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erisolitudediaries · 4 months

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Cups of Coffee and a Pile of Books: The Truth About Becoming an English Major Becoming an English Major means a chain of cups of coffee and a huge pile of books. This is often the representation of others when they hear about this course – my course. While this isn’t always true, at least, for the most part, I can’t help but feel like the perception of people that becoming an English Major is just essentially - to teach, has some veracity in it. However, for people like me, that is to say, you guys who are also taking this major, know very well that being an English Major is more than meets the eye. It’s more than its face value, and far deeper than just teaching grammar and educating kids about the universal language. Hence, stay with me for a few minutes as I share four hard-earned lessons that I experienced first-hand, as we dive deeper into the real spirit of becoming an English Major.

Words can tire you out for real.

I remember the time when I first entered one of my major subjects’ class. I thought, “this is it; I’m finally coming closer to understanding what my course really is”. I later found out I’d spend most of my time drinking unlimited coffee just to reach a deadline for thousand-word essays and scanning through pages and pages of books. One would think it’s easy and enjoyable, and all you do is write and read, but let me tell you, words can be exhausting and repetitive. Imagine writing throughout your college, I mean, that’s what it felt for me. Yet, as time passed by, you learn that just because your course is a repetitive cycle of words and pages, means it ends there. Yes, I’ve been burnt out countless times, but the skills and knowledge I’ve earned from these seemingly endless words, made me realize just how improved I am now with the language and how important English really is.

2. What’s so important about English, anyway?

I often ask myself this before too. I get it, English isn’t our first language, so why dedicate an entire degree for it? Let me share a deep insight regarding this. Communication is most likely the single most important skill that man has ever developed. It will always be vital in our co-existence, especially now with so many cultures and politics dividing us all. Hence, being able to understand each other, no matter the race and culture, will build lasting bridges between nations. This being said, with English being the universal language that all nations are, in some sense, required to learn, it probably is the most significant language to mankind today, and I couldn’t agree more. You see, learning English has global implications, and through endless flow of words, we, English Majors, nurture this huge bridge that develop understanding and comprehension.

3. People are asking: “What is your future with your degree? Become new generation of teachers?”

Yes – and there’s absolutely nothing wrong with that. As I’ve mentioned earlier, learning, and developing English as a language has global implications, and being able to share this knowledge with the youth, will hone the future of nation building. Teachers are often underrated. Indeed, we do not win Noble Prizes for curing diseases, and we don’t carry arms to fight for freedom, but let me tell you, there won’t be genius scientists and world leaders without education. Every profession starts with us! We don’t just teach you how to read and write, or develop skills and intelligence, but also compassion, emotional development, and inspiration to “rule the world”. Teachers are called our second parents for a reason! This in itself gives pride to educators. Imagine seeing that one mischievous student you’ve spent so much time teaching in grade school, become the next President someday. That means the world to us.

4. We aren’t just valuable inside the classroom; we are community builders too!

Not because we spend so much time writing reports and visual aids for teaching, it means we’re only important in schools. There is so much more opportunity for English Majors outside the classroom too. I’ve seen journalists, news writers, published writers, and leaders that stemmed from our degree as well. With our knowledge in words and story writing, the scope of what we can do is endless. We study this language for years, so you can just imagine how we can contribute to the future of our society, especially with humanity relying solely on communication for its evolution and progress. I mean, what good is a discovery or an invention if you can’t translate it into understandable words, right?

Yes, I get the presumption about English Majors. You see us gulping through countless cups of coffee and scanning through endless pages of books every day, and that we are being equipped to essentially – teach. However, with all these being said, I hope I have imparted with you a very special lesson. English Majors aren’t just teachers, we are nation-builders, developers of the new generation, and principals of communication. There is so much more I can share with you about my course and experiences, and there is a mountain of lessons I myself still have to confront in the near future. I guess, after earning the degree and facing the outside world, I can share with you my new knowledge then. For now, let me clean up my spilled coffee and put a bookmark on my pile of books, I’m yet to see that light at the end of this tunnel too.

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bleeding-souls · 10 months

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DISCORD SERVER FOR HUMANITIES NERDS?

Does anyone know if there's a server for people with an academic interest in literature, theatre, philosophy etc? Somewhere where people can share cool articles that they've read and have a nice discussion, maybe share academic work with each other?

I've recently finished uni and want to remain active in the field since I'm not going straight into postgrad.

