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Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Table of Contents
Monday, November 30, 2009
Conclusion
Conclusion
When I decided to enroll in Everett Community College I was unaware of what I was getting myself into. I desire a degree so much, but I also desire to continue my career at the job I am at. This class taught me not only about the dedication of an online class, but about how college work differs from high school work. I have had a difficult quarter, but I feel that this class had prepared me more for life in college. I am now ready to take on the future challenge of being a student and having a full time career. Thanks to all my classmates who accompanied me on this journey through English 101D, it was quite the ride.
Writer's Choice Piece
Writer’s Choice, “I Speak, therefore I am…?” Identity Discussion Board Two
In Gloria Anzaldua's, "How to Tame a Wild Tongue", the Anglo teacher boldly states,” If you want to be American, speak American. If you don't like it go back to Mexico where you belong." Such an intense statement has such a negative impact on the author and her views throughout the story. The author views her language as unimportant in America. Gloria feels such a strong connection between language and identity that she uses the following quote from Ray Gwyn Smith,” Who is to say that robbing a people of its language is less violent than war?” This is another intense statement that really brings the reader to feel the author’s frustration. The author portrays learning another language as losing a sense of self. The way she explains the evolution of language and how it has changed is her way of expressing her loss of culture as a Chicano.
There is an enormous amount of separation in America because of linguistic differences. If you are an immigrant from another country you are expected to adopt the native language. In fact it is almost necessary to do so if you want to succeed in American society. The authors negative feelings about learning another language made me think about other forms of communication. Should we put more effort into exploring these? Or should we all just speak the same? Putting so much focus on identity in language can sometimes limit our diversity. Will we never learn another language because we are afraid of losing our identity? On page 82, the author talks about how over time English not Spanish will be the language spoken by Chicanos. There is definitely a very real possibility of that. So why are the roles not reversed? Can Chicanos learn English and in turn Americans learn Spanish? Would the author’s frustrations be met if the world worked more like that? If the world worked both ways there would be more acceptance of different languages. It is almost a welcoming feeling to learn something new. The author states, "Ethnic identity is twin skin to linguistic identity--I am my language", a statement that is a definite summary of the author’s feelings throughout the story.
In my own experience I have found it necessary to learn the language of another. A little over a year ago, I interviewed a Spanish woman who spoke absolutely no English. She brought a friend with to the interview to translate for her. During the interview I did not feel that I could make a fair judgment on which she was as a person or a worker, because I could not speak to her directly. So, I went with my gut and talked my boss into hiring her. It was difficult at first. She did her best to understand me and I did my best to train her. Today she and I are good friends. It has been over a year now and she speaks significantly better English and I am speaking un poco (a little) Spanish. Sometimes I even translate to others for her! Learning bits and pieces of another language has helped me greatly. It has helped me meet new friends and broadened my hiring at work. She has also benefited. She is now able to help her son with his homework and eventually move up in her career. We have embraced each others cultural differences and learned to work together as a team. I can only hope that Gloria Anzaldua lives to experience something such as I have in order to calm her frustrations.
In Gloria Anzaldua's, "How to Tame a Wild Tongue", the Anglo teacher boldly states,” If you want to be American, speak American. If you don't like it go back to Mexico where you belong." Such an intense statement has such a negative impact on the author and her views throughout the story. The author views her language as unimportant in America. Gloria feels such a strong connection between language and identity that she uses the following quote from Ray Gwyn Smith,” Who is to say that robbing a people of its language is less violent than war?” This is another intense statement that really brings the reader to feel the author’s frustration. The author portrays learning another language as losing a sense of self. The way she explains the evolution of language and how it has changed is her way of expressing her loss of culture as a Chicano.
There is an enormous amount of separation in America because of linguistic differences. If you are an immigrant from another country you are expected to adopt the native language. In fact it is almost necessary to do so if you want to succeed in American society. The authors negative feelings about learning another language made me think about other forms of communication. Should we put more effort into exploring these? Or should we all just speak the same? Putting so much focus on identity in language can sometimes limit our diversity. Will we never learn another language because we are afraid of losing our identity? On page 82, the author talks about how over time English not Spanish will be the language spoken by Chicanos. There is definitely a very real possibility of that. So why are the roles not reversed? Can Chicanos learn English and in turn Americans learn Spanish? Would the author’s frustrations be met if the world worked more like that? If the world worked both ways there would be more acceptance of different languages. It is almost a welcoming feeling to learn something new. The author states, "Ethnic identity is twin skin to linguistic identity--I am my language", a statement that is a definite summary of the author’s feelings throughout the story.
