Time flies when you're having fun, I guess. Class went fine today, in my opinion. I enjoyed telling you my UC Santa Barbara professor story. Despite the shocking details that transpired and the fact that the described incident could never happen in today's world, the aforementioned professor deeply cared about his students, valued their opinions, gave generously of his time and was a true inspiration to me...
Our quiz in retrospect kind of bums me out. I shouldn't have "caved in" (giving you 5 free points) to the fact that you students had read ahead to Chapter 2. Big deal. The info on today's quiz is just as important and potentially likely to be on the AP exam as anything else. What's more, it's good for you to read ahead....
Huntington's thesis. I know that more than a few of you were probably offended by this guy's so-called thesis: that Mexican immigrants pose a danger to American society. I totally disagree with his contention. Look at history's past and the same things could be said about Irish- Italian- Polish-Americans at the turn of the Century. Cultural pride is nothing to bury away or tone down for that matter. It's what makes this country stronger--a confluence of many cultures, perspectives, and talents. I think Dr. Huntington is a reactionary....
Anyway, tomorrow we will watch the "West Wing." I hope you enjoy. Don't expect to see this too often. Just a special treat for once in a while....
LOVED the UCSB professor story...I think I just might have me one of those moments one of these days...not in your class of course, I'll leave that to you haha. Yeah I was kinda bummed out with the scores today too...well mine at least, but thanks for caving in!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait for West Wing tomorrow! Well not the show in particular...but the fact that we're just kicking back, it's a nice way to end the week = )