November 6th
Our psychoanalytical examination of our text brings up questions about indifference, especially concerning the mistreatment of others. How does one become indifferent? What are the implications for both the victim and the person who chooses not to intervene? How can so many good people contribute to the injustices of others? There have been a couple of very interesting studies examining how good people can do horrible things when under the authority of others.
Here's a short video of the Milgram Experiment.
Another experiment I mentioned earlier today is the Stanford Prison Experiment, found here.
As for your homework, many of you have a lot of reading to do. Our schedule asks you to read chapters 11-20, but some of you skipped the work last week. You need to get caught up. This course is an advanced composition and literature course; therefore, I expect you to put in the work required for such a course. Please write a 1-2 sentence summary after each chapter assigned this week. The expectations for this course are high, but I promise you that I will also come to class prepared. I read the same chapters I assign you. I prepare a meaningful lesson plan. I provide guided feedback on your written assignments. But your education is essentially up to your own efforts. Without the reading and writing completed outside of class, you cannot master the course information. I only get to work with you for 90 minutes a week. Come to class ready to make the most of it.
Here's a short video of the Milgram Experiment.
Another experiment I mentioned earlier today is the Stanford Prison Experiment, found here.
As for your homework, many of you have a lot of reading to do. Our schedule asks you to read chapters 11-20, but some of you skipped the work last week. You need to get caught up. This course is an advanced composition and literature course; therefore, I expect you to put in the work required for such a course. Please write a 1-2 sentence summary after each chapter assigned this week. The expectations for this course are high, but I promise you that I will also come to class prepared. I read the same chapters I assign you. I prepare a meaningful lesson plan. I provide guided feedback on your written assignments. But your education is essentially up to your own efforts. Without the reading and writing completed outside of class, you cannot master the course information. I only get to work with you for 90 minutes a week. Come to class ready to make the most of it.
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