Let me know if there are some other places I could check outside discord. 😊

#discord server #dark academia #englishmajor #englishgrad #humanities #english lit #academia #studyblr

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british-literature-legacy · 2 years

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The Sims 4: Survey of British Literature Legacy Challenge (#BritishLitLegacy)

Generation 1: Beowulf

Bodybuilder Aspiration

Military Career – Officer Branch

Traits: Active, Bro, Loves the Outdoors

You are Beowulf, hero and future king of the Geats. You pride yourself in your strength and valor in combat. Your fellow Bro friends regularly call upon you to join them at the gym – and often at the karaoke bar, where the sounds of your merrymaking anger your nemesis, Grendel.

Neighborhood brawl is your favorite holiday. You always participate in it and must fight people until you win at least one brawl.

You answer when your friends come calling. Any time someone asks you to join them (at a bar, gym, festival, etc.), you must say yes unless you are at work or about to go to work. When you’re at the bar with others, you always order a round of Barley Bales for your group.

Max the singing skill. While singing karaoke, make an enemy. If/when that enemy dies, you must make one of their family members your new enemy.

In your youth/young adult days, you gained a lot of your athletic skill from swimming. So, you must always have a pool of at least 1x1 tiles on your lot, no matter how little money you have.

As you progress through the military career, prominently display your military medals in your home.

Generation 2: The Nun’s Priest’s Tale from Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales

Country Caretaker Aspiration

Self-Employed as a Farmer

Traits: Self-absorbed, Animal Enthusiast, Slob

Lot trait: Simple Living

You are Chaunticleer the rooster. (Well, kind of.) A large portion of this generation is a legacy challenge with your chickens—see below. They are your primary source of income. You may also build/make/sell things for extra money, but no one in your household may have a traditional a career.

You must begin this generation with one rooster named Chaunticleer and one hen named Pertelote. Think of this requirement as a legacy challenge of the chickens’ descendants. Your goal is to always have at least one “heir” chicken that descended from the original pair.

>> If chicken incest bothers you, you may manage your coop so that you replace elder chickens with a new unrelated mate for your heir-chicken, as needed.

>> If chicken incest doesn’t upset you, you may complete this requirement simply by having your chickens maintain their numbers without ever purchasing new chickens.

Win at least one chicken and/or egg contest at the Finchwick Fair.

Befriend any foxes that frequent your lot. Rabbits are cool, but what does the fox say?

Flirt with potential suitors constantly. You must have at least six significant others before you marry or settle down with your life partner.

Generation 3: Sir Gawain and the Green Knight

Motivations: Mansion Baron Aspiration

Athletic Career -- Either Track

Traits: Ambitious, Self-Assured, Unflirty

You are Sir Gawain, the youngest and most honorable of King Arthur’s knights. You live your life in search of the Green Chapel, the glorious mansion where your fate awaits you. Married sims find you extremely attractive, but you steadfastly reject their advances.

Become BFFs with someone who is married. That sim’s spouse is romantically interested in you (you can cheat for this, or just flirt with them a bit initially), but whenever they ask you out or come on to you, you refuse.

Surround yourself with situations that run the risk of death. For example, keep a cow plant, piranha pond, exploding toilet, fireplace with furniture next to it, etc., on your lot.

Cheat death at least once (i.e., die and be saved). You may want to give yourself a spouse or household member with high charisma skill so that they can successfully plead; otherwise, you may choose to have a household member resurrect you, and/or add your ghost back into the household.

Green is your favorite color, and you will always live in a green-colored house. (Yes, I know the knight is the one who is *actually* green, but I thought this would be a fun addition.) Ultimately, your green house will complete the mansion baron aspiration.

If you have Realm of Magic, befriend one of the three sages to represent Morgan Le Fay.

Generation 4: Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet

Motivations: Soulmate Aspiration

Critic Career -- Food Critic Branch

Traits: High-maintenance, Jealous, Romantic

You are Romeo/Juliet. In this interpretation of the story, you meet someone in high school who will change your life forever. At first, you dislike this sim, but the relationship quickly turns into passionate love instead. Luckily, a little birdie from the future warned you not to drink any poison, which inspires you to join the Food Critic career. (Because the legacy couldn’t continue if you died at age 13.)

Meet your future spouse in high school. At first you dislike each other (you do not have to go all the way to enemies; the dislike can be minor), but then almost immediately turn that dislike into love. You must get married the day that you age up from teen to young adult.

