Let's talk about this on Thursday!
Do we have a problem talking about race? WHO is allowed to speak about race? What is the difference between "forgiving" and "forgetting?" Should we (who's 'we'?) do either?
Think about fallacies as you listen to and read the linked blog post. If you're not familiar with the context, then see what else you can find out. Come prepared to argue (that is, if we can get over our problem of talking about race).
What does 'cotton pickin'' mean to you?
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The 1020 Project Speaker Calendar - Think Globally Act Locally
- all lectures are scheduled on Fridays from 11:30 to 12:30 in 456 Patterson Hall at The University of Memphis - for more information e-mail the1020project@yahoo.com
- 3/21 - Professor Irma Russell
- *Thursday 3/27 - 8:30am* - Dr. George Lord will speak on school assessment.
- 4/4 - Scott Wilson - The Urban Child Institute
- 4/11 - Dr. Peter Gathje - Emmanuel House & Memphis Theological Seminary
- 4/18 - Tom Jones - Smart City Consulting - will speak on city/county consolidation
About this blog:
This is the class blog for Wendy Sumner-Winter's 1020 Composition and Analysis classes at the University of Memphis.
The purpose of the blog is to demonstrate the global nature of education and argument and allow students to embrace the idea of entering into a global conversation.
The governing theme of this class will be "Think Globally, Act Locally." To that end, we will be exploring issues that face the world in the context of our own city.
We invite readers to participate in the discussion with us. Let us learn from you, let us teach you.
The purpose of the blog is to demonstrate the global nature of education and argument and allow students to embrace the idea of entering into a global conversation.
The governing theme of this class will be "Think Globally, Act Locally." To that end, we will be exploring issues that face the world in the context of our own city.
We invite readers to participate in the discussion with us. Let us learn from you, let us teach you.
Memphis Blogs
Student Blogs
- April Grimmig
- Ashley Buckner
- Ashli Blow
- Asnanti Jones
- Brandi Leatherwood
- Brandon Gray
- Brandon McMahan
- Brittany Hadley
- Brittney Robinson
- Brooxie Davis
- Carlin Martin
- Charlie Donnelly
- Christa Garcia
- Courtney Bradshaw
- Daniel Hernandez
- Emily Pilkington
- Gabriel Alvarado
- Jackson Martin
- Jayson Jackson
- Jenn Vallor
- Jeremiah Smith
- Jonathan Jefferson
- Joseph Coop
- Kelvin Oliver
- Krystal Gourley
- Luke Nevels
- Macon Wilson
- Maggie Hoy
- Matthew Siemiatkaska
- Mauricus Webb
- Meghan Lyons
- Michael Gaerthoeffner
- Michael Parker
- Morgan Pettigrew
- Nancy Tanas
- Nina Nguyn
- Richard Lowe
- Ricky Boatwright
- Ricky Boatwright
- Ryan Manning
- Ryan Ruble
- Sarah Brock
- Sarah Foster
- Sarah Lord
- Stephanie Otte
- Tabitha Cooper
- Tangerae Weddle
- Taylor Pate
- V. Adrian Mehr
- Yasir Rosli
Topic Resources
- "Say No to Panhandling" Campaign
- Bankruptcy Court Offers Students Information
- Bankruptcy in Memphis
- Bartlett Mayor Responds to Consolidation Proposal
- City-County Consolidation - An Excellent Bibliography
- City-County Consolidation - What We Think We Know
- Consolidation Opinions
- Corporate Property Tax Subsidies
- Critical Ground Water Issues
- Family Well Being - Urban Child Institute
- Hatching a Nest Egg - Re Property Taxes
- Healthy Memphis
- History of Memphis
- Integrating Assessment
- Living Wage Calculator
- Living Wage Resource Center
- Mayors' Task Force on Homelessness
- Memphis Battling Infant Death Epidemic
- Memphis Blacks & Poverty - NY Times
- Memphis Living Wage Campaign
- Memphis Population & Housing Profile
- Memphis Selling for Less
- Memphis Storm Water FAQ
- Memphis' Medical Graceland
- Mphs. City Schools - Curriculum & Professional Development Site
- Other Cities on Consolidation - Wheeling, OH
- Outside:In - Memphis News Clearinghouse
- Partners for the Homeless
- Poverty In America
- Poverty Paradox - Poverty & Obesity
- Rethinking Assesment
- Source Water Protection
- Storm Water Pollution
- Tennessee Households & Bankruptcy
- Wharton on Consolidation (This Year)
- What is a Living Wage for Memphis?
Visiting Writer Calendar
- January 26 - 9am CD Mitchell Reading at Lausanne
- February 4 - 6pm Percival Everett Reading
- March 17 - 6pm Floyd Skloot Reading
- April 17 - 6pm - Jonathan Franzen Reading
School Blogs
Blog Rules
~ Always be respectful of others' opinions.
~ Always engage with the argument rather than the arguer.
~ Always remember that what you write here can and will be read by others all over the world.
~ Always use grammar, punctuation, diction, and, most importantly, style that reflects the excellence you are striving for in your education.
~ Always ask questions.
~ Always have fun, be yourself, and STAY CURIOUS.
~ Always engage with the argument rather than the arguer.
~ Always remember that what you write here can and will be read by others all over the world.
~ Always use grammar, punctuation, diction, and, most importantly, style that reflects the excellence you are striving for in your education.
~ Always ask questions.
~ Always have fun, be yourself, and STAY CURIOUS.
3 comments:
obviously from today in class we have no trouble addressing the race issue. I really enjoyed class today because I was so taken back by what some people think on that subject matter. I think that every single thing you do is affected by your race.. that does not have to be a bad thing, but it is just life. There is a difference between forgiving and forgetting. You can forgive someone and then not forget what they did, or the approach no one really mentioned where you can chose to just forget something and not forgive the person.
i will save the rest for class ;)
I thought it was interesting too. I do wish our class was a bit more diverse, but it's interesting nevertheless.
I thought that video was pretty interesting. I mean he caught himself saying something he knows that would have cause some issues. I did enjoy class though. I think we still tip toed around the whole race issue which is more than likley always going to happen.
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