Blog 4: A subject you enjoyed studying this semester

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 Hi everyone,


Today you're going to talk about a subject you enjoyed studying this semester.

A subject I enjoyed a lot in university was "Caribbean Film and Literature" I thought it was an amazing course and I learned a lot. We watched films made by Caribbean film makers and read essays, novels, and short stories by different Caribbean writers. I got very inspired by that class as many of you may have realized.

But for example, writers like Jamaica Kincaid, Christian Campbell, and Edwidge Danticat I use in many of my courses. I like these writers for different and various reasons. I like Kincaid because she writes well and always writes about controversial topics. I like Jamaica Kincaid because she always talks about anti-imperialism and anti-colonialism.

Here is a picture of Kincaid and my favorite book of hers:





Write about your favorite subject this term. Among others, include:

> Name
> Describe what you do in classes
> Mention the main contents you have seen
> Explain why you like the subject

> Word Count: 160
> Make comments on 3 of your partners' posts + a comment on the teacher's post.

Comentarios

  1. valeria licanqueo27 de noviembre de 2020 a las 3:43 p.m.

    Hi!

    I liked the topics we saw in classes of the authors you mention.
    I'm glad you enjoyed your course.

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  2. ina28 de noviembre de 2020 a las 7:18 a.m.

    Hi! this subject sound great!! is very interesting know about other cultures

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  3. Almendra Muñoz28 de noviembre de 2020 a las 10:40 a.m.

    Hello, I find it extremely important to study authors that come out of European logic, being fundamental, learning from writers who speak from an anti-colonial and anti-imperialist perspective.

    A hug.

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  4. Jorge Vergara ✨28 de noviembre de 2020 a las 6:25 p.m.

    Hi Teacher! :)

    I liked that you shared your interest and include in your courses.

    Regards!

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  5. Bárbara29 de noviembre de 2020 a las 8:36 a.m.

    Hi Benji!
    Thanks for share tu us your favorites writers :) is very important for me to learn about cultures without the domination perspective.

    A hug!
    Barbi

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  6. Antonia29 de noviembre de 2020 a las 8:48 a.m.

    Hello!
    It's so cool that you got inspired by a subject, that tells it was a great course.
    Is always nice to know authors that leave a mark on us.

    ResponderBorrar
  7. Gabriela Ávalos29 de noviembre de 2020 a las 12:03 p.m.

    Hi teacher!
    It's very important to incorporate these perspectives in our knowledge.
    Thanks for sharing.

    ResponderBorrar
  8. javi marina29 de noviembre de 2020 a las 6:39 p.m.

    Hi teacher,
    Your subject sound very nice. I would like have a subject like that.
    Have a nice week!

    ResponderBorrar
  9. Hipnagógica29 de noviembre de 2020 a las 7:19 p.m.

    Hi teacher!
    I really like the literature! And in your description the subjetc sound good.
    Thanks for share the names of writers!

    Regards :)

    ResponderBorrar
  10. Yacolen Parra29 de noviembre de 2020 a las 9:25 p.m.

    Hi teacher!

    Its good that you use the topics you liked to do your classes, I find it very interesting.

    Regards!

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  11. Sofía Llanos29 de noviembre de 2020 a las 10:09 p.m.

    Hi teacher ... I think the topics that you use in class go beyond what is normally used in an ordinary English class and that is amazing.

    Regards!

    ResponderBorrar
  12. Josefina29 de noviembre de 2020 a las 11:56 p.m.

    Hi teacher! this subject sound amazing, thanks for sharing the authors!!

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  13. alconda mabel30 de noviembre de 2020 a las 8:29 a.m.

    Hi teacher!
    That course looks really interesting! I think that FACSO needs more courses that delve into Latin American knowledge and authors.
    Hugs!

    ResponderBorrar
  14. Dayana Nuñez30 de noviembre de 2020 a las 4:28 p.m.

    Hello teacher, I find it a very interesting topic,

    ResponderBorrar
  15. Melannie Bustos Rojas30 de noviembre de 2020 a las 6:37 p.m.

    Hello teacher,
    I love reading texts from our side of the world :)

    ResponderBorrar
  16. damarisss.U1 de diciembre de 2020 a las 7:45 p.m.

    Hi teacher
    sound very interesting , its really great when something get to inspires us
    regards!

    ResponderBorrar

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