What do you remember most vividly from the first lecture? Try to focus on a detail, on something that has a personal resonance for you, something that maybe nobody else noticed.
COMMENT: Avoid long answers. Write mostly short sentences. You want your classmates to read what you have to say.
REPLY: read all the comments before yours. Choose one that mentions something you did not notice or that you forgot but that is meaningful to you.
IF YOU WERE NOT IN CLASS: Read all the comments. REPLY to the comment that tickled your curiosity the most.
Hello everyone!
ReplyDeleteI believe what stood out for me the most in our first lecture (and I have a feeling most of you will agree) is the topic of "tribe". What we thought a tribe looked like, how we were "stereotyped" in our tribe. Also I did love hearing some of our classmates stories on what tribe they were from. Professor Fabio story stood out, well his daughters story when they first watched the Olympics and saw the Chinese figure skaters. Looking forward to tomorrows lecture. (how the Irish would leave off a letter) Cheers! Paulina Cataldo
As stated in Paulina's comment, the Olympics anecdote was certainly interesting and worth further contemplation.
ReplyDeleteWhat resonated most with me was our instructors remarks on racism being perpetuated by Italian Americans.
While it may seem like responsibility is being shifted by saying that racism was the cost of acceptance, it is a deep reflection that I hope we will further explore.
~ Brance P.
DeleteWhat resonated the most with me was, like Paulina mentioned, our discussion on tribes and which tribes we feel an attachment too. This intrigued me the most because while many of us shared the tribes in which we feel we belong too, it simultaneously confines us into a box. Stereotypes and preconceived notions are made about us when we identify with a certain group. I personally find labels, and I suppose by extension, tribes, to be damaging to society because we are all unique and we all are much more than what or who we identify with.
ReplyDeleteYesterday's conversation was very interesting as I had a perspective on other cultures. When listening to our class mentioning some stereotypes I haven't been aware of from other students.
ReplyDeleteI find myself intrigued in the stereotypes themselves and how people viewed their stereotypes. They always had a story to come with it like how if you were Irish, you were often associated with alcohol. These labels were built upon and I found it very interesting how each stereotype associated with each person.
Yesterday's class was very interesting. Although I enjoyed the tribe drawing exercise, the 5 minute University video stuck with me the most. I found it hilarious but also true for the most part. Today's college system is flawed for the fact that most of the time your grade is based off of one or two test scores throughout a whole semester. It tests your memorization skills rather than how much you truly know. I have been guilty of neglecting a course (Biology) throughout the semester in the past and just studying the material for the final and have done surprising well. Although I got a good grade, I simply feel that to this day I don't really know much about what i learned in biology.
ReplyDeleteI believe you bring up a great point. The university video was a simple comedy skit, but it brought to light the systematic flaws we face as college students. I feel as though the main focus in schools these days are to memorize answers on an exam/test, rather than actually learning the material at hand. Not only do we waste precious time memorizing unnecessary material for a degree, we spend thousands of dollars just to get a job/career to pay off that degree. Sadly, it feels like we're stuck in a cycle of unfortunate circumstances.
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ReplyDeleteYesterday during the class we had unexpected and at the same time informative discussions about tribes. I have never before thought about myself as a part of a tribe. In my mind the word tribe more associates with the term that comes from such disciplines as anthropology and archaeology. It was interesting to know from my classmates about stereotypes that people used to attribute with their tribes. As a future teacher, I like the personal example that Professor Fabio shared with us when he taught his daughters to tell about the other children without mentioning their racial or ethnical identity even when they try to tell that these children made something bad.
Vivica Sanchez
ReplyDeleteYesterday in class we spoke about what we consider a tribe and we had to reflect on whether we feel we apart of one. Some people felt they weren't and others reflected on who they are. Some were conflicted on choosing one because they from mixed cultures. We also focused alot on sterotypes and how even the ones we feel are harmless can start negative conversations and this is why things like racism exist. Like Professor Fabio explained why growing up he referained from allowing his children to use race when explaining a situation.
Ferjana Safa
ReplyDeleteFrom the first lecture yesterday, I remembered a couple of things. I particularly remembered drawing what I imagined a tribe looked like with my eyes closed. We also discussed certain stereotypes that people assumed about different groups of people. What really stood out was the lecture about tribes. Mainly because I never considered to be apart of a tribe. Additionally, we had watched this comedy style video on how college functioned. The words that were conveyed still resonates to how classes are still set up.
