A large amount of students have asked me if the courses are hard. I'm not going to lie, they aren't a walk in the park. However, they aren't extremely hard either. As long as you have a strong work ethic and you have no problem taking an exorbitant amount of notes, you should be great. This isn't a class that you can just show up, sit down, and walk out of while absorbing all of the lesson. But what class is? This is just like any other class only more interesting.
Before I explain the courses I would like to offer one piece of advice. On the first week of psychology/sociology, whichever one you take first, Mr. Ruane was kind of intimidating and scared me a little. After that week at least four people dropped out of my class. Don't be one of those people. This class is worth the time you have to spend and you won't regret it, I know I don't.
To me these classes are more than just a grade on a report card. You learn things in these classes that pertain to everyday life. For example, psychology is about the mind. By taking this class you will be exposed to what goes on inside the minds of individuals. You will learn about what it is that causes you to think certain ways, learn about nature v. nurture, and learn about certain expedients that may just blow your mind. One of my favorite chapters we were taught this year was about the development (physically and mentally) of infants. Although, if that doesn't interest you don't worry. Throughout the semester you also learn about the development of teens and ways of parenting which are both things that you can relate to your life, as well as many other things.
On the other hand, sociology is more about groups. Have you ever wondered what caused you to do something that was so far out of your comfort zone? Have your parents ever asked you why you did something you weren't supposed to? Well, the answer to this might be the the people you hang out with, or your peer group. This is something that we are taught about in sociology. This course is more about explaining the connections between an individual and the works around them. And, if you're like me, then you will be happy to know that there is an area about infants in this course as well.
I can't begin to describe the amount of interesting things I have learned about these subjects just this year and I can't express my passion enough. When I'm older I plan on going into the field of psychology. However, I feel as though anyone, no matter what you choose to do in the future, you would immensely enjoy these courses.
Now, let's just assume that the previous paragraphs haven't persuaded you to take the courses. What if I told you that most people have to take courses like these in college? Mr. Ruane, the psychology and sociology teacher, told us on day one that these courses were going to help prepare us for college. Anything that will help me in college is definitely what I would call worth my time.
Taylor, your blog was very captivating. I was intrigued to learn of the topics you were taught in your psycogy and sociology classes. Personally, I have not taken these courses due to already being placed in band. I do however believe this course is interesting. Your use of rhetorical devices also furthered your argument. You built your ethos by explaining your experience in the subject matter and continued to do so throughout your blog. Also, I found your use of rhetorical questions to be just as effective. For example, in your fifth paragraph when you asked your audience if they had ever been asked certain questions was very effective. You built a connection with your audience through these rhetorical questions therefore leading to another build in your ethos. Finally, your personal anecdote was once again effective and efficient in proving your purpose. You allowed your audience to see into your own mind and realize what these courses are about. This too strengthend your ethos by allowing your audience to trust you. Overall, I believe this was a great blog.
ReplyDeleteGreat job! I loved your enthusiasm about these classes. It's always nice to see someone who actually enjoys the classes that they are taking. Also, I thought you developed your essay very well by stating your topic then further explaining why you enjoyed sociology and psychology class. I also enjoyed your anecdote about how you were bombarded with questions about that class, then you went on with a call to action stating that this class is worth the struggle. Then, you did a good job on how you had explained the difference between the two classes as if you were explaining it to an underclassman who had asked you about the class. Lastly, I enjoyed learning about the main topics that was learned in the classes. Once again great job. Keep up the good work Taylor.
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