annotated Bibiliography. That is a list of 10 sources you might use, arranged according to MLA standards, with a 1-2 sentence note under each one explaining how/why you might use it.
*Please bring the packet of handouts from today's class with you on Friday. There should be four things in your packet. Browse them.
Remember the pattern:
SJ DOC PROJ (must comply with class criteria, will be presented during the last 2 weeks of class)--> topics to research--> reading, thinking, some note-taking, evaluating sources--> Annotated Bibliography--> more reading, thinking, choosing definite sources, creating a THESIS for your paper--> Argument Arrangement Essay--> Introduction (talks about SJ DOC PROJ and how it connects to your thesis/research), many rough drafts, peer review, notes from me, planning, thinking, writing, re-writing--> Final Paper (10 pages total, including Intro (see above) at the beginning, Thesis supported by 6 sources (no more than 2 websites), Social Justice Statement (a synthesis of IMY and your own ideas) . . . and a Works Cited page)
Your SJ DOC PROJ needs to be totally, completely decided on NOW. BUT (!!) you don't need to have the work itself done until the end of the term, when you will show it to us. The reason you have to know what it will be, obviously, is that it creates your research topic. Today, for those of you who came to class, we met in the library (that info link is in the post just below this one). So, you should be doing research--collecting sources and starting to skim them. The next thing we will do is an Annotated Bibiliography. That is a list of 10 sources you might use, arranged according to MLA standards, with a 1-2 sentence note under each one explaining how/why you might use it.
*Please bring the packet of handouts from today's class with you on Friday. There should be four things in your packet. Browse them.
Remember the pattern:
SJ DOC PROJ (must comply with class criteria, will be presented during the last 2 weeks of class)--> topics to research--> reading, thinking, some note-taking, evaluating sources--> Annotated Bibliography--> more reading, thinking, choosing definite sources, creating a THESIS for your paper--> Argument Arrangement Essay--> Introduction (talks about SJ DOC PROJ and how it connects to your thesis/research), many rough drafts, peer review, notes from me, planning, thinking, writing, re-writing--> Final Paper (10 pages total, including Intro (see above) at the beginning, Thesis supported by 6 sources (no more than 2 websites), Social Justice Statement (a synthesis of IMY and your own ideas) . . . and a Works Cited page)
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Something you will need in the next few weeks:
On Friday, we'll begin talking about argument arrangement.
This website has a nice overview of the three kinds of rhetorical appeals:
ethos, logos, pathos.
Check it out now or keep it for future reference.
Also, don't forget about this post.
This website has a nice overview of the three kinds of rhetorical appeals:
ethos, logos, pathos.
Check it out now or keep it for future reference.
Also, don't forget about this post.
Monday, October 20, 2008
Next Step
Thanks to those of you who posted links. I have checked everything in. There should be no more postings on this topic. We're moving forward . . .
The Bridge Essay is due Wednesday. E-mail me with questions or post questions to each other here.
On Wednesday, DO NOT GO TO THE CLASSROOM. Report for class at the 3rd Floor Classroom of the Library. DON'T BE LATE, please.
Think about mobius strips!
The Bridge Essay is due Wednesday. E-mail me with questions or post questions to each other here.
On Wednesday, DO NOT GO TO THE CLASSROOM. Report for class at the 3rd Floor Classroom of the Library. DON'T BE LATE, please.
Think about mobius strips!
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Burmese Injustice Recognized
Thought this was relevant considering our "Rock The Junta" reading and I am further exploring oppression in Burma.
Also, this YouTube video has music by Iron Cross, photos of this country, and a narration of the article we read last week.
Also, this YouTube video has music by Iron Cross, photos of this country, and a narration of the article we read last week.
Weapons of Mass Destruction
Many countries currently have large amounts of nuclear weapons. It is sad how in the hands of few righteous people potential decisions could be made to end and destroy life on this planet.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LV0bP4Kz0XA
Why do these weapons exist? I think humanity would rather invest into new weapons research than better life.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LV0bP4Kz0XA
Why do these weapons exist? I think humanity would rather invest into new weapons research than better life.
Link to something relevant to social injustice
http://www.usnews.com/blogs/barone/2007/8/29/blacks-and-law-school-discrimination.html
Halloween Law Connection
Something I found to be interesting.
