now that, thanks to all of you, we have the module just about finalized;
i am currently reconsidering everything, course-wise.
i’m open to ideas, constructive criticism, “humble” suggestions, anything you would like to bring on board, or take off it for that matter, the works.
i do have an idea.
i understand that you are overloaded with coursework this semester, so here is one suggestion:
perfect your papers, as many drafts as it takes; the final version of this one will count for the term paper too.
however, in lieu of this, as a group, instead of the workshopping sessions, in and out of class, we construct this critical comparative grid per chapter and consolidate it — going right back to the beginning, up to where we are now.
i would have loved to have 19 beautiful minds constructively feed into 19 other papers. it would have been something to behold. next time, though there may less of you there.
i shall still keep the writing intensive component alive by working with you on your current papers, as many drafts and conferences with me as it takes.
i told you i am more concerned with quality than quantity, but from what I have seen, 2500 seems like a reasonable word limit to develop a sufficiently complex paper and fulfill the requirements for this course. if you haven’t come to see me about this paper and the expanded idea, do schedule a conference.
That plus if we continue our presentations, and can manage to grid the whole thing will be sufficient, and significant for us, contribution to academia, at least to go up on our little wall.
also don’t relax on your presentations or your readings.
have a nice day.
and for God’s sake, someone at some point volunteer to take over this whole remoduling business. i’ve been doing it all this time:
go into edit, add your own names (at the very least in the numbered slots), and change the framework with consensus.
*Mishel, we’ll have to discuss your grad level conditions, an important technicality. You have less of a courseload this semester so we could talk about whether you can do another paper. But, please don’t stress out about this either.
TWO MORE THINGS, lastword:
1. There will be a B+ or A- pre-req for registering for Frameworks II, if you’re interested in putting yourself through this type of thing, again, hehe. Even for those who aren’t, but are concerned about their grades overall, keep up the effort for a bit longer, we’re almost done: i’m convinced, if you all try your best, everyone could still earn an A in the course.
2. Kyla has agreed that all of you taking her class can “double-dip” extra-credit papers on the current situation for her class(es) and mine. As far as I am concerned anything creative or critical is acceptable. So, if you feel you’re lagging behind, write it. Even if you aren’t.
On Nov 14, 8:19 pm, amna noor wrote:
sir, can you plz explain what actually final term workship [I love this slip of the tongue coinage; and would have loved to explain how our workship is going to sail off into the wonderful world of workshopping, nida-learnt as i am -- but, next time] is going to
be?
