My Own Discovered Invisible Narratives

Before this class started I was extremely nervous. My experience in English 114 didn't turn out as I expected. All throughout high school I was always one of the talented writers in my class. When I got my grade back from my first writing assignment in college, let's just say it wasn't what i was looking forward to. Because of English 214, I learned that college writing is completely different than high school writing. There was so much more to it than just writing in what we call "academic writing" and it was definitely more than just impressing your teacher.

I learned that we should always keep in mind our own personal discourses and the variety of other discourses there are among the readers of our writing. In my writing pieces of the past, I noticed that I generalized a lot. I learned that my generalizations came from a lack of knowledge about other discourses, my fixed ideologies, and views about society in general. For example, in one of my drafts, I talked about an argument based on religion. I assumed everyone would understand my intention in that piece. Unfortunately I disregarded the many other religions and even atheists that wouldn't understand my writing due to their different perspective on the topic.

I have always been aware of the racism and discrimination that exists surely everywhere in our society, though this class opened my eyes to things under this topic that I never knew about. I learned about my own invisible narratives throughout the course of this semester. I learned that I have certain privileges due to my race, gender, age, etc. Although I also have disadvantages due to my race, gender, age, etc. as well. I consider these things very important things that we learned in class even though they are not actual topics of English class. Being aware of the disparities that surround you definitely tie back into being aware of different discourses. This is key in writing.

This may sound cliché, though I learned to not pass judgement on anyone or anything. Every time I approach any type of situation, I remind myself to give it a second thought. Even if the judgement may be passed by me or passed to me. Whatever the case, we need to remember that we don't know everything. Regarding the career path I chose, I learned to just keep an open mind. An open mind before I pass judgement, or an open mind about how people act on their views about nursing.

Reflection

Reflecting on the first semester of Eng 214 it was interesting to picture a English class as 

FUN. But that's what this class was. It brought me fun and happiness to be honest. I actually felt like I was learning something I could really use in any outside environment. From being socially aware to learning how to write a  academic sentence. I felt like it was the only college course I should be taking as though she could teach me everything I need for the Rest of my life. Having Caitlin as a professor for two semesters now allowed me to witness her full potential. Every class I learned something new, if it wasn't about my community it was about myself. Identifying invisible narratives within writing and within our lives made a huge difference in the way I lived my life and the way I questioned things happening around me.It all started with the diagnostic essay that allowed us to write about a belief we strongly lived by. I wrote about the importance of dealing with life a day at a time and the importance of dealing with the present. Allowing myself to write about this allowed me to believe in it much more. As though I was finally practicing what I preached. 

Throughout this body of work I was allowed to express what I believe in.. By describing what I believed in it allowed me to discover invisible narratives within my life. From writing about how I learned to embody this form of living in the present and not dwelling much on the past I also learned how to distinguish what I believed in and why. Within my first diagnostic essay I wrote about a tragic incident that allowed me to change my perception on life. I realized that I am the type of person who likes to live life day by day. That although my family and society have always taught me to worry and constantly think and plan for the future I myself have to take charge of my own life and live it the way I choose. And I chose to live it a day by day. Currently this form lifestyle has had a huge effect on my life and my own form of self-discovery. Breaking free from the norm of always being in control and never really enjoying life has allowed me to, in simple terms, START ENJOYING life! Although my life motto is not something that my family or let alone anyone is really fond of, I believe it’s the way I need to start living my life in order to reach that happiness I want to achieve.

GM Crops

This week, I've research a topic on genetically modified crops. I want to be aware of what is chemical that is contain inside of genetically modified crops. Let the readers be aware of the benefits and drawbacks of genetically modified crops. Genetically modified food is the solution to many of the world’s food shortage problems as it has already hit a majority of the US markets. However, genetically altering crops contain many unknown and unnatural side effects, many which are detrimental to human health and the environment. Furthermore, GM crops have the potential to create monopolies and foster even greater economic hierarchies between social classes. The literature discusses that GM food is a valuable alternative to eliminate food shortages; its negative effects are
just as abundant as its benefits. Organisms that go through this process are referred to as genetically modified organisms or GMO while food created through genetic modifications is referred to as a genetically modified food (GMF).
involves the process of gaining characteristics from unrelated organisms and then transplanting them into specific foods.
 

Use of GM crops reduces the strain placed on natural resources and contributes to a

greener more eco-friendly living space for all. On the other hand, people that oppose GM crops argue that modifying the natural process of crops can have detrimental effects on human health and biodiversity. Relevant to the effects of GM crops, studies were conducted by an Australian scientist to determine the effects of GM corn on mice. These studies showed that mice fed 33% GM corn resulted in “fewer offspring” that were stunted in growth. When traits are inserted into crops, the arrangement of chromosomes could potentially shift, which in some cases could bring about new allergies.

 

OPENMINDED

I always had a problem with English class but since I had Caitlin Fielder I was excited because I had her before so I know how she was going to be and how the class going to be since last year I had her for class I pass both of my semester with C-. I wasn’t happy with that grade but it is what it is. I always have a problem with English class but since I had Caitlin I kind have known what we were going to do for this year but no everything was different. I feel like this year Caitlin open my eyes a lot why because is crazy how she was teaching this year. I saw Caitlin very happy this year I saw her excited always manic. It was a good thing I’m not saying it was bad because every time we always had a different topic or a better one. The concept of Invisible Narratives has taught me that there are always stories behind something. I always wanted to learn more stuff or more topic that would fuck with my mind and would confused me the hell out because I know that I would get the full understanding of what we was talking about. For example, I learn that is important to have Invisible Narratives because now we see things differently like when I see movies or any Cartoon character I see them different because every character they use have a different meaning. There was a time in Class that I was really confused and I was like “WTF” when Caitlin was talking about how we judged people all the time. I think it true we judged people everyday I think is just a thing that we learn or a thing that people just do. For example, I’m not going to be that person that just because you’re a Raiders fan doesn’t mean that I have to talk shit and be like they fucking suck, fuck Raiders there weak like I know if I said that to a person to there face I would get my ass beat or get shot. In reality people always going to do it why because is a normally thing that human do and that something that is never going to change.