In my own experience I have found it necessary to learn the language of another. A little over a year ago, I interviewed a Spanish woman who spoke absolutely no English. She brought a friend with to the interview to translate for her. During the interview I did not feel that I could make a fair judgment on which she was as a person or a worker, because I could not speak to her directly. So, I went with my gut and talked my boss into hiring her. It was difficult at first. She did her best to understand me and I did my best to train her. Today she and I are good friends. It has been over a year now and she speaks significantly better English and I am speaking un poco (a little) Spanish. Sometimes I even translate to others for her! Learning bits and pieces of another language has helped me greatly. It has helped me meet new friends and broadened my hiring at work. She has also benefited. She is now able to help her son with his homework and eventually move up in her career. We have embraced each others cultural differences and learned to work together as a team. I can only hope that Gloria Anzaldua lives to experience something such as I have in order to calm her frustrations.
Writer's Choice Introduction
Writer’s Choice, “I Speak, therefore I am…?” Identity Discussion Board Two Introduction
Ah, identity is such an exhilarating topic to discuss. There are so many different arguments and possibilities that when I chose this discussion board, I felt it were an overall expression of my abilities as a writer, as well as my favorite topic of the class. In the writing I use text examples to back up my thoughts as well as a meaningful personal story to tell how I came to these conclusions. Identity is something I deal with on a daily basis as an internal struggle as well as struggling with the identity of others. I make a non bias argument here by seeing more than one point of view. My critical thinking and analysis skills show when I write, “The author portrays learning another language as losing a sense of self. The way she explains the evolution of language and how it has changed is her way of expressing her loss of culture as a Chicano.” Being able to recognize the point of the essay and then to analyze it has been a huge part of this class for me. I think that it is the biggest accomplishment that I have made this quarter, and my work here reflects just that.
Audience and Voice Piece
Audience and Voice Piece, “What’s Your Community?” Community Blog
What's Your Community?
Listening to rock music is a community. This group is a community because of the type of music they listen to. Everyone who listens to rock music has a bond. I can go up to a stranger, ask what kind of music they listen to and if it is rock music, like I listen to, then we will immediately have something in common and something to talk about. Even though we are strangers we are part of the same community. We are part of a community that listens to rock music.
The community of "rockers" is held together by a love for rock music. It is held together by an appreciation for musical talent and variety. Some rock music has deep meaning behind it, and some is meant for just banging your head too. Whichever it is, we all love and cherish it. It is a part of our lives.
A lot of times "rockers" will share similar interests. A lot of times they tend to enjoy going to concerts, playing a musical instrument, playing rock band or guitar hero and listening to rock music. They seem to have the idea that rock music can take you somewhere you have never been before. Others have the idea that as Jack Black says in the movie, "School of Rock" we are "sticking it to the man!” Most “rockers” despise rap music. They may feel it is a disgrace that it is even called music, since no one is ever playing an instrument. If you listen to rock music you tend to have friends that listen to rock music. That is just they way that communities work.
Sometimes it can be difficult for the community of people listening to rock music. They are labeled "devil worshippers" and "Goths". Well, I am neither of those things, but I could never live without rock music. When I am tired and feeling down in the morning, I pop in a little Disturbed or Mushroomhead to get me going. I understand that that music is not for everyone. I do also not understand how rap music is for anyone. The separation of "rappers" and "rockers" is a significant one in our society. You could see two groups of kids standing on the street corner and immediately pick out who is who. The "rappers" probably have their hats on sideways, wearing baggy jeans, with the possibility of gold chains around their necks. The "rockers" will most likely have shirts with band names on them and darker clothes with maybe some skull accessories. What a difference! It is a difficult contrast between the two communities and makes it difficult for both to survive. Not only are people who listen to rock music a part of a community, but they are shaping their identity through that community.
There are ways that I fit in with this community and there are ways that I do not. I do listen to rock music, I do own a few shirts with band names, I do have some skull accessories, I do not like rap music and I do appreciate the beauty of a musical instrument. I do not just listen to rock music. I enjoy the blues, jazz and other varieties. I do not always wear dark clothing. I rarely go to concerts (to expensive) and I am not "gothic" or a "devil worshipper". I do have a love and appreciation for rock music. I value the appreciation that these other "rockers" have for their music. I am proud to discuss the different kind of musicians, instruments and lyrics that are used in rock music. I do not like the labels that are put on such a community as this. I would probably not label myself as a rocker, although I respect those that do. I think I do not fully fit into the role, but I will always share the same love for rock music and that is what makes me apart of this community.
