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Teaching the first class ever for some freshmen tonight - ideas? (pg. 2)
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| Lira |
| quote: | Originally posted by clay
what do you mean by first students ever? like the very first students ever? or just in that university? or in that specific subject? or both? the more you narrow it specifically the more exact answer you would get. |
Yes, they're the first university students ever in history. It's a hallmark of civilisation, and I personally made sure everyone made their trip to Brazil from Medieval Europe safely.
As my first trick, I'm going to put an apple inside a blender and say that Satan's first words to Adam and Eve were "Will it blend?"
I should get some kind of divinity status among them. |
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| Lira |
| quote: | Originally posted by clay
you never said anything about who was the teacher and where or when, or whether it was in this universe or a parallel one or inside the virtual reality. how the could i know you were asking for tips on how to do you job? i thought the question was fictive like, "what if". |
But that's fine too, I loved your reply - I was hoping you'd play along :p |
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| Lira |
| quote: | Originally posted by clay
this is how i play |
I see, sorry. I've updated the first post with more info :) |
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| Jon_Snow |
| Wear a shirt that has a collar |
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| Meat187 |
Dear students,
I want to warmly welcome you to today's class, which, as far as I know, is the very first class you're ever taking during your linguistics studies. Before we start let me briefly reflect upon the significance of this moment for you. It is the start of a journey, so to say, and surely everyone will agree that the start is never the spectacular part, just think of the great wall of China and that first worker who laid down a stone. And then another one. Today you are this worker, with a stone in your hand ready to build your own great wall of knowledge. And while each little piece of the work you've embarked on might seem small, sometimes so small that staring at your crotch and smiling might seem more interesting than listening, the end result can be a structure so great that you can even see it from space. The end of the journey you're taking can be a guy that looks more sloppy than most of his students, thinks learning Dutch is a fun way to spend his time and wastes his time thinking of a speech like this, because it's probably the most useful and fulfilling thing linguistics can ever do for you. So my first advice to you, the one you should always remember over the following years, is a bonmot from the great philosopher and wizard Gandalf: "Run, you fools!" |
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| Frenkieee |
You should show them a compilation video of all the weird Japanese tv shows and porn clips that exist, and afterwards ask them if it really is the language of that weird bunch of people that they want to learn. All students who say they do are to be hugged and high-fived. Finally, you'll do two consecutive backwards somersaults and leap onto your desk where you'll do a Jesus pose.
Or you could show up in a Godzilla suit and scare the hell out of them. |
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| Lira |
I'm totally going to use that, Meat :stongue:
| quote: | Originally posted by Jon_Snow
Wear a shirt that has a collar |
Sorted :D |
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| Jon_Snow |
You've made me and the UK shop very happy.
At the college level students are more concerned with achieving highest grade. Just be very clear on the criteria you'll use to evaluate them and what you expect. It's also good to ask the students what they are hoping to get out of the course. My best teachers had high standards, wanted all the student succeed, and were passionate about their subject. |
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| Sushipunk |
| quote: | Originally posted by Meat187
Dear students,
I want to warmly welcome you to today's class, which, as far as I know, is the very first class you're ever taking during your linguistics studies. Before we start let me briefly reflect upon the significance of this moment for you. It is the start of a journey, so to say, and surely everyone will agree that the start is never the spectacular part, just think of the great wall of China and that first worker who laid down a stone. And then another one. Today you are this worker, with a stone in your hand ready to build your own great wall of knowledge. And while each little piece of the work you've embarked on might seem small, sometimes so small that staring at your crotch and smiling might seem more interesting than listening, the end result can be a structure so great that you can even see it from space. The end of the journey you're taking can be a guy that looks more sloppy than most of his students, thinks learning Dutch is a fun way to spend his time and wastes his time thinking of a speech like this, because it's probably the most useful and fulfilling thing linguistics can ever do for you. So my first advice to you, the one you should always remember over the following years, is a bonmot from the great philosopher and wizard Gandalf: "Run, you fools!" |
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