For some inexplicable reason, you are enamored with the theatre. At home, in secret, you max the acting skill even though you never actually participate in acting/drama/etc.

Because you fear accidentally ingesting poison, you feel the need to make your own beverages. One of your hobbies is making fizzy juice in your backyard. For added challenge, make the juice from plants you grow yourself. (If you don’t have Eco Lifestyle, you may choose a different food or drink related hobby.)

You and your spouse are madly in love. Throughout the course of your marriage, your goal is to woohoo in every available woohoo spot that you have installed in your game.

>> Locations include: Observatory, sauna, hot tub, bed, tent, shower, waterfall, closet, pile of leaves, sleeping pod (Get Famous), coffin, party bush, Brindleton Bay Lighthouse, rocket ship, money vault (Get Famous), dumpster, hot spring, ice cave (Snowy Escape).

Generation 5: Milton’s Paradise Lost

Leader of the Pack Aspiration

Secret Agent Career -- Villain Branch

Traits: Evil, Outgoing, Insider

You are Lucifer-turned-Satan. Everyone sees you as evil, but in reality, you’re just slightly mischievous and very misunderstood. As a teen, you fall out of favor with your parents and are left alone in the world. In response, you find yourself constantly seeking belonging as leader of a notorious club.

Style yourself (clothing, house/décor, etc.), however you’d like to interpret Satan and/or Lucifer. Interpretations include Goth and/or punk, extremely beautiful, angelic, and/or sexy, or a good old-fashioned lots-of-the-color-red and/or hair/hat styles that resemble horns.

Move out of your family’s home as a teen. You may take money from your parents to build your own house, but after the house is set up, you must earn money to pay the bills yourself.

Create your own club and earn the “notorious club” trait. Club activities may be whatever you wish, but your goal is to recruit as many people as you can to join this club. Try to recruit friends of your parents into your club (just to make them mad).

Win a voodoo doll from the humor & hijinks festival, and use it at least once a week.

Any time you are socializing and scroll past the option to “dare someone to streak,” you must do it. For added challenge, you may add other mischief interactions to this list.

Generation 6: Swift’s Gulliver’s Travels

Archaeology Scholar Aspiration

Political Career – Politician Branch

Traits: Child of the Ocean, Kleptomaniac, Snob

You are Lemuel Gulliver, an adventurer and accidental diplomat who just won’t stop going on adventures (no matter how poorly they end). You build your life learning about other cultures and sharing your own, but deep down, part of your heart will always belong to the sea.

Live in Sulani, where you participate in island living activities: swimming, boating, playing with dolphins and/or mermaids, sun-tanning, drinking kava, etc.

Your primary goal is to complete the Archaeology Scholar aspiration. Use the Politician career to make money, but don’t prioritize reaching the top of that career.

To represent your voyage to Lilliput, you must have triplet toddlers at some point in your life. (You can cheat for this, adopt, or just add them to your household in CAS.) To escape from Lilliput scot-free, all three of the toddlers must reach level 3 in all of their skills.

To represent your voyage to Brobdingnag, you must adopt a very large dog at some point in your life. The dog must have at least two negative/difficult traits.

After accomplishing the archaeology scholar aspiration, you become a recluse. Retire and/or quit your job, and change your lot trait to “private dwelling.”

Generation 7: Lord Byron’s Childe Harold’s Pilgrimage

Writer Career -- Author Branch

Serial Romantic Aspiration

Traits: Romantic, Noncommittal, Vegetarian

You are Lord Byron—mad, bad, and dangerous to know. Although the rest of our generations are inspired by fictional plots, you live life according to Byron’s semi-autobiographical poem. You are a creative visionary, but also an unapologetic disaster bisexual who gets into trouble a bit too often.

Reach the top of the writer career, with a preference of working from home. As a writer, attain and maintain at least 3 stars of fame if you have Get Famous.

>> Earn enough reward points to purchase the Creative Visionary trait

You are a vegetarian who takes their health very seriously. Eat primarily garden salads and harvestables in order to attain the “health nut” lifestyle as soon as possible.

Live in a home that is inspired by nineteenth-century décor. If you have the Vampires pack or Décor to the Max kit, try to use those items, especially ones you don’t normally put in your builds.

Have at least 3 children with 3 different sims. All of your partners adore you—and yet, you have no interest in a serious commitment to any of them.

