For Tuesday....

Hello all,

Thanks for today's conversations. Today we began discussing the research component of the course project. The research component is due on Friday Jan. 16. The handout that is connected to the research is located on moodle under I-Search Research.

First, you need to generate some questions which will help you as you read and research for the project.

Remember, you need to locate five articles and 1 book (can be a textbook). Following the location of these resources, you will need to complete the reading exercises for three of the five items.

Have fun with the research and keep me posted if you need any help. I will be available tomorrow via email and phone.

In class discussion today, we explored the effects of ideas related to us and them philosophies. Professor David led the first portion of our class. David focused on Lessing's "You are Damned, We are Saved." Meredith contributed the viewpoint that Lessing explores religion as indicator of group thought. Alicia examined the social psychology of groups as Lessing viewed them. Maren created a link between Communism and Christianity. Alexis presented the idea that groups behave a certain way, and that sometimes if you are shunned from a group you are more hated then if you were never a member of the group. David suggested the groups are functions of ideas not structures of beliefs. Stephen presented the link between socialism and religious groups, and he suggested the belief that if you don't believe what we believe you are damned. Marc concluded the discussion be suggesting the importance of looking at the function of the structure.

Professor Chirs P gave an overview of Hemingway's "Now I Lay Me." Chris explained the story, and Amber illustrated the dichotomy of marriage vs. non-marriage for the narrator of the story. Amber furthered this link by suggesting that the story presents the theme of not questioning. Matt alluded to the story's quality of showcasing the feelings that someone experiences when he or she avoids looking at the situation. Meredith, Cindy, and Maren all focused on the nightmares, shell shock, and traumatic effects evident in the story. T.J. focused on the importance of the title's allusion to the nursery rhyme. Julien and Elaine concluded the discussion by focusing on the various coping strategies employed in the story.

Professor Maren explored the Harries reading. Maren explored the different elements of Harries ideas, and she questioned what it meant to look back without exploiting the experience or the people. We discussed the evidence of war monuments and historical events in relation to destructive and constructive specatatorship. We explored how various films reconstruct the war experience and experience of historical traumas. We discussed the importance of emotional identity.

Remember, no "class" tomorrow, as you will have time to research. Please keep in touch with me.

For Tuesday---

Read-Caruth, O'Brien and WInter (for weds)

Write-Post reflection for Caruth, O'Brien and Winter. Write blog posting for Tuesday.

Do-Work on I-Search Research component (due complete on Friday).

Take care, and keep in touch,

Kat