1. Who is your classmate, what is the component category, what is the name of the choice?
My classmate is Carolyn Sandine. It is component 4A. The choice is Bievenidos a Newport Beach by Firoozeb Dumas.
2. What is something this classmate said about the choice that relates to any of the assignments in project 2-3?
The classmate said the essay reminds her of the stereotypical Southern California family. She then goes on to describe this stereotype. This reminds me of projects 2 and 3 because we were required to list the stereotypes of the area we were taking a trip to. I think it is important to not stereotype other because you may assume something that is totally false.
3. What is something different this classmate said about their choice that you did not realize before when you completed projects 2-3?
This classmate said that the family had to follow strict guidelines in their neighborhood. They had to take in the trash promptly after the trash truck came, and they had to park their cars on the side of the house. I didn't realize that beyond the look of an area their is also a social code that you must observe. This reminds me of the Beverly Hills story I read in which the author picks up on the social code very well.
4. How would you relate this to Freire's ideas regarding dialogue?
I feel Freire would see this as a learning experience and an educational dialogue. My classmate is passing on the knowledge of social codes to me. I am learning, and in the process so is my classmate. To teach is to know. It is impossible to share knowledge without a deep understanding of what is to be explained.
5. How has project 2 and 3 helped you with the readings of the textbook?
Projects two and three got my observation sensors buzzing. It awoke my senses. I think alot of the time we go through life and never stop and smell the roses. We see them, we know they smell well, but we never take the time to really discover them because our preconception of them deems the task a waste of time.
Sunday, July 20, 2008
Week 5: Project 5b
1) Who is your classmate, what is the component category, what is the name of the choice?
My classmate is Genevieve Hubley. This is from component 4A. My choice is Ode to Caltrans by Hector Tobar.
2) What is something this classmate said about the choice that relates to any of the assignments in projects 2-3?
Genevieve describes the freeways of California in her summary of Ode to Caltrans. This reminds me of the online trips we took in project 2. In both cases vivid sceneries are described allowing the reader to feel like they are really there. This seems to be the style of all the stories of My California. They are each authors description of their part of California the way they see it.
3: What is something different this classmate said about the choice that you did not realize before when you completed projects 2-3?
This classmate mentions how the author makes very detailed observations. Previously, when I completed projects 2 and 3, I didn't realize you could make such detailed observations. I just described the obvious. Now I know that when describing something you should do it in detail.
4. How would you relate this to Freire's ideas regarding dialogue?
I think Freire would appreciate the fact that my classmate has noted the author's attention to detail and then enlightened myself about it. This is the process of expansion of knowledge. Dialogue is the sharing of observations and learned knowledge.
5. How has project 2-3 helped you with the readings of the textbook?
Projects 2 and 3 basically put me in the shoes of the authors themselves. Each author is writing about there part of California. Projects 2 and 3 forced us to do the same thing. The projects gave us students a perspective and framework to better understand the textbook.
My classmate is Genevieve Hubley. This is from component 4A. My choice is Ode to Caltrans by Hector Tobar.
2) What is something this classmate said about the choice that relates to any of the assignments in projects 2-3?
Genevieve describes the freeways of California in her summary of Ode to Caltrans. This reminds me of the online trips we took in project 2. In both cases vivid sceneries are described allowing the reader to feel like they are really there. This seems to be the style of all the stories of My California. They are each authors description of their part of California the way they see it.
3: What is something different this classmate said about the choice that you did not realize before when you completed projects 2-3?
This classmate mentions how the author makes very detailed observations. Previously, when I completed projects 2 and 3, I didn't realize you could make such detailed observations. I just described the obvious. Now I know that when describing something you should do it in detail.
4. How would you relate this to Freire's ideas regarding dialogue?
I think Freire would appreciate the fact that my classmate has noted the author's attention to detail and then enlightened myself about it. This is the process of expansion of knowledge. Dialogue is the sharing of observations and learned knowledge.
5. How has project 2-3 helped you with the readings of the textbook?
Projects 2 and 3 basically put me in the shoes of the authors themselves. Each author is writing about there part of California. Projects 2 and 3 forced us to do the same thing. The projects gave us students a perspective and framework to better understand the textbook.
