Before I start, I'd like to let you know that the best part about English 110.01 may be what you anticipate to be the worst part. Heading into the class, I was excited to write and blog, but was less than excited to write about Science Fiction. Frankly, I couldn't think of a more stale subject. Through the course of the class, however, I learned that Sci-Fi wasn't so horrible after all, and that every genre deserves a chance. Shows like Star Trek or Battlestar Gallactica may seem dorky or weird, but you should at least give them a chance before you make your judgments. I didn't like every show I watched in class, but I was also surprised by many of them.
I think that sort of surprise is what makes this class so interesting. While the class seems to focus on exploring a different genre of English, you end up learning the most about yourself. You discover that you like things you thought you hated, and you also find out that you don't really like things you thought you loved. When all is said and done, this class is a learning experience. If you go into it with an open mind, you're bound to take a lot from it.
Do your assignments on time, and don't hesitate to ask Leslie for help. She doesn't bite, and I promise you'll become a better writer if you listen to her. Be friendly when helping your classmates with their work; nobody likes to feel like they're a bad writer. And finally, try to make it fun! I think it's pretty accurate to say that the students that had the most fun in the class also got the best grades. Have fun with the blogging and don't take it all too seriously. Everybody's in the same boat, so don't feel like a loser when you have to post something about Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
I hope my advice helps you have a successful quarter, and I wish you all the best!
Sincerely,
Cameron Brown
I agree with you.. going into the class I hated Sci-Fi. Now I don't hate it, I just don't like it ha. So it did improve a little.
ReplyDeleteI agree with everything that Cameron said. Give the class a chance and try to have fun. Granted, every episode we watch won't be our favorite tv shows ever, but it could be a lot worse. It's definately much better than sitting in class and writing every day, which is what every English class I've been in in the past has been like.
ReplyDeleteI agree that you find things that you thought you would hate you actually enjoy. I thought I was going to hate the entire quarter and it turned out that it wasn't that bad.
ReplyDeleteI found Sci-Fi to be rather enjoyable as well. At first the class may seem weird but in the end it's very rewarding.
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