What's Your Community?
Listening to rock music is a community. This group is a community because of the type of music they listen to. Everyone who listens to rock music has a bond. I can go up to a stranger, ask what kind of music they listen to and if it is rock music, like I listen to, then we will immediately have something in common and something to talk about. Even though we are strangers we are part of the same community. We are part of a community that listens to rock music.
The community of "rockers" is held together by a love for rock music. It is held together by an appreciation for musical talent and variety. Some rock music has deep meaning behind it, and some is meant for just banging your head too. Whichever it is, we all love and cherish it. It is a part of our lives.
A lot of times "rockers" will share similar interests. A lot of times they tend to enjoy going to concerts, playing a musical instrument, playing rock band or guitar hero and listening to rock music. They seem to have the idea that rock music can take you somewhere you have never been before. Others have the idea that as Jack Black says in the movie, "School of Rock" we are "sticking it to the man!” Most “rockers” despise rap music. They may feel it is a disgrace that it is even called music, since no one is ever playing an instrument. If you listen to rock music you tend to have friends that listen to rock music. That is just they way that communities work.
Sometimes it can be difficult for the community of people listening to rock music. They are labeled "devil worshippers" and "Goths". Well, I am neither of those things, but I could never live without rock music. When I am tired and feeling down in the morning, I pop in a little Disturbed or Mushroomhead to get me going. I understand that that music is not for everyone. I do also not understand how rap music is for anyone. The separation of "rappers" and "rockers" is a significant one in our society. You could see two groups of kids standing on the street corner and immediately pick out who is who. The "rappers" probably have their hats on sideways, wearing baggy jeans, with the possibility of gold chains around their necks. The "rockers" will most likely have shirts with band names on them and darker clothes with maybe some skull accessories. What a difference! It is a difficult contrast between the two communities and makes it difficult for both to survive. Not only are people who listen to rock music a part of a community, but they are shaping their identity through that community.
There are ways that I fit in with this community and there are ways that I do not. I do listen to rock music, I do own a few shirts with band names, I do have some skull accessories, I do not like rap music and I do appreciate the beauty of a musical instrument. I do not just listen to rock music. I enjoy the blues, jazz and other varieties. I do not always wear dark clothing. I rarely go to concerts (to expensive) and I am not "gothic" or a "devil worshipper". I do have a love and appreciation for rock music. I value the appreciation that these other "rockers" have for their music. I am proud to discuss the different kind of musicians, instruments and lyrics that are used in rock music. I do not like the labels that are put on such a community as this. I would probably not label myself as a rocker, although I respect those that do. I think I do not fully fit into the role, but I will always share the same love for rock music and that is what makes me apart of this community.
Audience and Voice Introduction
Audience and Voice Piece,” What’s Your Community?” Community Blog Introduction
When I was deciding what community to write about I chose rock music because of its diverse nature. We have a diverse college community and I know the audience is open to many things. There are stereotypes about this community, but there are also ways that this community brings so many different groups of people together, and I thought that would appeal to the audience. “The community of "rockers" is held together by a love for rock music. It is held together by an appreciation for musical talent and variety. Some rock music has deep meaning behind it, and some is meant for just banging your head too. Whichever it is, we all love and cherish it. It is a part of our lives.” This section of my writing states the audience I am writing to and the specific purpose of this community. These types of “public” writings have helped my ability to discuss a wide variety of topics. The class blogs give great personal stories a chance to be brought into serious topics. If I can combine this type of writing with some more in depth critical thinking and analysis, then my writing will continue to advance.
Revising and Reseeing Piece
Revision Piece, “Our Attitudes within Our Communities” Community Paper
Emily Osnes
Instructor’s Wells-Edwards and Smith
English101 OL1
26 October 2009
Our Attitudes within Our Communities (Original Version)
A person’s happiness is a reflection of their community’s happiness. When we are having a bad day we greatly affect others around us. When we are having a wonderful day it also affects the people around us. Our attitudes set the tone for the communities that we are involved in, and depending on what that tone is, it can have positive or negative results within a community.