Week 5: Project 5a Group 1
1. Title:
909 by Percivial Everett
2. Brief Summary:
Everett begins the essay by comparing the laid back and rugged personality of Riverside county with other more sophisticated counties like L.A. County. He refers to riverside county by its zip code 909. Everett tell how Riverside's Mission Inn previously was the destination for movie stars and celebrities to relax. Then someone discovered Palm Springs and now Riverside is just a highway connecting L.A. and Palm Springs. Everett then talks about his mule Monk, and how he enjoys riding him through the 909 desert. On his mule ride, Everett sees cars in the distance on the highway. He is glad they are far away, because to them Riverside is just a highway to Palm Springs.
3. Favorite Quote:
"Before I head up, I swing south and around a crater that was caused by an exploded automobile." p. 123 My California
4: What the reading made me think of:
This reading made me think of my hometown Cloverdale and its simplicity compared to Santa Rosa. Santa Rosa is way bigger; its newspaper, the Press Democrat, dwarfs the Cloverdale Reveille. Things are much different in a small town. Life is slower. There is less crime. I like Santa Rosa better though, because it is more exciting and there is more to do.
5: One thing I learned from the reading:
I never knew Riverside County was a desert. I always thought of mountains and green trees when I thought of Riverside County. The author describes it as a desert, with big ranches and not many people. He says everyone rides horses.
1. Title:
The Line by Ruben Martinez
2. Brief Summary:
The essay opens with the author talking about a soccer field called Cancha on the Mexican-American Border. At night the illegal immigrants line up to make their attempt at sneaking across the border. Before they leave, they have a huge party. There are street vendors, soccer matches, alcohol, and prostitutes. Then Martinez talks about how former California Governor Pete Wilson revamped border control in the 90's. When Martinez later attended the 1994 World Cup to give a speech, he was met with thousands of booing Mexicans and other Latinos. Eventually the Federal government took Martinez's advice and build a fence in the area of Cancha. There is no longer parties and border hopping.
3. Favorite Quote:
"The crowd gave rise to a mini-economy of street vendors exploiting the migrants' last minute shopping needs." p. 128 My California
4: What the reading made me think of:
The reading made me think of a family friend who was on vacation in Mexico and couldn't get back into America because he lost his passport. He had to wait in Mexico for three weeks. It must have been frustrating. I would have been scared. The illegal immigrants probably feel similar. They want in America badly but the border patrol is working against them.
5: One thing I learned from the reading:
I never knew former California Governor Pete Wilson pusher for stronger border control in response to a state recession.
1. Title:
Flirting with Urbanismo by Patt Morrison
2. Brief Summary:
Patt Morrison begins by informing the reader that they have seen downtown L.A. even if they think they haven't. Countless movies such as Phone Booth and Ghostbusters were set in New York or other places, but were actually filmed in Downtown L.A. Next Morrison says Downtown L.A. is very diverse and is different from street to street. He talks about the many different kinds of people in the population and all the available land. The essay is a compilation of the things he loves about L.A. He loves: the subway, the flower markets, sculptures, etc.
3. Favorite Quote:
"The swift abandonment of downtown for the suburbs was actually what saved the place." p.138
My California
4: What the reading made me think of:
The reading made me think of how powerful movies and the media are. they can easily trick the audience into thinking that something is true when it isn't. For example, movies set in New York being filmed in L.A. As an avid movie watcher, I never knew this to be true. I wonder to what extent movies shape our culture in bad ways disguised as good?
5: One thing I learned from the reading:
I didn't know Attorney General Ed Meese received a Jay Walking ticket from LAPD and didn't pay it until five years later.
1. Title:
Waters of Tranquility by Carolyn See
2. Brief Summary:
This essay is about the author's memories and thoughts pertaining to The Lake Shrine of the Self-Realization Fellowship. It is a lake on Sunset Boulevard. It has Chinese Carp and swans in it. It is a symbol of World Peace. Some people have weddings there. Other are romantic couples on dates. It is a very peaceful area. There are five statues representing the five major religions of the world.
3. Favorite Quote:
"And life itself may be no more than a play toy, a few Burma-Shave signs in the universe." p. 145
4: What the reading made me think of:
This essay made me think of Squaw Rock. It is a huge mountain in my hometown. You can climb it and see for miles. It relaxes me and makes me remember how insignificant we all are compared to the world and the universe.
5: One thing I learned from the reading:
I didn't know the five major religions are: Islam, Christianity, Judaism, Buddhism, and Hinduism. This will help me in life to understand the world and its religions.
