1.09.2012
Post Due Jan. 10
The first class was... fun? Well at least it was interesting! As I mentioned in the first post I am a design major with zero background about anything related to this class. I want to get the Creative City certificate which requires this class. Now- back to the fun stuff. The first reading I did (Urban Policy Reconsidered) actually kept me awake unlike many that I have read for previous classes. It got a little wordy for me near the end when they discussed autonomy (which I am still sort of unclear on-- good comment possibility... just sayin'). I did however, grasp the idea of communitarianism and individualism pretty well. More than the others at least. The in-class discussions on this were entertaining and helpful. I think everybody has individualistic tendencies. I think it is human nature to put yourself before others but this doesn't change the fact that people also value helping others and investing in the community. Both sides of the discussion in class had valid points though. I think the class will remain interesting as long as people keep voicing their opinions and I keep learning about what urban policy is. Anyway. Overall I am excited to get out of the design school and learn about some new things and I think this class will be very informative and interesting.
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Hi Jessica,
ReplyDeleteI agree that the reading got to be a little much by the end, but I still found it very interesting and informative. I wish I could help you with autonomy, but I am also rather unclear on the concept. I also feel that people tend to have individualistic tendencies, but many people also love to help others. Like it was said in class, people could be doing charitable work because it makes them feel good, therefore making it individualistic, but I feel that people want others to feel good too. For me, when I volunteer, I feel good knowing that others feel good, but its more of an added bonus rather than a selfish reason for being helpful or charitable. The class discussion was very interesting and everyone made very good points. I also agree with you that it will be nice to learn something new that I have never taken a class on before. I hope you enjoy the class!
I'm in a similar situation. My degree is in Criminology and Criminal Justice, I suppose public policy has a little bit to do with that, but I am taking the class because its an an option of a list of required classes. And I agree that the discussions in class were interesting, I just hope that they stay a little bit more on topic next class.
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