Sex Offenders' Homes to Be Marked With Pumpkin Symbol
I think this is the right direction in keeping our children safe.
Sex Offenders' Homes to Be Marked With Pumpkin Symbol
I think this is the right direction in keeping our children safe.
Dying Language--Razi
Dying Language--Razi
The clips in this video are about the Native Indians. I didn’t fully understand the message of these clips because of so many different TYPEs of settings, even though it does address some kind of preservation of the Indian culture, the language and people. In order for people to react or take some kind of an action, an obvious message should be passed out as well such as save the language by helping us do something like……. or contribute to the cultural center or the school for more resources in getting the language familiarized. It does show a constant change of conditions from how they were at a certain point and now where they stand at.
The clips in this video are about the Native Indians. I didn’t fully understand the message of these clips because of so many different TYPEs of settings, even though it does address some kind of preservation of the Indian culture, the language and people. In order for people to react or take some kind of an action, an obvious message should be passed out as well such as save the language by helping us do something like……. or contribute to the cultural center or the school for more resources in getting the language familiarized. It does show a constant change of conditions from how they were at a certain point and now where they stand at.
Tales to tell
Oral History-Tales to Tell --Razi
This article is exactly about what the title is, people who are trying to tell stories or real experiences from their life or others. I find it very interesting that writers have established another method of being a writer with a little bit different title instead of a journalist or a novelist or a fictional author. It wasn’t that recent when the title historian was used so commonly, even about three or four years ago as I recall historians were usually hired or positioned to record the present information and maintain or update the previous records and many of these titles were given due to the mass usage of media files and someone was needed to sort and store these files; and also for professionals who were in the museum or artifacts business. But I think this is a very creative way of motivating self and others to document our own history and experiences or stories that we might have heard from others. Writing a book or an article after getting an oral history from a person seems easy but it is not. It requires a lot of information gathering to turn some one’s experience or life stories into a book. It has to be true and make sense. This is a great way for a normal person who might not be a writer to begin small writing projects and progress into the field of writing. As we know Studs Terkel’s approach to documenting history is the same. Collecting many experiences it eventually became a book. I think it’s a good way to start writing and address some kind of fact-full information.
This article is exactly about what the title is, people who are trying to tell stories or real experiences from their life or others. I find it very interesting that writers have established another method of being a writer with a little bit different title instead of a journalist or a novelist or a fictional author. It wasn’t that recent when the title historian was used so commonly, even about three or four years ago as I recall historians were usually hired or positioned to record the present information and maintain or update the previous records and many of these titles were given due to the mass usage of media files and someone was needed to sort and store these files; and also for professionals who were in the museum or artifacts business. But I think this is a very creative way of motivating self and others to document our own history and experiences or stories that we might have heard from others. Writing a book or an article after getting an oral history from a person seems easy but it is not. It requires a lot of information gathering to turn some one’s experience or life stories into a book. It has to be true and make sense. This is a great way for a normal person who might not be a writer to begin small writing projects and progress into the field of writing. As we know Studs Terkel’s approach to documenting history is the same. Collecting many experiences it eventually became a book. I think it’s a good way to start writing and address some kind of fact-full information.
RESPONSE BY SAPANA PUNJABI relating to U.s peservation of dying culture .
The U.S is preservation the Arapaho language . The Ryan Wilson from the board of National Indian Education Board talks about exposing this language to indian students and at the same time preservation of American heritage. Language , culture, customs and traditions are all part and parcel of a society. By exposing to new language we are inter relating to different culture and hence strengthing relations with the whole world.Also, here in our homes being from india, In my family we talk in gujarati and follow traditions of our home country, but following the culture of AMERICA by celebrating CHRISTMAS.The main aim of all culture is to follow goodness and "ALL GOD ARE THE SAME".
blog relating to role of religion in international affairs by sapana punjabi
Religion plays a very important role.U.S needs to understand the role of religion to maintain relations with world.The link related to this issue is as follows:http://www.usip.org/pubs/specialreports/sr201.pdf. This link is from nytimes.