Mosammeth Nishat Tabassum
ReplyDeleteYesterday we learned we spoke in the class about tribes and what we imagine a tribe we is. We spoke about what tribes we were from and stereotypes regarding these tribes. I personally enjoyed the way professor Fabio taught yesterday he used real life experiences in the lecture instead of just basing the class on power-point slides.
Yesterday in class we spoke about what makes a tribe and how we imagine one to be. We also went into depth about different stereotypes that different groups of people have to endure. This lecture was very interesting because it is something relevant in today's world as well as our individual lives.
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ReplyDeleteThe part of the lecture that I remember the most was when the Professor spoke about when different cultures came to America and were mistreated. More specifically when he said "The moment Italians became 'white' , they became racist". This really spoke to me because I have noticed this in older generations of my family who are Italian Americans.
This is a very interesting point that you brought up. When he said that I just listened but I never gave it thought. It is good that you were able to testify to this as well. It makes sense because as a previously marginalized group they know what it feels like to be mistreated. Therefore, now that they're given a chance they need to fit in; they need to blend in with the majority in order to fit in. Unfortunately, part of fitting in and blending in is looking down on others, I guess. America mistreated many cultures but also there was a rank. Some cultures and groups were treated less unfairly compared to others even though on a grandeur scale America mistreated their minority groups.
DeleteThe most vivid thing that I remember about the lecture from yesterday was the discussion on tribes and how there are many tribes on many different continents. I also noticed that people were grouping their ethnic or national identity into tribes. I had no idea that this was possible, I always thought of tribes as a homogeneous set of people with compact cultural values and practices. I guess that the term can be used in many different contexts as demonstrated on Tuesday.
ReplyDeleteWhat stuck out the most and was the most memorable to me was the anecdotes that Professor Carasi provided. Him telling us of how he corrected his two daughters when they used race to describe a person got me to think about how much of a role race and ethnicity plays in our lives whether we're conscious of it or not. Although we've only had one class i think that Professor Carasi applying himself in the lessons is going to benefit the course and how we understand the material being taught.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you because the professor's story about his daughters is something that happens all the time, unconsciously. We were born into a society to see the difference in people and to be afraid of that difference. It has become second nature for many people, it is going to take a long time to stop it, because its like second nature to blame whatever the person did on their race, which aids in the ignorance and fear perpetuated through society using media, oral (word of mouth), text, and more.
DeleteWhat I remember most vividly from Tuesday's lecture was our conversation about how present the use of stereotypes are in our every day lives. I also thought it was interesting when we went through the stereotypes of our own cultures and analyzed them.
ReplyDeleteSomething that stood with me after Tuesdays lecture is the tribes we identify ourselves to belong to and the stereotypes associated with them. Learning about stereotypes I have never heard before will subconsciously follow me in daily life. For Example, if I happen to see an Italian-American person drinking seltzer water I may think back to Tuesday's lecture when a student mentioned Italians love seltzer and the professor happened to be drinking it at the moment. It is often that we do not take notice to stereotypes until we are exposed to them.
ReplyDeleteThe most important thing learned from the first class was what the term "tribe" meant to everyone in class coming from different ethnicity's. We all had different perspectives from what we've seen on TV, learned in school, etc. We also learned the many different stereotypes coming from diverse countries and how they can be very offensive. Italians for example are stereotyped to be part of the mafia, eat pasta and pizza everyday, hairy, etc. We emphasized the importance of different races/culture.
ReplyDeleteThe most important thing learned from the first class was what the term "tribe" meant to everyone in class coming from different ethnicity's. We all had different perspectives from what we've seen on TV, learned in school, etc. We also learned the many different stereotypes coming from diverse countries and how they can be very offensive. Italians for example are stereotyped to be part of the mafia, eat pasta and pizza everyday, hairy, etc. We emphasized the importance of different races/culture.
ReplyDeleteI found a lot of what was said in class interesting, but what stuck with me the most was the discussions about Stereotypes. I know that all races are looked at with different stereotypes but I did not realizes that there were so many, majority of the stereotypes brought up in class I have never heard before and even though I myself am from a group or " Tribe" as we said in class, that is looked down upon everyday I still don't know all the stereotypes directed at us. I don't want to learn any new stereotypes because I don't want to subconsciously live by those uncommon beliefs.
ReplyDeleteI look forward to tonight's class and our discussions.