909 by Percivial Everett
2. Brief Summary:
Everett begins the essay by comparing the laid back and rugged personality of Riverside county with other more sophisticated counties like L.A. County. He refers to riverside county by its zip code 909. Everett tell how Riverside's Mission Inn previously was the destination for movie stars and celebrities to relax. Then someone discovered Palm Springs and now Riverside is just a highway connecting L.A. and Palm Springs. Everett then talks about his mule Monk, and how he enjoys riding him through the 909 desert. On his mule ride, Everett sees cars in the distance on the highway. He is glad they are far away, because to them Riverside is just a highway to Palm Springs.
3. Favorite Quote:
"Before I head up, I swing south and around a crater that was caused by an exploded automobile." p. 123 My California
4: What the reading made me think of:
This reading made me think of my hometown Cloverdale and its simplicity compared to Santa Rosa. Santa Rosa is way bigger; its newspaper, the Press Democrat, dwarfs the Cloverdale Reveille. Things are much different in a small town. Life is slower. There is less crime. I like Santa Rosa better though, because it is more exciting and there is more to do.
5: One thing I learned from the reading:
I never knew Riverside County was a desert. I always thought of mountains and green trees when I thought of Riverside County. The author describes it as a desert, with big ranches and not many people. He says everyone rides horses.
1. Title:
The Line by Ruben Martinez
2. Brief Summary:
The essay opens with the author talking about a soccer field called Cancha on the Mexican-American Border. At night the illegal immigrants line up to make their attempt at sneaking across the border. Before they leave, they have a huge party. There are street vendors, soccer matches, alcohol, and prostitutes. Then Martinez talks about how former California Governor Pete Wilson revamped border control in the 90's. When Martinez later attended the 1994 World Cup to give a speech, he was met with thousands of booing Mexicans and other Latinos. Eventually the Federal government took Martinez's advice and build a fence in the area of Cancha. There is no longer parties and border hopping.
3. Favorite Quote:
"The crowd gave rise to a mini-economy of street vendors exploiting the migrants' last minute shopping needs." p. 128 My California
4: What the reading made me think of:
The reading made me think of a family friend who was on vacation in Mexico and couldn't get back into America because he lost his passport. He had to wait in Mexico for three weeks. It must have been frustrating. I would have been scared. The illegal immigrants probably feel similar. They want in America badly but the border patrol is working against them.
5: One thing I learned from the reading:
I never knew former California Governor Pete Wilson pusher for stronger border control in response to a state recession.
1. Title:
Flirting with Urbanismo by Patt Morrison
2. Brief Summary:
Patt Morrison begins by informing the reader that they have seen downtown L.A. even if they think they haven't. Countless movies such as Phone Booth and Ghostbusters were set in New York or other places, but were actually filmed in Downtown L.A. Next Morrison says Downtown L.A. is very diverse and is different from street to street. He talks about the many different kinds of people in the population and all the available land. The essay is a compilation of the things he loves about L.A. He loves: the subway, the flower markets, sculptures, etc.
3. Favorite Quote:
"The swift abandonment of downtown for the suburbs was actually what saved the place." p.138
My California
4: What the reading made me think of:
The reading made me think of how powerful movies and the media are. they can easily trick the audience into thinking that something is true when it isn't. For example, movies set in New York being filmed in L.A. As an avid movie watcher, I never knew this to be true. I wonder to what extent movies shape our culture in bad ways disguised as good?
5: One thing I learned from the reading:
I didn't know Attorney General Ed Meese received a Jay Walking ticket from LAPD and didn't pay it until five years later.
1. Title:
Waters of Tranquility by Carolyn See
2. Brief Summary:
This essay is about the author's memories and thoughts pertaining to The Lake Shrine of the Self-Realization Fellowship. It is a lake on Sunset Boulevard. It has Chinese Carp and swans in it. It is a symbol of World Peace. Some people have weddings there. Other are romantic couples on dates. It is a very peaceful area. There are five statues representing the five major religions of the world.
3. Favorite Quote:
"And life itself may be no more than a play toy, a few Burma-Shave signs in the universe." p. 145
4: What the reading made me think of:
This essay made me think of Squaw Rock. It is a huge mountain in my hometown. You can climb it and see for miles. It relaxes me and makes me remember how insignificant we all are compared to the world and the universe.
5: One thing I learned from the reading:
I didn't know the five major religions are: Islam, Christianity, Judaism, Buddhism, and Hinduism. This will help me in life to understand the world and its religions.
