A class update I know you've all been dying for
Went to another yoga class today. I think I'm going to stick with it. We did a whole bunch of different stuff that didn't cause my knees to rise as one and protest, and it felt fine. I think I'll be alright.
I'm having trouble deciding what to write my big paper on for History 424. The only requirement is that it has to be researchable without much help from libraries (since they're so barren here) and it has to relate to diversity in some way (which isn't difficult to do with Indian topics). I thought about doing the history of Judaism and other minority religions in the country, but given that the small Jewish population still here lives in Bombay and Cochin (a significant distance away from me), that may not be feasible. My other idea was to talk to Indians younger and older than me and see how much globalization had affected different generations. Thoughts?
I'm one of only two people left in the gov class. That should be interesting. The lousy acoustics in the classroom aren't helping that task of understanding our professors. At least the gov profs are the most comprehensible of the bunch.
Oh yes, and Kannada is going fairly swimmingly. I've almost mastered how to say good morning/evening/night! I am just so proud of myself.
I'm having trouble deciding what to write my big paper on for History 424. The only requirement is that it has to be researchable without much help from libraries (since they're so barren here) and it has to relate to diversity in some way (which isn't difficult to do with Indian topics). I thought about doing the history of Judaism and other minority religions in the country, but given that the small Jewish population still here lives in Bombay and Cochin (a significant distance away from me), that may not be feasible. My other idea was to talk to Indians younger and older than me and see how much globalization had affected different generations. Thoughts?
I'm one of only two people left in the gov class. That should be interesting. The lousy acoustics in the classroom aren't helping that task of understanding our professors. At least the gov profs are the most comprehensible of the bunch.
Oh yes, and Kannada is going fairly swimmingly. I've almost mastered how to say good morning/evening/night! I am just so proud of myself.
posted by Jake | 5:56 AM
1 Comments:
Judaism (and other minority religions)in India...outstanding idea! I susoect, gven the wide range of Hindu sects, each sect considers themselves a "minority". No subdivision to stake a claim one being unique goes unnoticed...it's a biologic imperative. The Jewish museum has a special exhibit on jews in india right now. i will try to see what materials/references they have. I am surprised at your comment about the libraries....particularly given the band-width that exists where you are. Perhaps Professor Brodkin could help arange an "excursion" to Cochin for you and interested others, especially around the high holidays...as a fact finding mission. Cochin does not look far away by map but.....
The gov class sounds like it's turning in to a personal semninar...if you like the material and the prof could be a unique opportunity/
Carl Pavano has no pride...what a waste.
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