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Overall the book was a good read and touched on some various topics that are discussed in our class.

I am amazed at how the reading assignments in this class interest me. I gave up my leisure reading in order to have the time to attend this school, and I find myself losing my self in this reading, just like my "fun" books.

I definitely learned a great deal from our discussions about this book. I really did not like it at all until the class sat down and analyzed the many levels Conrad addressed in his story. I thought the endless paradoxes in the book, once brought to light, were actually very interesting. My favorite section, however, was the poetry unit. I really enjoyed the poem ?The Blues? by Billy Collins the most because of my respect for music. I think Collins really makes a point in his poem about just how important music is and how it allows people who are very different to connect on many levels. I also loved ?Love Calls Us to the Things of This World? by Richard Wilbur. The imagery in this poem was absolutely amazing, and I adored how he made the ordinary things seem mystical with his words. I loved how the laundry became angels. If only we could look at the world from that point of view more often, it would be a much happier place.

My favorite part of the class were the discussions that followed the readings. I enjoyed the different views people had over topic and what they read. In my opinion, “Thirty-Eight Who Saw Murder Didn’t Call Police” by Martin Gansberg brought up the most discussion and was my personal favorite. I and other people in the class could not believe, no one helped Catherine Genovese any of the times the man came back to finish the job of killing.

Among many things, I learned out of this course, here are a three outcome that is worth mentioning. First, responding orally and in writing to evaluate, analyze, and critically assess the ideas and meaning of diverse texts. Second, making appropriate rhetorical decisions to achieve the purpose of a written work, based on an understanding of ethical issues and underlying assumptions and values in the argument. Third, demonstrating understanding of the interdependent relationship of reading, writing, and thinking and reflect on their thinking as part of a larger community of thinkers.

He offers excellent advice on reading the New Testament. To understand the New Testament, one should read it the way people of the first century AD, who had no knowledge of the Trinity Doctrine, would have read it. If the Trinity Doctrine is true, then the writers of the New Testament

I have learned a lot about the bible that I didn’t know throughout the class. The first person to see the risen lord out of his tomb was Mary Magdalene, which is written in the gospel of John. Jesus Christ was born in Bethlehem in a manger on December 25th. Jesus left Simon a very direct message to start the church. Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John are the writings about Jesus, or gospels, and the first four books in the New Testament. “In the beginning,” are the first words of the New and Old

In addition to the reading, I thought it was beneficial to discuss and analyze the writings of Malcolm Gladwell, this too involved critical thinking by way of interpreting what Gladwell discussed and what he was inferring as well. It was both interesting and beneficial to see everyone’s interpretation of the text and to see the various ways they explained it through their writings. This has been a very beneficial course, and I can see why the college has chosen this particular

Not only has this course prepared me for English classes in the future, it has also directed me in becoming a more well-rounded student. One major lesson that I learned throughout the course of this class is to always be on top of my homework and finish my work on time. When the professor had explained the importance of coming to class prepared I realized the importance of starting work preemptively. By beginning work ahead of time I am able to read and annotate text far more efficiently. When I had learned how to properly annotate and decipher text, the teachings of my professor had it trickled into other classes. Being prepared for your class is something that is necessary for all college classes. On that day I learned the true importance of planning ahead for essays and prioritizing my time efficiently.

There were many concepts that I learned during this course and there are a few of them that I have integrated into my study habits each time I read a passage. The first one is authorial intent, and according to Duvall & Hays (2012), it is when the author stresses the determination of the meaning of the text (p. 193). This concept consists of the reader researching to find out exactly what the author is saying and to make sure they remove their own interpretation so that the author’s meaning is only comprehended. When an author speaks, they are attempting to communicate the meaning using specific words and phrases in the writing, so we must refrain from adding our own interpretation to the meaning. This compels me to forget what I have learned in the past and read with a fresh open mind which then helps me renew my knowledge about the scriptures. This goes hand in hand with finding out the literary meaning the author is conveying.

Often when reading through the books of the Bible, one can become so intent on looking for key points that he passes over them without realizing. When the objectives are known early on, it is easier to digest the lesson and tie supporting points in with the main theme.

From this week’s reading, I was able learn about the history of the Promise Land and how Joshua conquered the land. From the Book of Joshua to 2 Kings, there were significant events that took place that had an impact on the how we deal current situations. Knowing the history of the bible, gives a person knowledge and insight of how people dealt with God.

Information and comments set in accordance with the central character period: from Abraham in Genesis John, the writer of Revelation. This makes the atlas Wright is very useful for students trying to put their Bible study in its proper context. A thorough index in helping return these as

Turns out the least helpful section of this course in my opinion was the chapter on actively reading. I have always been an avid reader and I’ve never had a problem with reading comprehension so most of the information and reading strategies that were presented in the text just sounded redundant and didn’t seem to apply to me. There isn’t much I would change about the course except for maybe the length of some writing assignments.

I know this class will refresh my memory on some English literature I learned eons ago.  I’m also looking forward to reading some really good stories, books and learning about authors and the reason they write or research in certain ways.  The terminology used throughout the textbook; will be extremely helpful in my personal and work life in regards to college work and as a social work assisting with various