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Week 4: Project 4c
What I learned about another student:
I learned from Marjorie Crowder that Sacramento is California's seventh largest city. The estimated population is around half a million. The weather is mild and is usually hot in the summer and mild in the winter. It is also a tourist attration due to its size and the fact that it is the capital. One attraction is the historic Sacremento Train. I think Marjorie's post is interesting because it combines factual information with qualitave descriptions also.
I learned from Marjorie Crowder that Sacramento is California's seventh largest city. The estimated population is around half a million. The weather is mild and is usually hot in the summer and mild in the winter. It is also a tourist attration due to its size and the fact that it is the capital. One attraction is the historic Sacremento Train. I think Marjorie's post is interesting because it combines factual information with qualitave descriptions also.
Week 4: Project 4b
What I learned from another student:
I learned from Cindi Schuler about The Big Sur and Anaheim, CA. They are both very well known places. Big Sur is famous for it's culture and beautiful views. Disneyland is the main attraction in Anaheim. I really feel a connection with her because I have been to both of these places and she really does a great job describing. It brings back good memories.
I learned from Cindi Schuler about The Big Sur and Anaheim, CA. They are both very well known places. Big Sur is famous for it's culture and beautiful views. Disneyland is the main attraction in Anaheim. I really feel a connection with her because I have been to both of these places and she really does a great job describing. It brings back good memories.
Week 4: Project 4a Group #1
1) The Big Valley by Mark Arax
A Brief Summary:
The theme of change over time dominates this story. It is a recollection of the author's childhood, and the way the area he lives in has drastically changed throughout his lifetime. Walmarts replace farmland. Car dealerships are more profitable than figs. The story also documents his experience at the 2004 World Ag Expo, a massive farm equipment convention. There he talks to a couple of childhood friends who are farmers. Here the theme of change is reinforced. The farmers explain how the farm industry is very volatile. They say most farmers change their crops regularly due to changes in demand and foreign competition. To end his story, the author tells of a metaphorical ritual in which he adds a strip to his garden every time another orchard is destroyed. He says he is keeping the country in his backyard. He is trying to save what is gradually fading away.
My Favorite Quote:
"... I can't begin to understand how tortured is the logic that compares my back yard to his thousand acres." p. 20
What did the reading make you think about?
The reading made me think about a trip I took up to Chico state university a couple of weeks ago. I had never been in the area and was shocked at how agricultural it is. I saw plum farms, walnut trees, vineyards, strawberries, apricots, and even some agriculture I had never seen before. Because I had just been to this place and seen the very same sights the author was describing, I was able more fully appreciate the rich detail and the author's incredible skill.
What is one thing that you did not know before reading this story?
I never knew that Caterpillar borrowed its track system from the military.
2) Transients in Paradise by Aimee Liu
A Brief Summary:
The story opens with a quote by Italo Calvino. It reads, "Cities, like dreams, are made of desires and fears". This sets up the structure of the story. Liu begins by admitting this quote confuses her because the city she lives in, Beverly Hills, seems to be only composed of desires. She mentions the mansions, superstars, Hummers and diamonds. Then she immediately changes face, and begins describing the fear the envelops Beverly Hills. She hears the fight of a husband and wife, sees a Jewish family almost hit by traffic, and witnesses a wedding party who need a bodyguard. To sum up the message of this story, Liu is saying that you can try to run away from the fears and negative aspects of life by pushing them away and indulging in desires, but they are all one in the same and it is impossible. When you indulge in the desires it will great fears. Beverly Hills, though it seems perfect on the outside, hides alot of fear and pain.
What was your favorite quote:
"... their lengthening shadows point to desire's doppelganger - fear." p.30
What did the reading make you think of:
It made me think of my trip to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk with my family. The trip was really fun and the beach was beautiful, but the town was awful. It was very dirty and there were alot of bad people out at night. I think the contrast is exactly what Liu is taking about. When you have all the desires such as the beautiful beach and nice restaurants, it creates fear and pain because people fight to attain it and become greedy.
What is one thing you didn't know before reading this story:
That doppelganger is another self. It is like a duplication of yourself that some people have reported seeing.
Showing Off the Owens by T. Jefferson Parker:
A brief summary:
This short essay is my favorite so far. It is written in a very laid back manner. You really feel the author's experience fly fishing. The basic plot is a guy is taking his friend fishing in the Owens river. He is showing the river off because he has fished their before and the friend has it. As Parker tells the story of the trip he refers back to experiences that led up to his love for fly fishing. A notable experience during his trip was the grocery store. He and his friend go there to get some Vaseline and beer and the clerk believes they are homosexuals, which I find to be hilarious. I really enjoyed this essay for its simplicity and the way it makes me want to go out and fish with my buddies.