Saturday, October 18, 2008
EXTRA CREDIT RN- FOOD ISSUE
Extra Credit RN- Food Issue Razi
This article contains information regarding the food and agriculture industry of America. I believe we cannot absolutely label this article as trying to convey oppressive information but it definitely is very concerning. It reveals some of the procedures used to process the fresh produce in today’s market as well as how this process affect the economy.
The thesis in this topic seems clear. The author is calling for change of planning in agricultural development. The article states that it takes ten calories of fossil-fuel energy to produce a single calorie of modern supermarket food. This process does effect how much money is spent behind the fossil fuel that is used for processing the fruit and vegetables. Due to the fact how expensive fossil fuel has become or to derive it, we as among the leading fossil fuel consumers are also pushing other countries in to a monetary war in the agricultural sector aswell. This can be considered as a social injustice because since we use so much of the resources which is said to be over nineteen percent of the fossil fuel according to the article, we increase the greenhouse gases and global warming and drilling for more fossil fuel.
This article contains information regarding the food and agriculture industry of America. I believe we cannot absolutely label this article as trying to convey oppressive information but it definitely is very concerning. It reveals some of the procedures used to process the fresh produce in today’s market as well as how this process affect the economy.
The thesis in this topic seems clear. The author is calling for change of planning in agricultural development. The article states that it takes ten calories of fossil-fuel energy to produce a single calorie of modern supermarket food. This process does effect how much money is spent behind the fossil fuel that is used for processing the fruit and vegetables. Due to the fact how expensive fossil fuel has become or to derive it, we as among the leading fossil fuel consumers are also pushing other countries in to a monetary war in the agricultural sector aswell. This can be considered as a social injustice because since we use so much of the resources which is said to be over nineteen percent of the fossil fuel according to the article, we increase the greenhouse gases and global warming and drilling for more fossil fuel.
Friday, October 17, 2008
IMPORTANT!!
The Bridge Essay will be due on Wednesday.
Bring, on Monday, your questions about the essay and grammar.
-Olivia
Bring, on Monday, your questions about the essay and grammar.
-Olivia
Etra Credit
Extra Credit Reading Note-Image Based Razi
This assignment contained images that showed a degree of oppression in the society it has captured. These images show how the people of Baghdad are moving on with their life by building their communities with the resources that are left with them. Images reveal the schools that are being functionalized and conducted, and also the ones that we being constructed and left with half constructed building due to the war. Students are also shown with happy faces, ready to take on the school year.
Thesis in this assignment appears to be about the after math of a society, a culture and the norm of life that was once a part of life in Baghdad before the war began. These images reveal the after math of dominance or cultural imperialism of one country upon another. Theme here is about a reform in the society. Some images show some educational buildings being operated again and the students are beginning to take education seriously by studying and attending school. These images basically reveal a cycle of series that take place during and after the act of oppression. The images I have seen that were taken in similar times did not show a similar results of after math. The reform took a longer time for images that I have seen from the war between Serbia and Bosnia. This can bring about discussion of how long it takes a society to develop and catch up to the rest of the world after a war. I would research on war reform timeline, international aid after the war and economic ties during war I have not found words that were so new.
This assignment contained images that showed a degree of oppression in the society it has captured. These images show how the people of Baghdad are moving on with their life by building their communities with the resources that are left with them. Images reveal the schools that are being functionalized and conducted, and also the ones that we being constructed and left with half constructed building due to the war. Students are also shown with happy faces, ready to take on the school year.
Thesis in this assignment appears to be about the after math of a society, a culture and the norm of life that was once a part of life in Baghdad before the war began. These images reveal the after math of dominance or cultural imperialism of one country upon another. Theme here is about a reform in the society. Some images show some educational buildings being operated again and the students are beginning to take education seriously by studying and attending school. These images basically reveal a cycle of series that take place during and after the act of oppression. The images I have seen that were taken in similar times did not show a similar results of after math. The reform took a longer time for images that I have seen from the war between Serbia and Bosnia. This can bring about discussion of how long it takes a society to develop and catch up to the rest of the world after a war. I would research on war reform timeline, international aid after the war and economic ties during war I have not found words that were so new.
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Don't Forget!
There are extra credit RNS in two different posts below.
The Bridge Essay is due Monday.