Either never get married, or if you do, continue cheating with many partners of many genders. Earning the player trait through your aspiration will help with this.

Generation 8: Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein

Motivations: Nerd Brain Aspiration

Engineering Career -- Mechanical Branch

Traits: Genius, Paranoid, Loner

Lot trait: Science Lair

You are Victor Frankenstein, the scientist in Mary Shelley’s novel. Many people think you’re a doctor, but you didn’t even make it through undergrad. You are so obsessed with discovering the secrets of “life itself” that all you can think about is building your Servo… until things go horribly wrong.

Meet your sole romantic partner in childhood, and remain close friends with them throughout your life. You may never live with your partner (see below), though you may have children and raise them in your own household.

Excel in high school and earn multiple scholarships to start college (attempting a robotics degree) but drop out after completing your first semester in order to build your own Servo at home.

Get engaged only to have your spouse tragically die during or immediately after your wedding—you may use a cheat for this. You will want to have children/potential new heirs before the wedding in order to make this work.

After your spouse’s tragic death, you must decide (or flip a coin): Does your Servo join your household and become your only friend, or will you blame them for your partner’s death and scorn your own creation? (Or, I mean, I guess you could freeze to death and move on to the next generation if you prefer.)

Generation 9: Charlotte Bronte’s Jane Eyre

Master Mixologist Aspiration

Unemployed/Mixologist Career

Traits: Child of the Islands, Family Oriented, Erratic

You are Bertha Mason. (You thought I was going to say Jane Eyre, didn’t you?) You thought your spouse was great when they swept you off your feet, but it turns out this person only married you for your money. Now, you find yourself locked in the attic, plotting your escape.

Begin your young adult life in Sulani, working as a successful mixologist. You are happy on the islands where you feel at home, though you may not get married or have children at this time. Instead, you must move on to the next step before reaching the Adult life stage.

When a mysterious stranger comes around, AND/OR if the game gives you the “married for money” prompt, you get married in a rushed, whirlwind romance.

You must move away from Sulani and quit your job in order to live with your spouse, which makes you sad. In response to your sadness, your spouse locks you in their attic.

You may not leave the attic (use door locks to do this), though your spouse is allowed to come in and out. You may put appliances, a bar, etc., in the attic, but your room is not allowed to exceed a 5x5 square for living space, plus an attached 2x3 bathroom. Whenever your spouse enters your room, be mean to them and/or fight with them.

>> You have two options to escape the attic: 1) If your spouse dies on their own without cheats; 2) If at least one full room of the house catches on fire. You may build fire hazards into the home in order to accomplish this. If your home catches fire but a sim puts out the fire before it grows very big, you have not yet accomplished your task.

>> You may live your life however you wish after your escape, including a divorce if your spouse has not yet died. (Let’s give her a happy ending, OK?)

10. Virginia Woolf’s Orlando

Renaissance Sim Aspiration

3 different careers culminating in Style Influencer

Traits: Gloomy, Foodie, Art Lover

You are Orlando, the titular character of literature’s queerest time travel story. You have aristocratic tastes and enjoy relaxation, fine food and the arts, and being pampered. Each new week of your life is more and more different from the one before.

Every Sunday, start the new week by changing your clothing. (At least change whichever outfit you will wear the most that week. This is usually the “everyday” category.) Swap between masculine, feminine, and/or combinations of both freely. Gender is a social construct.

When you swap your outfits, also change at least one “like” from each of the like/dislike categories. Then, change your décor and hobbies for that week accordingly.

In this challenge, you are happily polyamorous; you can cheat to add the Player trait if you like. When you choose to settle down, both your spouse and your significant other live with you.

When you get to set trends as a Style Influencer, select historical/period pieces. The costumes from Get Famous are especially encouraged.

Frequent the spa if you have Spa Day; and/or dine at experimental restaurants and/or the hottest spot in town; and/or take at least one expensive vacation per life stage.