My Favorite Quote:
"We tossed in some beer and snacks and a tabloid for entertainment." p. 41
What the reading made me think about:
The reading reminded me how great some of the simple pleasures of life are. Fishing, hiking, snowboarding, boating, camping, coffee in the morning; these are the things that create nostalgia.
One thing I didn't know prior to reading this story:
I never knew the movie, "A River Runs Through It", is about fly fishing and many people get into the sport because of that movie.
The Distant Cataract About Which We Do Not Speak by Mary Mackey
A Brief Summary:
This story is about the author and her connection to the Sacramento River. She sees many things during her swim. She sees a bunch of mallard ducks and swims over to them. She sees a beaver. It has very sharp teeth, and seems dangerous. Luckily it swims away. The author also talks about the many cultures her and her husband witness on the river. Russians, Mexicans, African Americans, and Japanese have all been spotted by the author.
Favorite Quote:
"The water comes from Sierra snow melt that has been held behind Folsom dam like a cache of liquid ice." p.45
What the reading made me think about:
The reading definitely reminded me of camping trips and boating at the lake. It is really fun. You get to explore nature and swim in the cool water. I remember a time at lake Shasta. The day before had been oppressively hot at a warm 115 degrees. For some odd reason, though, this day it was raining. Rain in the middle of July I have never heard of, but it was. We were house boating and decided to take our boats out for some knee boarding. I remember the cool air and rain hitting my face. The lake had this great smell to it. It was amazing.
One Thing I didn't know prior to reading this story:
I didn't know Sacramento had such a large Russian population.
A Brief Summary:
The theme of change over time dominates this story. It is a recollection of the author's childhood, and the way the area he lives in has drastically changed throughout his lifetime. Walmarts replace farmland. Car dealerships are more profitable than figs. The story also documents his experience at the 2004 World Ag Expo, a massive farm equipment convention. There he talks to a couple of childhood friends who are farmers. Here the theme of change is reinforced. The farmers explain how the farm industry is very volatile. They say most farmers change their crops regularly due to changes in demand and foreign competition. To end his story, the author tells of a metaphorical ritual in which he adds a strip to his garden every time another orchard is destroyed. He says he is keeping the country in his backyard. He is trying to save what is gradually fading away.
My Favorite Quote:
"... I can't begin to understand how tortured is the logic that compares my back yard to his thousand acres." p. 20
What did the reading make you think about?
The reading made me think about a trip I took up to Chico state university a couple of weeks ago. I had never been in the area and was shocked at how agricultural it is. I saw plum farms, walnut trees, vineyards, strawberries, apricots, and even some agriculture I had never seen before. Because I had just been to this place and seen the very same sights the author was describing, I was able more fully appreciate the rich detail and the author's incredible skill.
What is one thing that you did not know before reading this story?
I never knew that Caterpillar borrowed its track system from the military.
2) Transients in Paradise by Aimee Liu
A Brief Summary:
The story opens with a quote by Italo Calvino. It reads, "Cities, like dreams, are made of desires and fears". This sets up the structure of the story. Liu begins by admitting this quote confuses her because the city she lives in, Beverly Hills, seems to be only composed of desires. She mentions the mansions, superstars, Hummers and diamonds. Then she immediately changes face, and begins describing the fear the envelops Beverly Hills. She hears the fight of a husband and wife, sees a Jewish family almost hit by traffic, and witnesses a wedding party who need a bodyguard. To sum up the message of this story, Liu is saying that you can try to run away from the fears and negative aspects of life by pushing them away and indulging in desires, but they are all one in the same and it is impossible. When you indulge in the desires it will great fears. Beverly Hills, though it seems perfect on the outside, hides alot of fear and pain.
What was your favorite quote:
"... their lengthening shadows point to desire's doppelganger - fear." p.30
What did the reading make you think of:
It made me think of my trip to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk with my family. The trip was really fun and the beach was beautiful, but the town was awful. It was very dirty and there were alot of bad people out at night. I think the contrast is exactly what Liu is taking about. When you have all the desires such as the beautiful beach and nice restaurants, it creates fear and pain because people fight to attain it and become greedy.
What is one thing you didn't know before reading this story:
That doppelganger is another self. It is like a duplication of yourself that some people have reported seeing.