You should be working on your Social Justice Documentation Project right now (recording interviews, taking pictures, drawing pictures, painting, sculpting, composing songs, writing poems, whatever).
The Bridge Essay is due Monday.
You should be working on your Social Justice Documentation Project right now (recording interviews, taking pictures, drawing pictures, painting, sculpting, composing songs, writing poems, whatever).
Hello
This is the note I just sent to our librarian:
Hi, Mary.
On Monday, my students will be making a master list of topics. Today, they turned in proposals for their Social Justice Documentation projects, which inform their research papers.
Anyway, I thought I'd send you what we have right now.
Issues of Discrimination in Chicago Housing
Social Concerns for People with Cerebral Palsy
Treatment of Immigrants by Border Patrol Agents
Mexican Women in the Workforce
Poverty in Mexico
Marriage across Ethnic Boundaries (?)
Persecution of Bahais in Iran
Discrimination against the Elderly
Violence and Poverty in Third World Countries
Suppression of Rebellion in Burma (Myanmar)
Media Coverage of Darfur
Domestic Abuse in Arranged Marriages
The Role of Women in 1950s America
The Serbian-Bosnian Conflict
I'll e-mail whatever else we have on Monday. See you Wednesday.
Thanks.
Olivia
Hi, Mary.
On Monday, my students will be making a master list of topics. Today, they turned in proposals for their Social Justice Documentation projects, which inform their research papers.
Anyway, I thought I'd send you what we have right now.
Issues of Discrimination in Chicago Housing
Social Concerns for People with Cerebral Palsy
Treatment of Immigrants by Border Patrol Agents
Mexican Women in the Workforce
Poverty in Mexico
Marriage across Ethnic Boundaries (?)
Persecution of Bahais in Iran
Discrimination against the Elderly
Violence and Poverty in Third World Countries
Suppression of Rebellion in Burma (Myanmar)
Media Coverage of Darfur
Domestic Abuse in Arranged Marriages
The Role of Women in 1950s America
The Serbian-Bosnian Conflict
I'll e-mail whatever else we have on Monday. See you Wednesday.
Thanks.
Olivia
Reading Notes # 12
Huda Biabani
Reading Notes # 12
The thesis I have gathered from this reading is that the author is trying to show us in a sense how ugly a place can get especially around the time of war. The country who is in war with your country usually tends to take over your country and change all of the rules. There are so many more restrictions, people being watched by spies all the time, and no one walking in the streets are happy. When a group tries to protest three hundred of them die from being shot at by their own military.
The themes I see are violence, poverty, cultural imperialism, and powerlessness…
This reading reminds me a lot of what is going on around the world today. People all over the world are facing problems and restrictions like these in their own countries. They don’t have their peace of mind anymore. When they walk out of their houses, they can’t walk over to their neighbor’s house and expect their neighbor to welcome them happily when they are down because their neighbor is going through the same thing they are. When I read stories like these I keep thinking of the images of poor innocent children homeless, dying, and having to see their loved ones die. Then I think of “The Kite Runner” how the two boys from the book were so happy in the beginning. Even though there would be some bullying around, they still were living peacefully, having nice social gatherings, and just having fun. But once their country was attacked, everything was gone. They had to leave their country and everything they own, and everyone they love behind.
One class discussion that can possibly come out of this is what can we as the voice of America do in order to stop all of this. How can we use our freedom to help these people live normal lives again, the way the two boys from “the Kite Runner” used to live?
One thing I can possibly expand this reading into a larger topic is by talking about, the countries that we are hearing about that are in poverty, or experiencing powerlessness who are being exploited used to be invisible to the public. Once the country was attacked, and innocent people started dying the public around the world started educating themselves about who they are and what their culture is like, and one main thing is that more and more people started researching the truth.
“Their government controls nearly every aspect of their lives – what they can read, what they can say and think, where they go, how they make money.” (pg 85-86) I thought this was a nice example of how many people around the world are. Everyone seems to be controlled by the government in one way or another. This can range from very simple things to some more complex things like every action of the being because they are being watched by a spy at all times. Or some more simple things like playing with a toy. The media these days have started to control children minds by introducing a toy in a specific way. After watching the commercial the children feel restricted to play with a toy in a certain way. Take Barbie for example, little girls are forced to think that the only way to play with a Barbie is by buying a Barbie house and playing something like family with a Ken Barbie and a baby Barbie. Before girls used to have a wider imagination, many women learned how to sew by making outfits for their dolls.
