Last class of cross culture communication, we did some kind of labeling experiment. First Dr. Baty said to close our eyes but we all agreed that we don't have to. Dr.Baty says some kind of job or career and we have to think of an image to describe that person. We might be discriminated, so she told us to close our eyes, but we were aware of it and all of us did not care about it. The careers were like, rap star, law enforcer, beauty queen. We attached racial images to the career. Even when black people were getting bad reputation from the career image, they themselves were making fun of it and laughing. I mean, enjoying the class! There was a good atmosphere in the classroom. I was surprised at the students flexibility against race and culture. I think it was a great class!
I am now writing a paper in APA style and learning a lot of things!! Great!
And I just talked with Saki on Skype. I was glad that she was doing well. I kind of miss her but I'm glad that we can meet at new year!
Jin