11-17-2014, 07:15 PM
(11-10-2014, 03:55 AM)SimikPK Wrote: So, finally an attempt for a meaningful one from me.This is quite matter of fact, and could do with some refinement.
In his compulsory
Social Anthropology I. "the roman numeral doesnt click until second or third reading. It jars. a 1 would suffice I think."
most of the talking
wasn't done by him. this sentence implies the professor was passive in the conversation, as opposed to being the instigator of the group based discussion, which i think is closer to your intended meaning?? if that's the case, consider reworking to illuminate that.
He made me review my chapter this line is an opportunity to develop the professor's character. Give me more than "made", did he encourage or force or inspire perhaps? Something more engaged.
of the team research paper.
Irrelevant examples,
he said, but I liked your argument.
Next term he asked me and Demas sorry but i dont understand the role of Demas at all. As mentioned in more detail further below.
to present our "Role Dynamics" i think italics, not quotations, here.
to the freshmen. I do like the subtle temporal shift to a year later, if thats what im reading.
Scoring B and C
in facultative Social Anthropology II., this numeral works, but obviously not if you have to shift the above.
the three of us went for a beer. this reads a little lazy.
That said, I really think the overall device has promise.
The use of a class in social anthropology as a metaphor for wider human social interaction and/or personal social development within that university setting is interesting to me. Particularly how the dynamics of that class could engender the shift from "compulsory" to "elective". For me, that is reflective of both the self-reinforcing/cyclical nature of human social development and the increase in social exposure at the personal level at that stage in one's life.
The subsequent shift the "we had a beer" further expands both of those narratives as it includes an intergenerational element (if i assume the professor would be your senior)..
As I said, i think you need to include a little more poetic craft.
Two specific aspects that I believe would benefit;
The professor should be a more developed character for me. They are central to the piece and somewhat anonymous in the present version.
Secondly, the inclusion of "Demas" really stands out, and from the limited background investigation ive done, I cannot reconcile their role in the piece. I'd like to see that developed, or eliminated.
Thanks for posting, I really enjoyed this, think it has great potential and will keep an eye out for any rewrites/edits.
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