Women who exploit men, Respnse
that video was actually pretty interesting... but i think this mans view has alot to do with his parent divorce, and thats the problem these days. The divorce rate is increasing so much that children at such young ages need to experience going to court and all of these nasty fights. Which scars them for their future. They in return can never trust anyone. Everything always has a domino effect to it. The parents fight, the children see that, they can't stand it, and since all they ever see is thier parents fighting they have a hard time opening up to anyone because they are afraid of commitment, because they think their relationship will turn out like that too. And then the marriage rate decreases. and it all just keeps going down hill like that.
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Reading Notes #12: Rock the Junta
1.
How would you feel that all your action and words were controlled? Its a scary time in our world and I believe that not only in America but all over the world there should be freedom of speech and action in our own personal lives. The people in Burma are so closely guarded by every aspect of their lives. Not just in at there place of work, but also in their personal lives. If a person makes a wrong statement they could be punished and even imprisoned. Even the media in Burma is censored. If a certain rock band is singing songs of Christianity the government will either change it themselves or make the artist(s) change it.
2.
The theme of the article, I believe, is not just powerlessness but also muteness. People in Burma are not just controlled by their actions, but also their words. As written in the article a man was protesting and on his banner said: "Freedom." He was imprisoned for seven years. I believe that such a punishment is preposterous.
3.
The article "Rock the Junta" reminds me of a comic strip named "Pyongyan: A Journey in North Korea." Both countries are strongly ruled and there does not seem to be any room for creativity. People are ruled and observed very closely in every aspect of their lives.
4.
Question #1: What kind of views do you think Burma citizens have on America?
Question #2: Do you believe that the citizens of Burma are treated righteously?
Question #3: Do you believe Burma has a effective prison system? Why?
5.
Topic #1: Burma's views of the American people
Topic #2: The political hierarchy in Burma
Topic #3: The penal system of Burma
6.
- Junta: a council or committee for political or governmental purposes ; especially : a group of persons controlling a government especially after a revolutionary seizure of power
- Mendacious: given to or characterized by deception or falsehood or divergence from absolute truth <mendacious tales of his adventures>
- Methamphetamine: an amine C10H15N used medically in the form of its crystalline hydrochloride especially in the treatment of obesity and often used illicitly as a stimulant —called also methedrine
How would you feel that all your action and words were controlled? Its a scary time in our world and I believe that not only in America but all over the world there should be freedom of speech and action in our own personal lives. The people in Burma are so closely guarded by every aspect of their lives. Not just in at there place of work, but also in their personal lives. If a person makes a wrong statement they could be punished and even imprisoned. Even the media in Burma is censored. If a certain rock band is singing songs of Christianity the government will either change it themselves or make the artist(s) change it.
2.
The theme of the article, I believe, is not just powerlessness but also muteness. People in Burma are not just controlled by their actions, but also their words. As written in the article a man was protesting and on his banner said: "Freedom." He was imprisoned for seven years. I believe that such a punishment is preposterous.
3.
The article "Rock the Junta" reminds me of a comic strip named "Pyongyan: A Journey in North Korea." Both countries are strongly ruled and there does not seem to be any room for creativity. People are ruled and observed very closely in every aspect of their lives.
4.
Question #1: What kind of views do you think Burma citizens have on America?
Question #2: Do you believe that the citizens of Burma are treated righteously?
Question #3: Do you believe Burma has a effective prison system? Why?
5.
Topic #1: Burma's views of the American people
Topic #2: The political hierarchy in Burma
Topic #3: The penal system of Burma
6.
- Junta: a council or committee for political or governmental purposes ; especially : a group of persons controlling a government especially after a revolutionary seizure of power
- Mendacious: given to or characterized by deception or falsehood or divergence from absolute truth <mendacious tales of his adventures>
- Methamphetamine: an amine C10H15N used medically in the form of its crystalline hydrochloride especially in the treatment of obesity and often used illicitly as a stimulant —called also methedrine
(-: Women who exploit Men ;-)
Marriage and divorce are the two most important events which are happing in everybody’s life. The rate of marriage and divorce might be varied from society to society, and this depends on a lot of parameters.