Human kind is affected by the emotions of others. In the essay, Befriending Barbie the author tells about how Judy Stegners’ emotions affected her group of friends in the Barbie world. “They called or wrote to me everyday. They sent me money. They helped raise thousands of dollars for a tuition assistance fund in Justin’s name. They also contacted Matttel. Can you believe that?”(173) Judy Stegners’ feelings of sadness inspired her community to take positive action to make her happy. Human beings are a compassionate species that live a portion of their lives on someone else’s happiness. These people strive to make others in their community happy, and are unable to be happy unless others in their community are happy.
Community members are greatly affected by the feelings of others in their community. These feelings can sometimes come from outside sources. The community in my life that I am most involved in is my place of employment, Arby’s. The Arby’s community has a variety of ages, different opinions and people from all walks of life. The outside sources that I am speaking of are the community member’s families, and friends that are not a part of the Arby’s community. When people’s lives outside of the community are negatively disrupted it affects an individual’s attitude inside of the community. I interviewed a co-worker whom I have worked with for over two years. At work he is happy, makes lots of jokes and is a pleasure to work with. He says that when he is contacted by a negative person in his life that is outside of Arby’s he may not work as hard that day or be as friendly with the customers. If he has a family emergency he may call into work, which then in turn makes it difficult for the community to function properly, because they are missing a vital piece of their puzzle. If he receives some bad news from a source outside of the community than he will not be himself at work and others may be upset as well. His situation differs from mine. As a manager I should not let outside sources affect my attitude at work. It is my job to hold it together and have a positive attitude in my community, because I am a leader of it. My interview is not subject to these rules because of his status in the community; therefore outside sources in my interviewee’s life affect his involvement and attitude in the Arby’s community. A leader should not let outside sources affect their involvement in the community.
Emily Osnes
Instructor’s Wells-Edwards and Smith
English101 OL1
26 October 2009
Our Attitudes within Our Communities (Revised Version)
A community’s results are a reflection of the community’s happiness. Attitudes within a community affect the way that community’s function, which in turn creates positive or negative results within the community. Attitudes set the tone for the communities that we are involved in, and depending on what that tone is, depends on the ability of the community to function in society. Society relies on positive, results-oriented communities to keep moving forward in life. In a previous unit Donald Trump speaks about the community of the wealthy that he is involved in. Wall Street depends on the positive attitude of this community to keep the stock market going, just as employees at a job depend on their boss to keep spirits high at work. If a community’s attitude is negative and ill directed then they end up with occurrences of a horrible nature, such as The Holocaust.
The goals of communities are affected by human emotions. In the essay “Befriending Barbie”, the author tells about how Judy Stegners’ emotions affected her group of friends in the Barbie world. Judy tells us, “They called or wrote to me everyday. They sent me money. They helped raise thousands of dollars for a tuition assistance fund in Justin’s name. They also contacted Matttel. Can you believe that?”(173) Judy Stegners’ attitude of despair inspired her community to take positive action. The community changed there goals based on Judy’s emotions and attitude.
The emotions and attitude of individual members can create an overall shift change in the community. These feelings that affect the community can sometimes come from outside sources. The community in my life that I am most involved in is my place of employment, Arby’s. The Arby’s community has a variety of ages, different opinions and people from all walks of life. The outside sources are the community member’s families, and friends that are not a part of the Arby’s community. When people’s lives outside of the community are negatively disrupted it affects attitudes inside of the community. I interviewed a co-worker whom I have worked with for over two years. At work he is happy, makes lots of jokes and is a pleasure to work with. He says that when he is contacted by a negative person in his life that is outside of Arby’s he may not work as hard that day or be as friendly with the customers. He has a negative outside source which is affecting the community as whole, because of his vital position in this community. The role of community members is to keep the community functioning. Many communities have significant people whose attitudes have a larger impact on the community. Community leaders should not let outside sources affect their attitudes, because then the community cannot function as it is meant to. Not only leaders, but all members have this impact on the larger aspect of the community. In order to have positive results, communities need to think positively. It is the community’s job to hold together and have a positive attitude in order to produce results. Therefore outside sources in my interviewee’s life affect his community and how it functions.