#the sims 4 #thesims4 #ts4 #simblr #british literature #brit lit #survey of british literature #legacy challenge #sims 4 legacy #british lit legacy #britishlitlegacy #english major #englishmajor #english #literature

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marxeco · 2 years

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Resonate Through Teaching is a vast field where it focuses on many topics that students must learn; various methods for students to learn effectively; creating comfortable and safe learning environments; student-centered materials and systems; and many more. Teachers in the academic field must have pedagogical knowledge in order to educate students not only academically but also for their personal growth. Like Benjamin Franklin said, "Tell me and I forget, teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn," seeing that children must be involved for them to fully learn and be able to apply the teaching that teachers do. And as an English educator in the making, I know there are a wide range of topics to discuss regarding English, but when it comes to the "Sounds of English", there must be a change or amelioration to what I know about grammar, sentence structure, and others. It is different, but given the appropriate and efficient methods, it will be easy and best, not only for the students but also for the teachers. I have come up with the strategies of educational games and audio lessons in discussing the "Sounds of English." In terms of educational games, I’ll have them play some games that’ll test their knowledge of the sounds of English, such as "I Spy" and "Bingo". With the I Spy game, I’ll announce some letters, either the first letter or the last letter of the word, and I’ll have the students guess what word I was asking, but if the students aren’t able to distinguish what the word was or don’t know the letter word, I’ll have them just guess, so at least they tried. Only then will I know if it is correct or what the right word is. And for the Bingo game, I’ll print out some pictures in the format of Bingo grinds, then I’ll announce some letters. If they have the letter, they will have to mark it. For these games to be exciting and for the students to engage, I’ll reward the students who are able to guess the most words or first finish the game. And games will not only help the students in their study of the Sounds of English, but also promote social relationships that can build friendships and friendly atmospheres for everyone. For the audio lessons, I’ll have to play some educational music or audio with the topic of the Sounds of English. I’ll choose music that is energetic and more lively so that the students will also feel the exciting and lively vibe of the music. With the audio, the students will be able to listen to and learn the proper way of pronouncing the sounds. And not only that, music helps students feel at ease, get comfortable and relax in their surroundings. There are many ways to teach lessons to students, but for certain topics, such as the Sound of English, there must be certain ways, as it is different from grammar and sentence structure. Providing them with educational games (I Spy and Bingo) and audio lessons will be most effective for teaching sounds, and in addition, it will benefit their learning and social connections. We know that knowledge is the most wonderful gift teachers can offer to their students. However, to touch and resound what they teach through their students' hearts is what makes it meaningful. The teachers' number one priority is to lead them to this beautiful path. Teaching students in this world of sounds denotes understanding, expression, emotions, thoughts, and life, all of which are interconnected with sounds.

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sophieakatz · 2 years

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I’ve been a little frustrated with school recently, so here’s a poem I wrote in undergrad. It’s called “Meaning,” and it won the Alpha of Iowa Phi Beta Kappa chapter’s Love of Learning Poetry Prize. (The professor is Ed Folsom, and the Dickinson poem referenced is “I have a bird in spring,” which I ended up memorizing for his class.) #writersofinstagram #poetry #learning #loveoflearning #literature #english #englishmajor #poems #dickinson #emilydickinson #poem #poetrycommunity #poetsofinstagram #poet #writer #writerscommunity #student #writing #amwriting #throwback #poetrylovers #poetryisnotdead #poetryofinstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/Cgh_lBsuXJ5/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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nortonliterature · 2 years

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“I don’t know what I am. I don’t know if I am or not.”

AS I LAY DYING: A NORTON CRITICAL EDITION, Second Edition edited by Michael Gorra is now available for #newbooktuesday!

Copies can be purchased here!

#nortoncriticaledition #nortoncriticaleditions #newbook #asilaydying #williamfaulkner #englishmajor #englishclass #americanliterature #As I Lay Dying #William Faulkner #literature #modern lit #modern literature #classics #classic literature

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hannahwebster · 1 month

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#cofc #collegeofcharleston #education #english #englishmajor #englishstudies #undergraduate

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afutureteacher · 4 months

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#FutureTeacher #EnglishMajor

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marvylaxamana · 4 months

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I'm in my third year now. I can't even begin to count the number of times our college professors asked us, as education students, why we chose English as our major. The reason is that I want to make my inner child happy. I've wanted to teach English since elementary because I love interacting with children and I truly enjoy the subject. Additionally, my mom said that I do well in our English classes (well, that was back when English classes were still as easy as ABC haha). And so here I am, blogging about my experiences as an English major.

