We’ll give blogs another chance, first, cross whatever is crossable…
Next, we’ll give presentations on What You Believe about Writing. Afterwards, I’d like you to email me your Keynote/PowerPoint files.
Now, we’re ready for “What’s the Matter with College.” To repeat…
- What does Perlstein mean by the phrase “culture of enervation?” How does this apply to college life?
- How does Perlstein think college has changed since back in his day? What evidence does he give for this?
- Reread the paragraph beginning “Most of my interviewees were happy…” What is the implicit attitude towards Caroline that the author expresses? Why does he feel this way? What does he have against her?
- What does the debate about the Uncommon application say about the realities of Colleges and economics?
- What is a college supposed to do? Get you a job? Make you an educated person? Connect you with important people? Give you an excuse to leave your parents behind? Explain how you see the function and value of College.
Then, I’ll explain the syllabus unless we run out of time again.