Emily Osnes
Instructor’s Wells-Edwards and Smith
English101 OL1
26 October 2009
Our Attitudes within Our Communities (Original Version)
A person’s happiness is a reflection of their community’s happiness. When we are having a bad day we greatly affect others around us. When we are having a wonderful day it also affects the people around us. Our attitudes set the tone for the communities that we are involved in, and depending on what that tone is, it can have positive or negative results within a community.
Human kind is affected by the emotions of others. In the essay, Befriending Barbie the author tells about how Judy Stegners’ emotions affected her group of friends in the Barbie world. “They called or wrote to me everyday. They sent me money. They helped raise thousands of dollars for a tuition assistance fund in Justin’s name. They also contacted Matttel. Can you believe that?”(173) Judy Stegners’ feelings of sadness inspired her community to take positive action to make her happy. Human beings are a compassionate species that live a portion of their lives on someone else’s happiness. These people strive to make others in their community happy, and are unable to be happy unless others in their community are happy.
Community members are greatly affected by the feelings of others in their community. These feelings can sometimes come from outside sources. The community in my life that I am most involved in is my place of employment, Arby’s. The Arby’s community has a variety of ages, different opinions and people from all walks of life. The outside sources that I am speaking of are the community member’s families, and friends that are not a part of the Arby’s community. When people’s lives outside of the community are negatively disrupted it affects an individual’s attitude inside of the community. I interviewed a co-worker whom I have worked with for over two years. At work he is happy, makes lots of jokes and is a pleasure to work with. He says that when he is contacted by a negative person in his life that is outside of Arby’s he may not work as hard that day or be as friendly with the customers. If he has a family emergency he may call into work, which then in turn makes it difficult for the community to function properly, because they are missing a vital piece of their puzzle. If he receives some bad news from a source outside of the community than he will not be himself at work and others may be upset as well. His situation differs from mine. As a manager I should not let outside sources affect my attitude at work. It is my job to hold it together and have a positive attitude in my community, because I am a leader of it. My interview is not subject to these rules because of his status in the community; therefore outside sources in my interviewee’s life affect his involvement and attitude in the Arby’s community. A leader should not let outside sources affect their involvement in the community.
Emily Osnes
Instructor’s Wells-Edwards and Smith
English101 OL1
26 October 2009
Our Attitudes within Our Communities (Revised Version)
A community’s results are a reflection of the community’s happiness. Attitudes within a community affect the way that community’s function, which in turn creates positive or negative results within the community. Attitudes set the tone for the communities that we are involved in, and depending on what that tone is, depends on the ability of the community to function in society. Society relies on positive, results-oriented communities to keep moving forward in life. In a previous unit Donald Trump speaks about the community of the wealthy that he is involved in. Wall Street depends on the positive attitude of this community to keep the stock market going, just as employees at a job depend on their boss to keep spirits high at work. If a community’s attitude is negative and ill directed then they end up with occurrences of a horrible nature, such as The Holocaust.
The goals of communities are affected by human emotions. In the essay “Befriending Barbie”, the author tells about how Judy Stegners’ emotions affected her group of friends in the Barbie world. Judy tells us, “They called or wrote to me everyday. They sent me money. They helped raise thousands of dollars for a tuition assistance fund in Justin’s name. They also contacted Matttel. Can you believe that?”(173) Judy Stegners’ attitude of despair inspired her community to take positive action. The community changed there goals based on Judy’s emotions and attitude.
The emotions and attitude of individual members can create an overall shift change in the community. These feelings that affect the community can sometimes come from outside sources. The community in my life that I am most involved in is my place of employment, Arby’s. The Arby’s community has a variety of ages, different opinions and people from all walks of life. The outside sources are the community member’s families, and friends that are not a part of the Arby’s community. When people’s lives outside of the community are negatively disrupted it affects attitudes inside of the community. I interviewed a co-worker whom I have worked with for over two years. At work he is happy, makes lots of jokes and is a pleasure to work with. He says that when he is contacted by a negative person in his life that is outside of Arby’s he may not work as hard that day or be as friendly with the customers. He has a negative outside source which is affecting the community as whole, because of his vital position in this community. The role of community members is to keep the community functioning. Many communities have significant people whose attitudes have a larger impact on the community. Community leaders should not let outside sources affect their attitudes, because then the community cannot function as it is meant to. Not only leaders, but all members have this impact on the larger aspect of the community. In order to have positive results, communities need to think positively. It is the community’s job to hold together and have a positive attitude in order to produce results. Therefore outside sources in my interviewee’s life affect his community and how it functions.
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