Benjamin Nguyen Ms. Moccia
11/20/16 Ap Lang
Reflection On Seminar
This week's Seminar covered the app "Peeple" and whether or not today as a society, are we really that far from it. We also discussed the definition of "trolling" and how social media is changing the scope of the way that we argue. Although less controversial topics, it was good to take a break and step back after so much discussion concerning more controversial topics such as the Election and abortion, where it definitely became more lively. During Round 1 of the seminar, I especially enjoyed Jordan's philosophical take on how today's society has turned into a desire for belonging and not being authentic to oneself, but conforming to their identity on social media. During Round 2, I enjoyed how we made many connections to our own selves referring to our "private" Instagram accounts on how social media affects our interactions with other people. Overall, I enjoyed this seminar and actively got my input in even without being in the center by being able to pass notes and track within my notebook.
Saturday, November 19, 2016
Friday, November 4, 2016
Reflection to "Drug Dealers Living with their Moms"
Benjamin Nguyen Ms. Moccia
11/5/16 Ap Language
Reflection to "Drug Dealers Living with their Moms"
In the story "Drug Dealers Living with their Moms", it details the life and journey of Venkatesh, a college student who becomes involved with J.T, a drug dealing gang leader. What had first caught my eye was the name Venkatesh itself. Out of all names, the author chooses the name Venkatesh, which raises some question for me. Was the author trying to detail the plight of the immigrant living in the U.S? Or perhaps was it just a name that appeared into the author's mind at the time? As position 1 in our podcast group, I was tasked to constantly ask these type of questions, which provoked a more critical sense of thinking. Another question that sparked interest in my group, was Venkatesh's entire purpose of involving himself with the gang. He had managed good marks in class, seemed like a typical scholarly college student, even the gang leader himself, J.T, was surprised at Venkatesh's proposal, so what had urged Venkatesh to be involved with this gang. Even he had questioned himself at certain times throughout the story, such as when he accepted the financials book from Booty, knowing that he possibly could be shot for just having the knowledge of the book. Overall, many intriguing questions can be asked from this story and that by asking questions, a critical analysis of the story can be drawn.
11/5/16 Ap Language
Reflection to "Drug Dealers Living with their Moms"
In the story "Drug Dealers Living with their Moms", it details the life and journey of Venkatesh, a college student who becomes involved with J.T, a drug dealing gang leader. What had first caught my eye was the name Venkatesh itself. Out of all names, the author chooses the name Venkatesh, which raises some question for me. Was the author trying to detail the plight of the immigrant living in the U.S? Or perhaps was it just a name that appeared into the author's mind at the time? As position 1 in our podcast group, I was tasked to constantly ask these type of questions, which provoked a more critical sense of thinking. Another question that sparked interest in my group, was Venkatesh's entire purpose of involving himself with the gang. He had managed good marks in class, seemed like a typical scholarly college student, even the gang leader himself, J.T, was surprised at Venkatesh's proposal, so what had urged Venkatesh to be involved with this gang. Even he had questioned himself at certain times throughout the story, such as when he accepted the financials book from Booty, knowing that he possibly could be shot for just having the knowledge of the book. Overall, many intriguing questions can be asked from this story and that by asking questions, a critical analysis of the story can be drawn.
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