Frist let me say that I am no fan of books. I was not looking forward to a class just based on the reading of books. However the discussions of the books and how they where tied back to and question our actions today made it very interesting. The topics of classes seamed to be based on the roles of media and how they are use to keep people in the dark or complacent with their lifes. From the stamen of tv stations not airing pro-forest conservation ads to the addictiveness of video games and reality programs that are consuming our lifes today. The books gave us fictional examples of what we call crazy action, like the thought police in 1984, and then put it into contacts of today, of having censorship and book bands for our schools. I like the small group discussions, because it made it easier for all of use to share our ideas with each other and clarify the section of reading we had to do. It was really beneficial since I’m not a big fan of public speaking. I found a new apparition of books and look forward to setting more time aside to read more.
When I thought of a class about only books I was not happy. I thought that this would be my least favorite class but like you I found it very interesting and did not dread it at all, I was happy that I had to take it.
ReplyDeleteI wasnt a fan of most the books but the connections were interesting!
ReplyDeleteThis course opened my eyes to realizing that society is not told the complete truth and that you gotta think for yourself. Many of topics that the government or news may think could harm the society they leave out that information. The only way to really know whats going on is to believe in yourself and your ideas.
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