I needed to adjust to a new environment and people during my first year, which was difficult for me as an introvert. Fortunately, I knew a few folks from high school. And the mere notion of attending "college" terrified me. I think that my second year was manageable. Now that I'm a junior, I believe our thesis was my biggest challenge. Well, speaking in English is another aspect of being an English major, especially when it comes to recitations. Even though our professors are speakers of Tagalog, they still say to us, "Can you speak in English? I don't understand you." That makes sense because we are majoring in English (but it's challenging haha). Writing essays and reflection papers is another aspect of being an English major. Although I enjoy writing, I still ran out of English words in this major! Reporting is another matter. One of my favorite college memories is how, from being frightened to speak in front of a group of people, I now enjoy engaging in pertinent discussions like a true instructor. If you have glossophobia, as I do, but still want to practice public speaking, consider majoring in English. As Zig Ziglar said, F-E-A-R has two meanings: 'Forget Everything And Run' or 'Face Everything And Rise. ' The choice is yours. Literature is another aspect of majoring in English. Children and adolescent literature, Philippine literature, Afro-Asian literature, English and American literature, and Contemporary, Popular, and Emergent literature. You can name more if I haven't mentioned all the literature-related topics. In addition to the previously laid out English major stuff, we also have phonemic charts and sentence diagramming, which are all not a joke! Imagine grouping different parts of the sentence visually when performing sentence diagramming. Imagine attending an English class, and you come across /kæt/ and /ˈvɪʒn/. I felt like I could no longer read when I got to college haha.

Majoring in English is generally quite challenging. Some professors would say things like, "You are an English majors, you should know this." or even, "English majors should be the role model for all education students." But, it's possible that their purpose was not to put undue pressure on us. Perhaps they're trying to say, "As English majors, we may know this and learn more." and "English majors can set a good example for the betterment of everyone."

As a junior in college, if I were asked to give some tips, I would say to meet good friends and learn time management.

1. Be in the company of good friends. Friends who have reached adulthood mentally can assist you psychologically. Friends who will inspire you to achieve academic excellence. Friends who will lift your spirits when you're about to give a speech, report, play, or anything else that makes you anxious. Friends that won't pressure you to squander your savings and go everywhere practically every day. Yes, going out is an excellent idea, especially after a rigorous week of exams, since you definitely deserve it. However, if you can no longer pay the charges, learn how to say no!! Friends that, in a class full of dangerous knives, won't make you overthink if they are stabbing you from behind. It's important to make friends in college, but make sure they will clap for your wins instead of pulling you down (and you should clap for theirs, too). Simply put, find friends who will assist you in succeeding in college.

2. Acquire time management skills. If the professor assigned you a LOT of academic work, that is extremely distressing. Whine like a kid? Go On. Cry like a heartbroken teenager? Go On. Breathe again after that. Breathe, and then begin time management. Make a list of all the tasks you have to accomplish and their due dates. The next step is to set a schedule at which you will begin completing each activity. It is best to finish tasks with earlier deadlines first. The following tasks will then come next. It's good to rest. However, try not to let social media use take up all of your time. Still, the best rest is sleep. Health should also be a top priority. If you know that your body needs rest, give that to yourself.

That concludes my story of being an English major (those tips are just a bonus hehe). Honestly, during high school, I considered taking a different course. What if I pursue a different line of work? What happens if I give it a shot? However, being an English major made me realize I want to become a teacher. Not because I'm the best at it but because I find the language and the subject so mesmerizing.

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fulltimecatwitch · 2 years

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sick of coming of age novels written by men where they make one women ( often written without any nuance or complexity) the center of their world and blame her for everything good or bad that has happened to them since

#writers #dark academia #novels #women writers #female writers #english literature #englishmajor #english lit major

