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None of the demands seem to have much to do with the teaching of this particular course. It is also the case that the professors have very little control over
by projectramo 9y ago
None of the demands seem to have much to do with the teaching of this particular course.
It is also the case that the professors have very little control over meeting these demands.
Finally, presumably there are some people who want to take that class.
This is like yelling at the Starbucks barista because you don't like the flavors they're using in the cake, even though other customers want that flavor.
My sympathy is with the barista.
- jcoffland 9y ago> None of the demands seem to have much to do with the teaching of this particular course Demand #13 is specifically about that course.
- projectramo 9y agoI didn't catch that. I stand corrected. It should be said that is Reed is anything like other small liberal arts schools then I am surprised that this isn't already happening: "There should be an articulated understanding that “foundational texts” are subjective and that the importance of the course is to foster student’s abilities to read, write, and listen/respond. Before this is accomplished, Hum 110 should be conscious of the power it gives to already privileged ideas and welcome critique of that use of power."