Blog sessions to be held in Lab E on Thursdays

Hi All,

Our blog sessions will now be held in Lab E between 12-2 on Thursdays in the very rear of the computer lab center. We will meet there from the beginning of our session, so you do not have to go all the way to S-525 and then come back down. Plus, we will have the benefit of sitting together as a group. Remember, I do give you the option to blog from home as long as it is between 12-2 on Thursdays. A special "thank you" to Dr. Pratt for making those arrangements for us!

Prof. Ferrante

#85 - Bad Sports

First, a few things to remember:

1. Proofread your work before you hit that "Publish" button.
2. Create at least 4 comments (each between 5-7 sentences)—1 to me and 3 to your peers.

By accessing the NBA's official website, I was able to find a news link to the following article from the Times Dispatch. For accessability's sake, I posted the link below which you can paste into your "address" window to view it. Please read the article carefully and remember to respond both to the questions asked and to each other in a professional manner.

Read the article titled: Newman found guilty of assault--Former UR star, NBA player is appealing case involving wife, which can be found at the website below. (You may wish to print the article itself out as it is usually easier to read lengthy text in this way.)

http://www.timesdispatch.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=RTD/MGArticle/RTD_BasicArticle&c=MGArticle&cid=1128768173811

Based on our class discussion and the Article "Bad Sports," discuss the following points and analyze the language of Mr. Newman's attorney:

1. What "spin" is Mr. Newman's attorney creating on Mrs. Lewis-Newman's actions?
2. What does this lead you to think about Mrs. Lewis-Newman's motives for filing charges against her husband?
3. How does Ms. Lewis-Newman's former carreer as an actress impact her credibility in the story?
4. How does the fact that Mr. Lewis has already been found guilty of assualting his wife impact your view on the matter?
5. What example is Mr. Newman's behavior setting for the team that he coaches?

Homework: Readings 104 and 105

Hi all,

Your homework will be to read 104 and 105 for the Monday after Thanksgiving break. You will be coming up with two questions for each reading for discussion in class that week.

Next week we will be answering your questions pertaining to the current readings on domestic violence and discussing the readings. Reminder: We will not be meeting on November 21st.
You may leave the lab when you are done posting-- have a great weekend.

Why Doesn't She Just Leave?

Please respond to the following questions and/or comments:

What factors may keep a person in a relationship that so clearly (to outsiders) is abusive and troubled?

Some ideas you may want to consider are economic, psychological, cultural, and gender issues. Be sure that you respond both to the initial question as well as to one another's responses. As always, your three responses should be well thought-out and "professional" in content and tone.


Some students suggested the following in their response journals:

After two people form a strong bond between themselves, a woman would do anything possible to maintain the relationship.-- Sherry

Something has to be wrong with her for her not to realize what is happening is wrong. The husband saying that all the physical abuse is out of love and the wife believing that is difficult to believe itself.-- Richard

Mid-semester Learning Log Portfolios

Please hand in your mid-semester learning log portfolios and this week's response journals on Monday as it would be problematic to collect them in the lab. Also, please be sure you finish blogging-- you should have 3 substantive posts on today's topic.

Have a great weekend!

Prof. Ferrante

Freedom for the Thought We Hate

Is there a difference between freedom of speech on the campus of a state university and the freedom of speech that is guaranteed to us by the Constitution of the U.S.? Discuss your position in 5-7 sentences and then be sure to debate others' positions on the subject for a total of 3 posts. Be specific and provide details that support your argument.