Showing Off the Owens by T. Jefferson Parker:
A brief summary:
This short essay is my favorite so far. It is written in a very laid back manner. You really feel the author's experience fly fishing. The basic plot is a guy is taking his friend fishing in the Owens river. He is showing the river off because he has fished their before and the friend has it. As Parker tells the story of the trip he refers back to experiences that led up to his love for fly fishing. A notable experience during his trip was the grocery store. He and his friend go there to get some Vaseline and beer and the clerk believes they are homosexuals, which I find to be hilarious. I really enjoyed this essay for its simplicity and the way it makes me want to go out and fish with my buddies.
My Favorite Quote:
"We tossed in some beer and snacks and a tabloid for entertainment." p. 41
What the reading made me think about:
The reading reminded me how great some of the simple pleasures of life are. Fishing, hiking, snowboarding, boating, camping, coffee in the morning; these are the things that create nostalgia.
One thing I didn't know prior to reading this story:
I never knew the movie, "A River Runs Through It", is about fly fishing and many people get into the sport because of that movie.
The Distant Cataract About Which We Do Not Speak by Mary Mackey
A Brief Summary:
This story is about the author and her connection to the Sacramento River. She sees many things during her swim. She sees a bunch of mallard ducks and swims over to them. She sees a beaver. It has very sharp teeth, and seems dangerous. Luckily it swims away. The author also talks about the many cultures her and her husband witness on the river. Russians, Mexicans, African Americans, and Japanese have all been spotted by the author.
Favorite Quote:
"The water comes from Sierra snow melt that has been held behind Folsom dam like a cache of liquid ice." p.45
What the reading made me think about:
The reading definitely reminded me of camping trips and boating at the lake. It is really fun. You get to explore nature and swim in the cool water. I remember a time at lake Shasta. The day before had been oppressively hot at a warm 115 degrees. For some odd reason, though, this day it was raining. Rain in the middle of July I have never heard of, but it was. We were house boating and decided to take our boats out for some knee boarding. I remember the cool air and rain hitting my face. The lake had this great smell to it. It was amazing.
One Thing I didn't know prior to reading this story:
I didn't know Sacramento had such a large Russian population.
Sunday, July 6, 2008
Week 3: 3C Inland Areas "Chico vs. Napa Valley"
Chico Vs. Napa Valley
How this component connects to my study of Humanities:
This component connects to my study of Humanities because it demonstrates my ability to analyze, compare, and contrast. I will answer a set of questions that ask for these vary qualities and comparisons.
Assumptions and Stereotypes of these places:
Chico:
Chico is stereotyped as a college town. It is seen as a wild party place with college kids who drink alcohol and use drugs. It is also stereotyped as being a middle class town, and having nice restraunts and bars.
Napa Valley:
Napa Valley is stereotyped as a rich wine country. It is seen as a haven for rich wine enthusiasts and as such it has an aura of fame and beauty about it.
Three similarities between the two:
1) Both Chico and Napa Valley have an active night life.
2) Both Chico and Napa Valley have a rich culture of both hispanic and caucasion individuals.
3) Both Chico and Napa Valley are situated in Northern California, and are agricultural towns.
Three differences between the two:
1) Napa valley is not a college town, while Chico is.
2) Napa valley attracts very affluent tourists, while Chico attracts low income college aged individuals.
3) Chico has undergone considerable reconstruction to modernize the town, while Napa has strived to keep its historical roots alive.
My Question:
I know the culture surrounding the wine industry is very much aligned with high income individuals. Are there lower class individuals who enjoy the wine industry?
What I learned from another student:
David Kim taught me that UC Berkely is located on the eastern side of San Francisco Bay. I found this to be interesting because the education of individuals is so shaped by the location of schools. For example, I will be taking a 7:30 am class this fall. Since I live in Cloverdale, I must wake up at 5:30 am to get to class on time. This will be a hardship for me that someone who lives in Santa Rosa will not have to face. How will this affect my grade? I ask this question everyday of my life!
Links:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chico%2C_California
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Napa_Valley
How this component connects to my study of Humanities:
This component connects to my study of Humanities because it demonstrates my ability to analyze, compare, and contrast. I will answer a set of questions that ask for these vary qualities and comparisons.
Assumptions and Stereotypes of these places:
Chico:
Chico is stereotyped as a college town. It is seen as a wild party place with college kids who drink alcohol and use drugs. It is also stereotyped as being a middle class town, and having nice restraunts and bars.
