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I am all set for next semester. My classes are payed for, and my schedule is exactly how I wanted it!
Monday, Wednesday Friday:
11:00-11:50 Speech 108
12:00-12:50 Psycology 102
1:00-1:50 Anthropology 101
2:00-3:50 Math 130(except on Fridays)
I have Tuesdays and Thursdays off, which should work out fabulously. So far today has been a pretty good day. Granted, I've only been awake for about an hour, but I talked to John, talked to Caitlin, and am about to get ready for my doctor's appointment. I am so excited to get my new contacts! It's going to be weird to be able to see again, but hopefully these headaches will go away.
Last night I went over to John's and helped him study for his anthropology final, which is at 12:30 today. After he was done studying we laid in bed for a couple hours...it was just what I needed. Very relaxing. I love him so much...he's so supportive of me. Ok /mushiness because I know none of you want to hear it :)
I finished a good portion of my paper yesterday, but I don't really like it. It's definitely not the best I've written. I can't get into the topic, so my sentences are choppy and listless. Meh. Well, here is what I have so far (as always, and concrit is appreciated!):
Trumbo As Teacher
Public school districts all over the United States meticulously choose the required reading curriculum for high school students year after year. In order to promote diversity, school districts include books that have been written by authors of different ethnicities and genders. In addition to political correctness, books are also chosen for their underlying message. The novel Johnny Got His Gun by Dalton Trumbo has a powerful and moving message regarding the horrors of war, a topic that is often considered taboo in public schools. Books that are centered around war, religion, homosexuality, sex, and suicide are not often found in school libraries even though these things are a part of everyday life in American society. Incorporating Johnny Got His Gun into the high school curriculum is important because it encourages students to think about a controversial issue that is present in American society today- the war in Iraq.
One of the main focus points of the 2004 presidential election was the war in Iraq. By grade 12 some high school students are voting, and almost all students are going to reach voting age within a year of graduating. It is important for these young adults to be educated on the true horrors of war, something that is often painted as romantic, heroic, and patriotic. Trumbo depicts war as gruesome, unjust, and futile- a sharp contrast to traditional viewpoints. Trumbo encourages the reader to question the reasons for war and to decide whether those reasons are worth risking human lives. “I would trade democracy for life. I would trade independence and honor and freedom and decency for life. I will give you all these things and you give me the power to walk and see and hear and breath the air and taste my food” (Trumbo 118). Reading this novel may encourage young voters to do more research before casting their ballots. It may also encourage them to think about the pain and suffering war causes, which will prevent them from casting their votes carelessly.
Currently, anyone who does not support the war in Iraq is seen as unpatriotic. For example, the Dixie Chicks, a popular country music band, spoke openly about their doubts and reservations regarding President Bush’s decision to go to war. As a result, radio stations refused to play their songs, fellow musicians openly criticized them, and they were branded as “anti-American.” The United States has taken on a “with us or against us” attitude regarding the Iraqi War, and it is no longer safe to be critical of the government or the decisions it makes. “[...] if anyone dared say the hell with fighting it’s all the same each war is like the other and nobody gets any good out of it why they hollered coward” (Trumbo 112). Trumbo’s novel reenforces the fact that it is natural to question the government, especially concerning something as serious as war. This is something that everyone should feel comfortable doing, and it is a positive message to send to younger generations.
Monday, Wednesday Friday:
11:00-11:50 Speech 108
12:00-12:50 Psycology 102
1:00-1:50 Anthropology 101
2:00-3:50 Math 130(except on Fridays)
I have Tuesdays and Thursdays off, which should work out fabulously. So far today has been a pretty good day. Granted, I've only been awake for about an hour, but I talked to John, talked to Caitlin, and am about to get ready for my doctor's appointment. I am so excited to get my new contacts! It's going to be weird to be able to see again, but hopefully these headaches will go away.
Last night I went over to John's and helped him study for his anthropology final, which is at 12:30 today. After he was done studying we laid in bed for a couple hours...it was just what I needed. Very relaxing. I love him so much...he's so supportive of me. Ok /mushiness because I know none of you want to hear it :)
I finished a good portion of my paper yesterday, but I don't really like it. It's definitely not the best I've written. I can't get into the topic, so my sentences are choppy and listless. Meh. Well, here is what I have so far (as always, and concrit is appreciated!):
Trumbo As Teacher
Public school districts all over the United States meticulously choose the required reading curriculum for high school students year after year. In order to promote diversity, school districts include books that have been written by authors of different ethnicities and genders. In addition to political correctness, books are also chosen for their underlying message. The novel Johnny Got His Gun by Dalton Trumbo has a powerful and moving message regarding the horrors of war, a topic that is often considered taboo in public schools. Books that are centered around war, religion, homosexuality, sex, and suicide are not often found in school libraries even though these things are a part of everyday life in American society. Incorporating Johnny Got His Gun into the high school curriculum is important because it encourages students to think about a controversial issue that is present in American society today- the war in Iraq.
One of the main focus points of the 2004 presidential election was the war in Iraq. By grade 12 some high school students are voting, and almost all students are going to reach voting age within a year of graduating. It is important for these young adults to be educated on the true horrors of war, something that is often painted as romantic, heroic, and patriotic. Trumbo depicts war as gruesome, unjust, and futile- a sharp contrast to traditional viewpoints. Trumbo encourages the reader to question the reasons for war and to decide whether those reasons are worth risking human lives. “I would trade democracy for life. I would trade independence and honor and freedom and decency for life. I will give you all these things and you give me the power to walk and see and hear and breath the air and taste my food” (Trumbo 118). Reading this novel may encourage young voters to do more research before casting their ballots. It may also encourage them to think about the pain and suffering war causes, which will prevent them from casting their votes carelessly.
Currently, anyone who does not support the war in Iraq is seen as unpatriotic. For example, the Dixie Chicks, a popular country music band, spoke openly about their doubts and reservations regarding President Bush’s decision to go to war. As a result, radio stations refused to play their songs, fellow musicians openly criticized them, and they were branded as “anti-American.” The United States has taken on a “with us or against us” attitude regarding the Iraqi War, and it is no longer safe to be critical of the government or the decisions it makes. “[...] if anyone dared say the hell with fighting it’s all the same each war is like the other and nobody gets any good out of it why they hollered coward” (Trumbo 112). Trumbo’s novel reenforces the fact that it is natural to question the government, especially concerning something as serious as war. This is something that everyone should feel comfortable doing, and it is a positive message to send to younger generations.