SOCI 3422 Blog

is not living up to the expectations I had hoped for when registering. I expected this class to be an avenue to discuss, question and engage one another about the very rich topic of race, ethnicity and class. It can be tricky to navigate. However, in a "safe" environment it's one that can be a catalyst for an extremely rewarding learning opportunity.

I get the sense that Dr. Warren is only interested in sharing her views (perspective) on this topic but not actively engaging/challenging us to consider it from different lenses. That disappoints me. It's very interesting that Dr. Warren openly dismisses differing viewpoints or challenges to her statements.

I understand that Dr. Warren wants this class to see that its class not "race" that divides us. However, dismissing it doesn't mean that it doesn't exist or isn't relevant. I agree with a number of her statements and there some that I don't. It would be nice to have an opportunity to engage in conversation about it. Regardless of whether or not I agree or disagree. That's what higher education affords us, right?

At the end of the day, its important that we understand that what Dr. Warren presents to us in class each week is her perspective of the topic. It is NOT the end all be all of the race, class or ethnicity.

....and if I have to hear her mention how much closer she is to her "African-American" friends than she is to her own sisters... I may scream!

I know we got off point several times last night, but it was so interesting listening to everyone's views. I think it is really starting to click with everyone. I just wish that so many more people here in Memphis could take Ms. Warren's class before she retires. She has so much to offer and I think she could really pull the communities of Memphis together if given half a chance. I can't wait to see what next week will bring! :) Terri

Last night class was really amazing. I really enjoyed it because I never had an interesting class as the one we have right now. I gain so much information, that I never knew before thanks to Dr. Warren. Also I enjoyed the comments of my classmates. Our class is like little world that we traying to develop with our own hands, so it is really amazing to see how people unite and understand each other in this class

Hearing all the information that we received tonight was soooo enlightening! Not only do I enjoy Mrs. Warren, but I enjoy all the comments from my classmates. This is such an interesting group that no matter how exhausted I feel, I would never trade the classroom experience for an on-line class. I do want to get thru the study guide so we may have to make a class effort to stay focused.

Hi everyone I was not able to make it class tonight and I was just wondering if it is at all possible could someone please let me see there notes from tonight. Your kindness shall never be forgotten. my email lakrendav@yahoo.com thanks

I must say class tonight was an real eye-opener. I really am starting to see the views of the world in a very different light. I was blown away by how she was able to discuss how the world is seen as "class" and not race at this day and age. Class was very interesting. Now I still have a few comcerns about the test, such as what should we actually study but I will just go over notes and read the book. I have to make sure I'm as prepared as I can be for the test.

Good evening to all my classmates,

I just wanted to inform all that my sister-n-law passed this morning @ 3:30 am. She will no longer continue to suffer and be in pain because of this terrible cancer illness. I am so glad the Lord called her home because it was so sad watching her suffer.

Thanks,

Rachel McDonald

I was wondering that we should read the chapters for the exam, becuase she told us it will be on the exam. What about the notes she gave us in the class time do you think that we have to study both of the materials to prepare for the exam?

I am so sorry that I had to miss class. My sister-n-law have been dealing with breast cancer since January of last year. She took a turn for the worst and was moved to Baptist Trinity Home Care & Hospice in Collierville. We can only take it one day at a time and try to prepare for what is yet to come. Can somebody please let me know what I missed and send me the notes. I also need to know what I need to do for my group project. I will do my best not to miss any more classes. Thanks a lot.
Rachel

We talked a little about the exam and we got in our groups for the project. I'm excited about the group project in looking for information pertaining to my question. My group and I are getting things together so we can get the ball to rolling on finishing strong.

I am kind of nervous about our 1st exam coming up. She is a great teacher who brakes down the material and makes it interesting to learn new thoughts and ways of putting things, but trying to read the chapters as well I really don't know what to expect to see on the exam.

I felt a bit more comfortable about the bullets I thought I was missing shortly after class began. When she asked 'Where did we leave off from the last class?' & started to recount all of the things we talked about. I feel really good about knowing that I did recieve what I thought I did but I'm still not sure of how it matches with the reading yet. However, she did say that most of the 1st exam was coming from the lecture &, as for now, I'm gonna hang my hat on that. See ya next class.

I was so glad we get out early. I was so glad to meet my new group members as well. I must say this class appear to be getting off to a slow start but hopefully it will pep up. I printed the syllabus and study guide, as we reviewed notes tonight, I was lost as to what we actually covered on the study guide. Did anyone else feel like this as well?

I agree with you Lakeisha. I have been prepared, pen in hand, to take notes during the class period.... BUT I have nothing to write down but a few tidbits of info. I hope the humor will get me through the test!!! It does seem as if the most critical information we will need to know will come from the text. Hopefully after the first test I will be familiar with our instructor's testing style and be well aware of what I need to take note of. The class is so interesting like everyone has said but I am yearning to see how the synthesis will be developed.

I am very eager to get to class to see what the professor has to offer us tonight and to see what material we cover. Although class is interesting I am not sure that very much of the actual material is being covered. So I am almost convinced the most of our test will be coming form the book. I agree that the lecture is quite funny, I am just not sure how informative it is.

Tuesday night, another class. I agree with LaTasha in some ways, it does seem like the study guide was posted on the screen but we didn't really follow it. However, we did get a lot of information. I am eager to see how the first test goes, and how much of the information is really from lecture and how much is dependant on the reading. I think we have some good discussions in class, but sometimes we do get off track or spend an excess amount of time on one subject. Only time will tell! See you all in class tonight.

My knowledge of this course has increasing by each class meeting. A lot of things I thought about race are the same but yet different. Each topic has caught my attention. For instant: 1.Human has a need for love and effection 2. All of our DNA is found in Africa. Learning these different things makes this course amazing.

I may be in the minority here but I'm pretty sure all we did was listen to Dr. Warren crack jokes, tell stories and spit out a bunch of generalizations. Don't get me wrong, I'll take my education with a side of humor any day; it helps the hours feel less painful. However; this last class didn't seem very productive at all. I think we only touched on 2 or 3 items from the study guide. It would be nice to see some concrete backup to the many generalizations besides the one or two personal accounts. Hopefully next week will be more productive?

I am trying to understand the free-will point. I believe that you have free-will if you have $1 or $10,000. You have less choices with a $1, but you still have free-will. Everyday we make choices, be they good or bad, and these choices have consequences. Good choices could allow you to have that $10,000 and bad choices could have you begging for food. Some one help me understand! Is free-will different from our ability to make choices?

Hello Everyone:

I am learning quite a few things in this class and it is quite interesting. However, I am

having a problem with one thing. I don't really know how to recognize the bullets that

are being presented. I am following along with the handouts but the class seems to be

more discussion than instruction. I guess this is the design and I am supposed to draw

my own conclussions from that. Having said that, I feel more comfortable clearing my

own thoughts as I am typing. Thanks for being here for me to blog myself into

understanding. I'll see you in class.