Napa Valley:
Napa Valley is stereotyped as a rich wine country. It is seen as a haven for rich wine enthusiasts and as such it has an aura of fame and beauty about it.
Three similarities between the two:
1) Both Chico and Napa Valley have an active night life.
2) Both Chico and Napa Valley have a rich culture of both hispanic and caucasion individuals.
3) Both Chico and Napa Valley are situated in Northern California, and are agricultural towns.
Three differences between the two:
1) Napa valley is not a college town, while Chico is.
2) Napa valley attracts very affluent tourists, while Chico attracts low income college aged individuals.
3) Chico has undergone considerable reconstruction to modernize the town, while Napa has strived to keep its historical roots alive.
My Question:
I know the culture surrounding the wine industry is very much aligned with high income individuals. Are there lower class individuals who enjoy the wine industry?
What I learned from another student:
David Kim taught me that UC Berkely is located on the eastern side of San Francisco Bay. I found this to be interesting because the education of individuals is so shaped by the location of schools. For example, I will be taking a 7:30 am class this fall. Since I live in Cloverdale, I must wake up at 5:30 am to get to class on time. This will be a hardship for me that someone who lives in Santa Rosa will not have to face. How will this affect my grade? I ask this question everyday of my life!
Links:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chico%2C_California
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Napa_Valley
Week 3: 3b Beaches "Tamarindo vs. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk"
Tamarindo Vs. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
The Beaches I chose:
Tamarindo, Costa Rica: I chose this beach because I went on a trip to Costa Rica in Highschool, and really loved this beach.
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk: I chose this beach because I went on a trip to Santa Cruz with my family a couple of years ago and had alot of fun at the Board Walk.
How this component applies to my study of Humanities:
This component applies to my studies because it causes me to delve deeper into the beauty of two awesome beaches. I will gain a better appreciation for the nature surrounding me after this assignment. I am also identifying commonalities between human experiences.
Assumptions and Stereotypes of the Beaches:
Tamarindo:
Tamarindo, Costa Rica is stereotyped as a very quiet, peaceful, and secluded beach. It is located on the Pacific side of Costa Rica. It is known for its beautiful blue water, and its white sand. The beach is bordered by tall green trees and a jungle of plants and animals.
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk:
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is characterized as a warm, tropical, and adventurous tourist attraction. It attracts surfers and families from all over. It is known mostly for all the tourist that frequent it. It tends to get very busy during the summer.
Three similarities between the beaches:
1) Both beaches are very tropical and warm.
2) Both beaches attract alot of tourist.
3) Both beaches are surfing hotspots.
Three differences between the beaches:
1) Tamarindo is in Costa Rica, while Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is in California.
2) Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is alot busier than Tamarindo.
3) The water in Santa Cruz is green, and the water in Tamarindo is very blue.
Question:
I know Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk has been around for awhile, but exactly how long ago was the boardwalk built?
What I learned from a fellow student:
I learned from Lucia Dobrawa that San Diego was most influenced by Mexican and East Asian Cultures. I think this is really interesting because I could have guessed the Mexican component given the name, but would never have guessed the East Asian component. This links to my studies because it shows that a culture can have multiple influences from many different cultures provided there is an open exchange of people and ideas.
http://ldobrawa.blogspot.com/2008/06/2asandiego.html
Web Links:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tamarindo%2C_Costa_Rica
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santa_Cruz_Beach_Boardwalk
The Beaches I chose:
Tamarindo, Costa Rica: I chose this beach because I went on a trip to Costa Rica in Highschool, and really loved this beach.
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk: I chose this beach because I went on a trip to Santa Cruz with my family a couple of years ago and had alot of fun at the Board Walk.
How this component applies to my study of Humanities:
This component applies to my studies because it causes me to delve deeper into the beauty of two awesome beaches. I will gain a better appreciation for the nature surrounding me after this assignment. I am also identifying commonalities between human experiences.
Assumptions and Stereotypes of the Beaches:
Tamarindo:
Tamarindo, Costa Rica is stereotyped as a very quiet, peaceful, and secluded beach. It is located on the Pacific side of Costa Rica. It is known for its beautiful blue water, and its white sand. The beach is bordered by tall green trees and a jungle of plants and animals.
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk:
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is characterized as a warm, tropical, and adventurous tourist attraction. It attracts surfers and families from all over. It is known mostly for all the tourist that frequent it. It tends to get very busy during the summer.
Three similarities between the beaches:
1) Both beaches are very tropical and warm.
2) Both beaches attract alot of tourist.
