do you think this is unfair?

twilightfadez · 05-26-2003, 11:17 AM

i'm currently taking a class "approaches to literature"..which consists of lots of writing, reading and analyzing. not the funnest thing, but it's required to graduate
turns out out teacher, has given us every single story and novel to read, about the holocaust
now, i understand it's important to document oneself on such horrid event, and read stories of people that went thru it....but ot make the entire summer class about the holocaust?
we have 7 short stories, and 3 novels to read...and all about the same subject
i think the class should've just been called approaches to the holocaust then....

is this unfair in me thinking this?
:erm

bonsor · 05-26-2003, 11:19 AM

youre going to have a terrible summer.

twilightfadez · 05-26-2003, 11:21 AM

we only have 7 more classes left

so far we've done 6

at least it's not the entire summer

but it pisses me off that this is all he's gonna talk about

Human Replica Droid · 05-26-2003, 11:40 AM

Is "Night" one of them? Because that's a good book.

twilightfadez · 05-26-2003, 11:45 AM

nope it's not in the syllabus

Random Female · 05-26-2003, 11:58 AM

I can hardly think of a worse way to spend your summer. I can understand including holocaust lit, but DAMN a whole class?

Then again, did you just get roped into taking this because you put it off til summer? Had you taken it during regular semester could you have chosen another topic?

twilightfadez · 05-26-2003, 12:04 PM

i wanted to take the remainder of the general ed. classes that i need as requisites during the summer, cos it's shorter time...and i'd rather take my good classes (like studio classes..photography, etc) in the regular semester cos i have more time to concentrate into what i really wanna do.
i don't think you have a choice regarding the subject, it just depends on the teacher you get

ammy · 05-26-2003, 12:29 PM

I would take that class

sawdust restaurants · 05-26-2003, 12:40 PM

Assuming he's going to be choosing works that deal with the Holocaust in different ways and works that are written differently as far as stylistics go, I don't see what the problem is--he'll still be teaching different literary approaches, which is the point of the class.

twilightfadez · 05-26-2003, 12:45 PM

well all the works deal with holocaust victims, and i think he's approaching everywork the same way
i don't really see a difference

bornentertainer · 05-26-2003, 02:38 PM

I had a class JUST like that, except it was called Socio-Research Methods in Law or something confusing like that. EVERYTHING we did--videos, readings, anything--was about the death penalty. It was a HORRIBLE, depressing quarter. I'm sorry.

Nimrod's Son · 05-26-2003, 02:59 PM

Teachers get their little pet peeve causes that they try to champion and push on students.

It sucks that you have to go through it, but as for being unfair, no. The course is approaches to literature, and he can use the holocaust to illustrate how different authors take different approaches to the same subject. It's a boring and depressing subject, but not unfair.

On an unrelated note, does your professor wear a yarmukle?

sawdust restaurants · 05-26-2003, 02:59 PM

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Originally posted by Nimrod's Son
It sucks that you have to go through it, but as for being unfair, no. The course is approaches to literature, and he can use the holocaust to illustrate how different authors take different approaches to the same subject. It's a boring and depressing subject, but not unfair.

Precisely.

oui henri · 05-26-2003, 03:01 PM

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Originally posted by Human Replica Droid
Is "Night" one of them? Because that's a good book.

"Alicia" is another good one.

I read both "Night" and "Alicia" for the Holocaust unit i did in school a few years ago.

twilightfadez · 05-26-2003, 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Nimrod's Son

On an unrelated note, does your professor wear a yarmukle?

nein

sickbadthing · 05-26-2003, 03:05 PM

I think that you should tell your teacher that the syllabus is biased and unless she allows Neo-Nazi works of literature to be added that you will sue the school system.

STFU · 05-26-2003, 03:33 PM

When I was informed of the holocaust I was young and misinformed. I felt so bad for the Jewish People that I wanted to go to Israel and help the cause. After talking to my peers and teachers, I decided to do the next best thing. I joined the Navy. What a fucking mistake. Oh well at least I get benefits years later.

noir cat · 05-27-2003, 11:45 PM

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Originally posted by Human Replica Droid
Is "Night" one of them? Because that's a good book.

Definitely. Supposedly the author lives in South Beach or something last I heard and visited my high school one time. (So I've heard).

Anyway, Cat, I'm sorry to hear about that. Shit like that, the Prof. should have specified that s/he is using a certain theme. I don't know if it's fair or not, but I think you should have had an advanced warning that it's going to be all based on this one theme. I had a Lit class that specified what theme it was. Or maybe you should have gone out of your way to check out the Prof. and inquire about the class, although I myself never do that even though I know I probably should.