Economic issues is one of the most fundamental factors which prevents the youth to get married, and the rate of divorce will be increased as a result of this crisis. As the cost of living goes up continually, and number of jobless people increased, this will leave no effect but discourage the youth of getting married and they are not interested in taking responsibility of a family and bringing up the children.
Enclosed video monitors the state of marriage and divorce in our society. In general, as video has mentioned that there are two groups of women, who have strange idea regarding marriage and try to exploit men unintentionally (Especially in first 3 minutes.)
First group are the women who are looking for a man who are wealthy with plenty of money and property so marring with this group of man is very tempting, so she gets marry, but after a short time she expect from her husband to come home early in the night and spend longer time with his family instead of being away and busy with his job for more income. The man cannot live differently of what he has been, so they find living together is intolerable and decide to end their marriage to divorce.
Second group of women who are looking a man who spend most of his time with his family, but the man does not have sufficient income to make comfortable life for his family. After a while living together she reaches to a point where this kind of life does not satisfy her anymore, so a lot of disagreement will be started and their common life turns to darkness, finally they won’t reach to a reasonable solution but divorce.
If we consider either group closely we reach a common point which is basis on today‘s American couple life, and this is nothing, but economic and wealth.
Today’s American couple life is constructed on economic and wealth that is why their common life won’t last long and end to divorce soon.
In today’s marriage, women instead of looking for someone who is wealthy enough to prepare them a luxurious life style, they should consider love and affection which makes marriage last longer.
Economic issues is one of the most fundamental factors which prevents the youth to get married, and the rate of divorce will be increased as a result of this crisis. As the cost of living goes up continually, and number of jobless people increased, this will leave no effect but discourage the youth of getting married and they are not interested in taking responsibility of a family and bringing up the children.
Enclosed video monitors the state of marriage and divorce in our society. In general, as video has mentioned that there are two groups of women, who have strange idea regarding marriage and try to exploit men unintentionally (Especially in first 3 minutes.)
First group are the women who are looking for a man who are wealthy with plenty of money and property so marring with this group of man is very tempting, so she gets marry, but after a short time she expect from her husband to come home early in the night and spend longer time with his family instead of being away and busy with his job for more income. The man cannot live differently of what he has been, so they find living together is intolerable and decide to end their marriage to divorce.
Second group of women who are looking a man who spend most of his time with his family, but the man does not have sufficient income to make comfortable life for his family. After a while living together she reaches to a point where this kind of life does not satisfy her anymore, so a lot of disagreement will be started and their common life turns to darkness, finally they won’t reach to a reasonable solution but divorce.
If we consider either group closely we reach a common point which is basis on today‘s American couple life, and this is nothing, but economic and wealth.
Today’s American couple life is constructed on economic and wealth that is why their common life won’t last long and end to divorce soon.
In today’s marriage, women instead of looking for someone who is wealthy enough to prepare them a luxurious life style, they should consider love and affection which makes marriage last longer.
Monday, October 13, 2008
Updates
1. Don't forget to scroll down and review the revised schedule and list of upcoming work.
2. There's also an extra credit RN option below.
3. AND! Here's another extra credit RN option (image-based): Images from Iraq
Great work so far, everyone.
2. There's also an extra credit RN option below.
3. AND! Here's another extra credit RN option (image-based): Images from Iraq
Great work so far, everyone.
Sunday, October 12, 2008
RN#12
Razi
Reading notes #12
Rock the Junta
Reading notes #12
Rock the Junta
This reading contained information about the life style of Burmese people. It definitely demonstrated a cultural imperialism due to the imposing of life style demanded by the government on the citizens of Burma or Myanmar as it is now called. This would be the thesis of this article ofcourse. Throughout the article there is a fear in the people of Myanmar, a fear that stops them from expressing themselves as liberally or just freely as they can. This fear of their seems to be the theme of this article.