ReplyDeleteOne thing I vividly remember from our lecture was the discussion we had about the diverse tribes we all belong to, and how those tribes face racial discrimination and stereotypes. Certain words and phrases, shared around the class room, made me realize how cruel and judgmental people can be. Realizing, how one word/phrase can affect an entire tribe, alarmed me. I believe we, as a community, can do better and should do better. We live in a very diverse world, and if we seek respect from others, we should first treat others with respect. I believe one person can make a difference, and everyone should try.
What I remember most vividly about the first lecture is the impact stereotypes have in the long term. They not only cary historical implications but long lasting effects towards the people who have been discriminated against. We have to be more conscious about the things we say and think in order to move towards a society where we don’t use prejudices to divide each other. I think that is something I will always remember from this class.
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I love the point you brought up about how stereotypes have a long term effect. I feel that a lot of people do not truly understand how much of a long term effect these stereotypes have on people who come from a stereotyped background as well as on how society develop for person to person communication.
DeleteWhat stood out the most from the class discussion was realizing that a lot of people believe the stereotypes people share about other cultures. We spread on rumor about another and people begin to believe it. People always think that Puerto Ricans from New York City do not know how to speak Spanish. When it can be common but it doesn’t mean that it’s true. I realized people tend to always believe what they hear and it’s constant issue that we have to prove these stereotypes wrong.
ReplyDeleteThis post is interesting. I was not aware of this stereotype in relation to Puerto Ricans specifically in New York City.
DeleteOne thing that stood out to me from our first lecture, was the way we defined tribe. Even though we all categorize ourselves based on ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, etc, it appeared that the majority of us had a set idea of what a tribe is. This especially proved true to me as the person in front of me drew the same as I did for a tribe. Even though we all have our own tribes, we stereotype what a tribe is/looks like.
ReplyDeleteI agree with your opinion. When Professor Fabio Girelli-Carasi asked the class to close their eyes and visualize the image of the tribe, what I thought of was a group of people living in the forest, they did not wear decent clothes like everyone else, but only use leaves to cover their body. And when the professor asks which tribe we belong to. I was confused because I never thought that I belonged to any tribe, and I am just a Vietnamese.
DeleteWhat I remember most during the first lesson was that I saw one of my nation's tribes appear on the classroom screen. I want to share with you that The Hmong people are an ethnic group in East and Southeast Asia. They are a sub-group of the Miao people, and live mainly in Southern China, Vietnam and Laos. Although they are Vietnamese, they speak a language different from Vietnamese. Their culture and life are also completely different from Vietnamese people.
ReplyDeleteBesides, I also learned about the stereotypes of people when they mentioned Italians. For example, Italians are usually very noisy, and they have lots of mafia stories.
What I remember most during the first lesson was that I saw one of my nation's tribes appear on the classroom screen. I want to share with you that The Hmong people are an ethnic group in East and Southeast Asia. They are a sub-group of the Miao people, and live mainly in Southern China, Vietnam and Laos. Although they are Vietnamese, they speak a language different from Vietnamese. Their culture and life are also completely different from Vietnamese people.
ReplyDeleteBesides, I also learned about the stereotypes of people when they mentioned Italians. For example, Italians are usually very noisy, and they have lots of mafia stories.
What I remember most vividly from the first lecture is the discussion about our tribe, what do we see/ think of when we are talking about tribes and it relationship to stereotypes because labels is what brings us together to embrace the diversity that exist in america. However, with society that is moved by fear and ignorance, when people are ruled by these factors are unable to see the beauty in our differences and start judging things that they have no clue about or something they are scared to kn ow because of what was taught to them and for the simple fact that its simply different.
ReplyDeletei remember the barriers of stereotypical comments made by people who have hate in there soul. Belonging to a tribe is one thing i can’t say i have in my heart but i’m excited to see if i’m wrong.
ReplyDeleteIn class, we learned about tribes and the different types of stereotypes that people had. Ranging from Asian to hispanic tribes, I learned from every tribe and found it intriguing. We also spoke on Italian stereotypes like how we assume all they eat is pizza, say ma ma mia, think they are gangsters, etc.
ReplyDeleteFor our first class one thing that I took most from the class was when professor Carasi asked the class to draw what we imagined our tribe would look like and where they would be located across the world. The reason This caught my attention the most is because I feel that what ever first comes to mind for us and what we envision for our tribe would tell the class and the professor what you associate with most. Some other good points that the professor told us was the abuse of or over stating of scapegoats such as when professor Carasi's boss made a joke about the mafia to him.
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