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friskyseal · 1 year

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America - The Forever War

My bed hurts my back, my pillows hurt my neck. The expensive pizza we ordered didn't have much flavor. I guess I adjusted after all. I lost ten pounds. "Valley Urgent Care" again, this time with Mom. The nurse, an old Indian man. Why are you here? I want Vicodin. I show him my "passport." 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘰𝘸𝘯𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘱𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘦𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘥 𝘢 𝘮𝘦𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘵. He shares that he has an artificial disc in his back. He mentions airport security and laughs. There's no reason to take my shoes off anymore. With the metal detector wand they started from my shoulders and 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘦𝘢𝘢𝘢𝘢𝘢𝘢𝘦𝘸𝘸𝘸𝘸𝘸𝘸!!!!!!!!!!! Off behind the curtain I went. Before they started patting me, I warned the TSA that underneath my shirt there was a large elastic bandage covering my whole midsection, just so they wouldn’t think I was hiding a bomb or something. As the nurse is flipping through my file, I catch a glimpse of a records subpoena. The doctor comes in. They didn't give you anything to hold you over? She asks. It's difficult to communicate, I reply. Have you been here before? Yes, once. I see, we gave you Xanax. Yeah. How did things go this time? Not well, but please don't tell my mother yet. She smiles. I'll give you Vicodin, but don't take it regularly; only at night, for comfort. And Ibuprofen for tissue healing. I’m really only interested in the comfort, but I keep that to myself. The prescriptions in my hand at the front desk, the Indian nurse comes over and offers his hand. We shake and he says good luck. In the car, I think about how happy I am to have met him, although I’m not sure why. I think about where I am. In the United States; in California; in Los Angeles. I made it out, I made it home. You're only getting one of these prescriptions, I tell my mom. 20 of them aren't going to last very long. Maybe long enough before I leave again. Airport Bus 128 to Kurt-Schumacher-Platz to U6 Friedrichstr to S2 Buch to Bus 354 Helios Klinikum. I know exactly how to get there. And that's good, because soon I will be back.

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Multilingualism: Language Policies of Bilingual Education in the Philippines

In today's interconnected world, multilingualism has become an increasingly valuable skill and a fascinating aspect of human communication. With globalization breaking down barriers and facilitating cross-cultural interactions, the ability to speak multiple languages has taken on new significance. From personal enrichment to professional opportunities, multilingualism offers a plethora of benefits that extend beyond mere linguistic proficiency. In this introduction, we will explore the diverse facets of multilingualism, including its cognitive, social, and cultural implications, shedding light on its importance and relevance in our contemporary society.

Multilingualism refers to the ability of an individual or a community to speak or use multiple languages proficiently. This can involve understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in two or more languages.

Multilingualism in the Philippines

The Philippines, a Southeast Asian archipelago known for its stunning landscapes and vibrant culture, stands out as a melting pot of languages. The country's linguistic diversity is a testament to its rich history and the convergence of various influences over the centuries.

The Philippines is undeniably a multilingual country, boasting a linguistic landscape that reflects its dynamic past. With over 170 languages spoken, it stands as one of the most linguistically diverse nations in the world. Among these, Filipino and English are the official languages, serving as mediums of instruction and communication in government and education.

The indigenous languages play a crucial role in preserving the cultural heritage of different regions. From Tagalog in Luzon to Cebuano in the Visayas and Hiligaynon in Mindanao, each area has its own distinct language, adding to the intricate tapestry of Philippine multilingualism.

The roots of the Philippines' multilingualism can be traced back to its colonial history. Spanish, as the former colonial language, has left its mark on the local languages, with many borrowing vocabulary and expressions.

Additionally, the American period introduced English, which has become deeply ingrained in the educational system and daily life. Recognizing the need for unity in such a diverse linguistic landscape, the Philippines implemented policies to promote bilingual education. Filipino, based on Tagalog, serves as the national language, fostering a sense of identity among Filipinos. English, on the other hand, is emphasized to enhance global communication and competitiveness. While multilingualism is a source of cultural richness, it also poses challenges.

Language barriers can impede effective communication, particularly in a country with such linguistic diversity. However, initiatives to promote inclusivity and celebrate linguistic heritage contribute to a more harmonious coexistence. In conclusion, the Philippines proudly stands as a multilingual country, embracing the myriad languages that weave together its cultural fabric. This linguistic diversity is not just a reflection of the past but a vibrant aspect of contemporary Filipino identity, enriching the nation and fostering a sense of unity in diversity.

Policymaking and Language Planning

Recognizing the importance and diversity of languages within a society, policymakers handle multilingualism through language planning. This can involve creating language policies that protect linguistic rights and cultural diversity, encouraging the use of different languages in public services, government, and education, and allocating funds for the preservation and advancement of minority languages. The goal of language planning is to strike a balance between the preservation of linguistic diversity and the requirement for a common language for communication.

In the Philippines, policymakers acknowledge multilingualism through language planning efforts that aim to promote the country's linguistic diversity while also ensuring effective communication and education.The Philippines has two official languages, Filipino (based on Tagalog) and English. Both are used in government, education, and media. This recognition reflects the country's multilingual reality, where many Filipinos speak various languages and dialects alongside Filipino and English.

Department of Education (DepEd) has implemented the MTB-MLE program, which uses students' mother tongues as the language of instruction in the early years of schooling. This approach aims to improve learning outcomes by allowing students to learn in a language they understand best.

