Final Exam
12/12/2011
Among vidéos reçus, I have this as a sample final examination format. I did spend a certain amount of time before the PhD examination, practicing ways of summarizing Proust. Axé.
Month: December 2011
Illich, again
12/12/2011
In convivial institutions (and the societies they make up) modern technologies serve ‘politically interrelated individuals rather than managers’. (Illich 1975: 12). Such institutions are characterized by ‘their vocation of service to society, by spontaneous use of and voluntary participation in them by all members of society (Gajardo 1994: 716). Ivan Illich (1975a) uses “convivial” as … More Illich, again
Winter Break
12/12/2011
Some things to do: – review 1 book – resubmit at least 1 if not 2 mss., or put them together into 1 and submit – rework departmental and own websites – seriously prepare all classes – visit bookstores – rifle through current print journals at at least 1 major library – do annual report … More Winter Break
Spring Semester
11/12/2011
In the spring, I will teach Tuesdays and Thursdays. All classes are senior level, the easiest level, and I have taught these particular courses before. Mondays, I will do research and then prepare classes. Wednesdays, I will do research, prepare classes and occasionally attend a meeting. I will grade and hold office hours Tuesday and … More Spring Semester
On Space
10/12/2011
I am harvesting blood oranges. Usually they are killed by hurricanes or frost, but now there are very many, red and sweet. We are finishing the semester, so of course it is orange-time. The academic advisors keep saying you must save time, “protect” it like a fortress, but with all due respect to time, I … More On Space
An accurate view of this island in DK
10/12/2011
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Grading II (Skip to my Lou)
10/12/2011
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Grading I
10/12/2011
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Sur le Mexique
09/12/2011
From John Ackerman. (I do not know John Ackerman and I do not know what it is like to be John Ackerman, but I claim to covet his education and job –.) The idea that Mexico´s President Felipe Calderón has conducted a “frontal attack” against the drug cartels is patently false. There are no signs … More Sur le Mexique
Finishing more
08/12/2011
Now we have accomplished even more this semester. I am truly amazed at the vista and I think there is more to come. Axé.
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