Oh, well. For some strange reason I like learning about the holocaust and holocaust literature. Sometimes it's just fascinating.

05-26-2003, 11:17 AM	#1
twilightfadez Socialphobic Location: Medellin, CO Posts: 10,511	do you think this is unfair? i'm currently taking a class "approaches to literature"..which consists of lots of writing, reading and analyzing. not the funnest thing, but it's required to graduate turns out out teacher, has given us every single story and novel to read, about the holocaust now, i understand it's important to document oneself on such horrid event, and read stories of people that went thru it....but ot make the entire summer class about the holocaust? we have 7 short stories, and 3 novels to read...and all about the same subject i think the class should've just been called approaches to the holocaust then.... is this unfair in me thinking this? :erm __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. // To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

05-26-2003, 03:33 PM	#17
STFU Demi-God Location: Ouachita Mountains Posts: 438	When I was informed of the holocaust I was young and misinformed. I felt so bad for the Jewish People that I wanted to go to Israel and help the cause. After talking to my peers and teachers, I decided to do the next best thing. I joined the Navy. What a fucking mistake. Oh well at least I get benefits years later. __________________ I wish I knew what I was looking for. Whatever it isn't I've found that many times.

05-26-2003, 11:19 AM	#2
bonsor Minion of Satan Location: midwest Posts: 8,771	youre going to have a terrible summer.

05-26-2003, 11:21 AM	#3
twilightfadez Socialphobic Location: Medellin, CO Posts: 10,511	we only have 7 more classes left so far we've done 6 at least it's not the entire summer but it pisses me off that this is all he's gonna talk about

05-26-2003, 11:40 AM	#4
Human Replica Droid Ownz Location: O to the H Posts: 870	Is "Night" one of them? Because that's a good book.

05-26-2003, 11:45 AM	#5
twilightfadez Socialphobic Location: Medellin, CO Posts: 10,511	nope it's not in the syllabus

05-26-2003, 11:58 AM	#6
Random Female Apocalyptic Poster Location: white folks' ghetto, San Diego Posts: 2,005	I can hardly think of a worse way to spend your summer. I can understand including holocaust lit, but DAMN a whole class? Then again, did you just get roped into taking this because you put it off til summer? Had you taken it during regular semester could you have chosen another topic?

05-26-2003, 12:04 PM	#7
twilightfadez Socialphobic Location: Medellin, CO Posts: 10,511	i wanted to take the remainder of the general ed. classes that i need as requisites during the summer, cos it's shorter time...and i'd rather take my good classes (like studio classes..photography, etc) in the regular semester cos i have more time to concentrate into what i really wanna do. i don't think you have a choice regarding the subject, it just depends on the teacher you get

05-26-2003, 12:29 PM	#8
ammy yer mom Posts: 23,180	I would take that class

05-26-2003, 12:40 PM	#9
sawdust restaurants Fucking Creep Location: On the East Coast Posts: 5,992	Assuming he's going to be choosing works that deal with the Holocaust in different ways and works that are written differently as far as stylistics go, I don't see what the problem is--he'll still be teaching different literary approaches, which is the point of the class.

05-26-2003, 12:45 PM	#10
twilightfadez Socialphobic Location: Medellin, CO Posts: 10,511	well all the works deal with holocaust victims, and i think he's approaching everywork the same way i don't really see a difference

05-26-2003, 02:38 PM	#11
bornentertainer Apocalyptic Poster Location: bay area Posts: 4,468	I had a class JUST like that, except it was called Socio-Research Methods in Law or something confusing like that. EVERYTHING we did--videos, readings, anything--was about the death penalty. It was a HORRIBLE, depressing quarter. I'm sorry.

05-26-2003, 02:59 PM	#12
Nimrod's Son Master of Karate and Friendship Location: in your butt Posts: 72,943	Teachers get their little pet peeve causes that they try to champion and push on students. It sucks that you have to go through it, but as for being unfair, no. The course is approaches to literature, and he can use the holocaust to illustrate how different authors take different approaches to the same subject. It's a boring and depressing subject, but not unfair. On an unrelated note, does your professor wear a yarmukle?

05-26-2003, 03:05 PM	#16
sickbadthing Out fart the hottie! Location: I have super gonorrhoea Posts: 24,316	I think that you should tell your teacher that the syllabus is biased and unless she allows Neo-Nazi works of literature to be added that you will sue the school system.