This article reveals that the government in this country is governed by leaders who are diplomatic and want to run the country by their own suggested laws, which pretty much isolate the country from the rest of the world. There is no room for liberalism or freedom of speech in any manner, it’s the government way or the dead man’s way. This article does remind me of something similar that I have read about Korea and Japan aswell. How the government had laws set up for the system of living in their country. They control the number of reproduction in a household, which can be understandable but they fine people a five thousand dollar fine in their currency for spitting a chewing gum on the street and public spanking included aswell. Publish Post
Extra Credit RN, if you're interested
A New York Times Magazine article about food issues. Can we connect this to our themes in any way?
Extra Credit RN due Friday (posted online).
-Olivia
Extra Credit RN due Friday (posted online).
-Olivia
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Once again, just to be sure
MONDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2008
Important!!
Hi, Everyone.
So, today we had our first round of conferences and chats and the like, and now I want to follow up with you about our schedule. (Some dates have been changed.)
1. For NEXT Wednesday (the 15th), you should type up a "plan" for your Documentation project. Remember that this is NOT your research paper; it is an oral history, or a film, or a piece of art, or a website, or a series of photos THAT YOU MAKE in order to document an example of social injustice. On the schedule, it says that this has to be done Oct. 22. That's not totally true. It really has to be done by the last week of the term, but you'll also be busy with your Research Paper and other stuff. So, next Wednesday, I want a typed plan of what you will do: who you will talk to or what you will photograph (or whatever) . . . and how you will proceed.
2. Your RN 12 (based on the handout I give you during our conference) will be due Wednesday, also. The discussion leaders will be: Jazmin, Sapana, and Janette.
3. The directions for our next and final short essay, the Bridge Essay, are in the syllabus. I will also talk about during class next Wednesday. The essay will be due on Monday, October 20th.
4. These are your tasks: read the Rock the Junta handout, type a proposal, work on the Bridge Essay, work on your Documentation project.
5. You might want to review the Doc. Proj. guidelines in the syllabus, as you think and plan.
6. ON MONDAY OCT. 13: The following people will give art presentations: Evie, Jessica, Huda, Connie. Fernando and Chintan will be following up with original works (for just a moment, seriously).
7. Because we got sooo behind (my fault), there are less good discussion leadership opportunities. If you have not led a discussion yet, you have a few options: a) lead us on Oct 31, b) create a journal reading and question that you think connect to any of our themes, c) create a link and question for the blog.
8. Thanks for your patience as we reorganize and shuffle. Thanks, also, for all your work and thoughtful observations.
POSTED BY FALL WRITING AT 3:41 PM
Important!!
Hi, Everyone.
So, today we had our first round of conferences and chats and the like, and now I want to follow up with you about our schedule. (Some dates have been changed.)
1. For NEXT Wednesday (the 15th), you should type up a "plan" for your Documentation project. Remember that this is NOT your research paper; it is an oral history, or a film, or a piece of art, or a website, or a series of photos THAT YOU MAKE in order to document an example of social injustice. On the schedule, it says that this has to be done Oct. 22. That's not totally true. It really has to be done by the last week of the term, but you'll also be busy with your Research Paper and other stuff. So, next Wednesday, I want a typed plan of what you will do: who you will talk to or what you will photograph (or whatever) . . . and how you will proceed.
2. Your RN 12 (based on the handout I give you during our conference) will be due Wednesday, also. The discussion leaders will be: Jazmin, Sapana, and Janette.
3. The directions for our next and final short essay, the Bridge Essay, are in the syllabus. I will also talk about during class next Wednesday. The essay will be due on Monday, October 20th.
4. These are your tasks: read the Rock the Junta handout, type a proposal, work on the Bridge Essay, work on your Documentation project.
5. You might want to review the Doc. Proj. guidelines in the syllabus, as you think and plan.
6. ON MONDAY OCT. 13: The following people will give art presentations: Evie, Jessica, Huda, Connie. Fernando and Chintan will be following up with original works (for just a moment, seriously).
7. Because we got sooo behind (my fault), there are less good discussion leadership opportunities. If you have not led a discussion yet, you have a few options: a) lead us on Oct 31, b) create a journal reading and question that you think connect to any of our themes, c) create a link and question for the blog.
8. Thanks for your patience as we reorganize and shuffle. Thanks, also, for all your work and thoughtful observations.
POSTED BY FALL WRITING AT 3:41 PM
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