Language planning in the Philippines acknowledges and addresses multilingualism by recognizing the diverse linguistic landscape of the country and implementing policies that support the use and development of multiple languages.

Goals of Multilingual Education Policies

The policy of promotion of multilingualism aims at measures that eliminate, or at least reduce, the factors that lead to language loss. It encourages the use of many languages in the private domain. It ensures that the use of languages in the public domain is non-discriminatory.

The goal of language policies is to react to the needs, interests, and concerns of the local community. As well as to encourage the creation and implementation of educationally sound language learning programs.

The Philippine Bilingual Education Policy (BEP) Consistent with the 1987 constitutional mandate and a declared policy of the National Board of Education (NBE) on bilingualism in the schools (NBE Resolution No. 73-7, s.1973) the Department of Education, Culture and Sports (DECS) promulgated its language policy. The policy was first implemented in 1974 when DECS issued Dept. Order No. 25, s. 1974 titled, “Implementing Guidelines for the Policy on Bilingual Education.” Bilingual education in the Philippines is defined operationally as the separate use of Filipino and English as the media of instruction in specific subject areas. As embodied in the DECS Order No. 25, Pilipino (changed to Filipino in 1987) shall be used as medium of instruction in social studies/social sciences, music, arts, physical education, home economics, practical arts and character education. English, on the other hand is allocated to science, mathematics and technology subjects.

The same subject allocation is provided in the 1987 Policy on Bilingual Education which is disseminated through Department Order No. 52, s. 1987. The policy is as follows: The policy on Bilingual Education aims at the achievement of competence in both Filipino and English at the national level, through the teaching of both languages and their use as media of instruction at all levels. The regional languages shall be used as auxiliary languages in Grades I and II. The aspiration of the Filipino nation is to have its citizens possess skills in Filipino to enable them to perform their functions and duties in order to meet the needs of the country in the community of nations.

The goals of the Bilingual Education Policy shall be:

1. enhanced learning through two languages to achieve quality education as called for by the 1987 Constitution;

2. the propagation of Filipino as a language of literacy;

3. the development of Filipino as a linguistic symbol of national unity and identity;

4. the cultivation and elaboration of Filipino as a language of scholarly discourse, that is to say its continuing intellectualization; and the maintenance of English as an international language for the Philippines and as a non-exclusive language of science and technology.

Filipino and English shall be used as media of instruction, the use allocated to specific subjects in the curriculum as indicated in the Department Order No. 25, s. 1974.

The regional languages shall be used as auxiliary media of instruction and as initial language for literacy, where needed.

Filipino and English shall be taught as language subjects in all levels to achieve the goals of bilingual competence.

Since competence in the use of both Filipino and English is one of the goals of the Bilingual Education Policy, continuing improvement in the teaching of both languages, their use as media of instruction and the specification of their functions in Philippine schooling shall be the responsibility of the whole educational system.

Tertiary level institutions shall lead in the continuing intellectualization of Filipino. The program of intellectualization, however, shall also be pursued in both the elementary and secondary levels.

The Department of Education, Culture and Sports shall cooperate with the National Language Commission which according to the 1987 Constitution, shall be tasked with the further development and enrichment of Filipino.

The Department of Education Culture and Sports shall provide the means by which the language policy can be implemented with the cooperation of government and non-government organizations.

The Department shall program funds for implementing the Policy, in such areas as materials production, in-service training, compensatory and enrichment program for non-Tagalogs, development of a suitable and standardized Filipino for classroom use and the development of appropriate evaluative instruments.

References:

Language Programs and Policies in Multilingual Societies (Saranza, 2015)

Lo Bianco, J. (2010). The importance of language policies and multilingualism for cultural diversity. International Social Science Journal, 61(199), 37–67. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1468-2451.2010.01747.x

Subhadrabandhu, P. (2023, May 12). Languages of the Philippines: a rich tapestry of cultural heritage. Berlitz Thailand. https://berlitzthailandonline.com/blogs/exclusive-articles/languages-of-philippines

Department of Linguistics - UP Diliman. (2021b, November 22). Counter-Babel: Reframing Linguistic Practices in Multilingual Philippines - Department of Linguistics - UP Diliman. https://linguistics.upd.edu.ph/news/counter-babel-reframing-linguistic-practices-in-multilingual-philippines/

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