Yes, I stole this from Merinda...
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Friday, December 3, 2010
REL 419
Mkay, so I already said this on the main blog, but I got a little confused coming into this semester. When I signed up I only knew that the name of the class was Myth, Ritual and Magic. I failed to see the ": Religion in the American South" bit. I wasn't too terribly excited to learn this, either. I went in thinking that I wouldn't enjoy it, but I was proven wrong. I thought we'd focus solely on the stereotypical issues in the "South." While we did talk about them, we got way more in depth and really analyzed them.
My theme for the REL department remains: "Yeah, well, what do you mean by that?" We get so used to our classification system that we forget that everybody doesn't have the same idea. Anyway, the point is, I really did enjoy this class. I'm looking forward to Gender Theory and Eng. Bible as Literature next semester.
Thanks for everything, Merinda.
To the class, I thoroughly enjoyed our discussions and debates. I hope to see you all in future classes.
Roll Tide.
My theme for the REL department remains: "Yeah, well, what do you mean by that?" We get so used to our classification system that we forget that everybody doesn't have the same idea. Anyway, the point is, I really did enjoy this class. I'm looking forward to Gender Theory and Eng. Bible as Literature next semester.
Thanks for everything, Merinda.
To the class, I thoroughly enjoyed our discussions and debates. I hope to see you all in future classes.
Roll Tide.
Paper...
Okay, so I'm going to keep talking about this. I really don't like my paper. I didn't have enough in it--it needs loads of work. I am quite serious about playing around with it after the semester ends (I'm so over this semester...)
I didn't have enough sources and I know that it's not my best work... by far. I do really want to work to make it better. I feel as it's an important issue however you feel. Stephanie, in her extensive knowledge of the Bible, always gave me the other side of the argument. that definitely helped in refining what I was saying. A lot of the issue is generalized, so the more specific, the better. That's always the case, though...
I didn't have enough sources and I know that it's not my best work... by far. I do really want to work to make it better. I feel as it's an important issue however you feel. Stephanie, in her extensive knowledge of the Bible, always gave me the other side of the argument. that definitely helped in refining what I was saying. A lot of the issue is generalized, so the more specific, the better. That's always the case, though...
Peer Edit II
Well, Kathleen and I worked together on the peer edit. I liked her paper. I find it rather interesting. Your comments helped be a bit. Of course, it's not quite how I wanted it in the end, but it's done. I know I didn't have enough sources. All my fault. I did as best I could with what I had. But thanks for the help!
Harry Potter?
Why yes, I do quite like it.
Merinda, no, that's not what I think. I just made it work to fit the paper in some way. I know that's awful. Don't hate me. :)
Yes, I know. I used Harry Potter as a source in my paper. Don't judge me. I would never do that normally, but as most of you should know, the release of the first installment of the last book was a couple of weeks ago. Needless to say, it's been on my mind... A lot. No. For real. A lot. That's the only real reason I used it... I just couldn't stop thinking about it, so I added it to my paper.
Harry Potter tangent? I think so...
Now, I absolutely loveeeeee literature. I love critically analyzing works and writing papers on them. I know. It sounds ridiculous. Now, I told you, Merinda, that I don't actually believe what I wrote. That's true. Harry Potter is one of the few things I will never analyze. To me, J.K. Rowling is a genius. I love the HP Series because it is my childhood. I grew up with the Golden Trio. The only reason I don't want to pick it apart is because I think it might ruin the magic. Now, I know what you're (Merinda) probably thinking. What, is HP some sort of religion for you? Yeah, in a way I suppose. I, and kids all around the world, learned so much about life, being a good person, standing up for what is right and being true to yourself from HP. It's something I hold very close to my heart. Maybe this totally negates my paper, but I don't care. I want to keep the magic in some things. I'm far too critical of people, society, the world--Harry Potter is one of my happy places.
Merinda, no, that's not what I think. I just made it work to fit the paper in some way. I know that's awful. Don't hate me. :)
Yes, I know. I used Harry Potter as a source in my paper. Don't judge me. I would never do that normally, but as most of you should know, the release of the first installment of the last book was a couple of weeks ago. Needless to say, it's been on my mind... A lot. No. For real. A lot. That's the only real reason I used it... I just couldn't stop thinking about it, so I added it to my paper.
Harry Potter tangent? I think so...
Now, I absolutely loveeeeee literature. I love critically analyzing works and writing papers on them. I know. It sounds ridiculous. Now, I told you, Merinda, that I don't actually believe what I wrote. That's true. Harry Potter is one of the few things I will never analyze. To me, J.K. Rowling is a genius. I love the HP Series because it is my childhood. I grew up with the Golden Trio. The only reason I don't want to pick it apart is because I think it might ruin the magic. Now, I know what you're (Merinda) probably thinking. What, is HP some sort of religion for you? Yeah, in a way I suppose. I, and kids all around the world, learned so much about life, being a good person, standing up for what is right and being true to yourself from HP. It's something I hold very close to my heart. Maybe this totally negates my paper, but I don't care. I want to keep the magic in some things. I'm far too critical of people, society, the world--Harry Potter is one of my happy places.
Other sources...
Okay so I used Paradise Lost in my paper as a reference. I really love Paradise Lost, and it helps that I've studied it several times. I must admit, though, I used it because we spent a lot of time pretending to discuss it in my English class this semester. Now it doesn't have to deal with the issue today, but it is a clear representation of how women were viewed in history. I also love history. I used it because we can't see where we are if we don't know where we came from. I know that's a terribly butchered version of somebody's famous quote, but it's true. We can't look at today's society analytically unless we are able to understand how the ideas we have now originated.
Merinda, I know that you were curious as to why I used it in my paper. I guess it's cheating in a way. I like it and it seemed useful. Despite the fact that it was a fictional interpretation of Genesis, it still depicted the views at the time...
Maybe this makes sense?
Merinda, I know that you were curious as to why I used it in my paper. I guess it's cheating in a way. I like it and it seemed useful. Despite the fact that it was a fictional interpretation of Genesis, it still depicted the views at the time...
Maybe this makes sense?
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)