I could pretty much sum up this class in one word,
amazing. This is actually the very
first class that I have taken where most of the curriculum motivates and
prepares myself for my major. In, addition I have learned numerous aspects and
skills that will help me short term and long term as well. From, the start of the class, I already
knew that my knowledge and writing would excel. I already felt the vibe since
the very first day.
My writing to begin with was actually decent due to my
previous English teacher. I actually thought my writing was really good. I
wrote the diagnostic essay as a basic four to five paragraph essay. I also
wrote it with an introduction, body, and conclusion. It was a normal essay. I would also say, I had good
transitions as well. But, as I started to engage myself in Professor Caitlin’s
curriculum, I started to question if my writing was weak. She has taught me and
told me numerous things that no other English teacher has done. For example,
invisible narratives and platitudes were all new to me. Writing in my own
discourse was new to me. I didn’t even know that there were other ways to write
essays. So, I would have to say I
was confused for a while. The start of the class seemed a bit foggy in my eyes,
because I was given new information. But, as the semester is coming to an end,
I totally understand all the teachings now.
So, as I compare my diagnostic essay to all the other
papers, I could see how my writing improved. But, before I say anything, my mindset about my writing to
begin with was already good. I didn’t know how I could still improve my
writing. So, as I compare my diagnostic essay to paper two and three, including
all the blog posts, all I could say is that I was wrong. My writing has
excelled and improved drastically. I have improved on paragraph order, clarity,
less sentence fragments, and many more. I found out ways to make my paragraphs
work together and flow. In addition, my introductions and conclusions have
gotten stronger as well. I would
say that Caitlin is not the only one who has helped me in writing, but my peers
helped as well. I’m really glad that she let us have peer editing and grading.
It is always good to get other people’s opinions on things.
Moreover, as we talked about invisible narratives, I am
still trying to figure out my own. I am pretty sure I have numerous invisible
narratives or I project them some how. However, I do understand the concept of
invisible narratives. But a specific invisible narrative that has shaped my
assumptions and judgments are the ones in movies. Movies and companies that
produce movies will be around for a long time. Meaning that there will always
be invisible narratives presented some how. By knowing that invisible narratives are everywhere, creates
an open-mind for me. I always think twice about many things now, which is not a
bad thing. By knowing about IN helps me understand the world and the media a
lot more. I am also more interested in things as well.
Even though most invisible narratives are bad, at least they
are projecting it in a hidden way.
Its not like the people who project these IN are just saying or implying
things straight up. Because, many
of these Invisible narratives will go unnoticed if one does not know knowledge
about it. However, I believe we
can lessen these invisible narratives by letting other people know about them. I
have already educated my family about them as well. It is crazy how they were surprised as well. But, as I head out on my career path, I
would not let any invisible narrative impact me. Well, I will do my best to
make sure it doesn’t. This class has made me more open-minded and stronger in
all aspects. I am prepared for what the world has in store for me.
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