3) Both beaches are surfing hotspots.
Three differences between the beaches:
1) Tamarindo is in Costa Rica, while Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is in California.
2) Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is alot busier than Tamarindo.
3) The water in Santa Cruz is green, and the water in Tamarindo is very blue.
Question:
I know Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk has been around for awhile, but exactly how long ago was the boardwalk built?
What I learned from a fellow student:
I learned from Lucia Dobrawa that San Diego was most influenced by Mexican and East Asian Cultures. I think this is really interesting because I could have guessed the Mexican component given the name, but would never have guessed the East Asian component. This links to my studies because it shows that a culture can have multiple influences from many different cultures provided there is an open exchange of people and ideas.
http://ldobrawa.blogspot.com/2008/06/2asandiego.html
Web Links:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tamarindo%2C_Costa_Rica
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santa_Cruz_Beach_Boardwalk
Week 3: 3A World Cities "Isla Vista vs. Vallejo"
Isla Vista vs. Vallejo
Assumptions and Stereotypes:
Isla Vista:
Isla Vista is viewed as a college town. It is known for its alcohol, drugs, and sexual promiscuity. Its roughly 18,000 residents are UCSB college students. The high concentration of 18 to 24 year olds leads to wild partying. The residents of Isla Vista are stereotyped as the typical southern California surfer with a tan and a surfboard. Isla Vista is also known for its music.
Vallejo:
Vallejo is stereotyped as being a very poor and dangerous city. Car jackings, armed robberies, theft, breaking and entering, drugs, prostitution, and gang activity are a few of the many crimes often associated with Vallejo. It is also associated with rapper Mac Dre. He put Vallejo on the map with his raps about the hard life in Vallejo.
Three similarities:
1) Both Isla Vista and Vallejo are known for their alcohol and drug activity.
2) Both Isla Vista and Vallejo are densely populated.
3) Both Isla Vista and Vallejo have rich musical cultures.
Three differences:
1) Vallejo is six and a half times bigger than Isla Vista.
2) The nature of Vallejo crime is much more violent than Isla Vista's.
3) Vallejo houses residents who are much less educated than Isla Vista.
My Question:
I know Vallejo is a large city, but why is there so much violent crime going on in it?
How this component connects to my study of Humanities:
This component connects to my study of Humanities because I am researching the stereotypes and assumptions of two different cities. By understanding these stereotypes, I better understand society and the assumptions it makes and how this can influence culture.
What I learned from another student:
I read that San Francisco is one of the world's most diverse cities from Denya Beaudry's blog. I think connects to humanities because it highlights the fact that some cities are very diverse and others are not. It would be interesting to research the effect diversity has on a city's culture.
Links:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vallejo%2C_California
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isla_Vista
Assumptions and Stereotypes:
Isla Vista:
Isla Vista is viewed as a college town. It is known for its alcohol, drugs, and sexual promiscuity. Its roughly 18,000 residents are UCSB college students. The high concentration of 18 to 24 year olds leads to wild partying. The residents of Isla Vista are stereotyped as the typical southern California surfer with a tan and a surfboard. Isla Vista is also known for its music.
Vallejo:
Vallejo is stereotyped as being a very poor and dangerous city. Car jackings, armed robberies, theft, breaking and entering, drugs, prostitution, and gang activity are a few of the many crimes often associated with Vallejo. It is also associated with rapper Mac Dre. He put Vallejo on the map with his raps about the hard life in Vallejo.
Three similarities:
1) Both Isla Vista and Vallejo are known for their alcohol and drug activity.
2) Both Isla Vista and Vallejo are densely populated.
3) Both Isla Vista and Vallejo have rich musical cultures.
Three differences:
1) Vallejo is six and a half times bigger than Isla Vista.
2) The nature of Vallejo crime is much more violent than Isla Vista's.
3) Vallejo houses residents who are much less educated than Isla Vista.
My Question:
I know Vallejo is a large city, but why is there so much violent crime going on in it?
How this component connects to my study of Humanities:
This component connects to my study of Humanities because I am researching the stereotypes and assumptions of two different cities. By understanding these stereotypes, I better understand society and the assumptions it makes and how this can influence culture.
What I learned from another student:
I read that San Francisco is one of the world's most diverse cities from Denya Beaudry's blog. I think connects to humanities because it highlights the fact that some cities are very diverse and others are not. It would be interesting to research the effect diversity has on a city's culture.
Links:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vallejo%2C_California
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isla_Vista
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