10-week World History class…got a lot more than I bargained
for. This class has in everyway possible meet the learning outcomes set forth
in the syllabus. Outcomes listed as 1 – 6 were definitely achieved through the
weekly readings and blogs, short answer quiz questions, group activities,
analytical papers, and through a research paper. This was the first time that I
participated in a blog and it was very helpful in remembering and reiterating
what I had read in that week’s readings as well being able to add my thought on
the readings. It also helped by being able to go back to my blogs and
referencing events that were interesting. The short answer quizzes definitely
challenged me by getting the reading done and understanding it in depth in
order to do the quiz. Group activities were much more interesting than
expected. My top two definitely have to be the acting out of the Epic of
Gilgamesh and the intense debate a few weeks back. The activities done on the
Silk, Sand, and Sea roads were also very helpful because that week was one of
the ones that I didn’t do my reading on time and this activity definitely
helped. It was interesting to see that as those transportation routes were developing
so were the interactions between a wide range of people. They all had a common
goal of making money and getting their consumers goods out in the market.
Ironically, that still goes on today. We use all sorts of distribution channels
to get our goods and services out. Though, thanks to technology we are able to do
that a bit quicker than before. Our first analytical paper was a little
difficult for me because I couldn’t choose a side or more so I couldn’t fully
defend the side I wanted to. After a nice conversation with Ms. Andrews I was
able to finish my paper. I often find myself doing more research on the people
of the Pacific and their sea voyages because of that first analytical paper and
awkward position I was put in. The research paper was awesome! I learned so
much about my topic and I also got to know a great same-sex couple. I have a
stack of books waiting for me to read as a result of my research. I recall Ms.
Andrews stating in class that if someone left the class wanting to know more
about a subject we studied in class that that would make her happy. Well, I can
say I have a list of about 5 subjects that I’m definitely interested in knowing
a lot more about.
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