Good Omens...And Bad: Prophecy in Theory and Practice, Class Five

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Monday, October 2, First Period

Scones and cookies, tea and coffee, are set out on the table. Each student is given a packet of handouts as they enter.

"First, a bit of business. It would seem I am in need of a new TA to assist Miss Halliwell. If anyone thinks they might be interested, please see me after class. Now, today's lecture is on dream interpretation, which is probably one of the most common forms of divination. Everyone dreams, although not everyone dreams prophetically. However, for years psychologists and philosophers have looked to the symbols found in dreams to understand both the mortal mind and to look for insight into the future."

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[ooc: The Dream Dictionaries are not all inclusive, so you may have to be creative in how you look things up. For instance, neither offers an interpretation for 'giant lobsters'. Don't ask.

Please wait for OCD threads are up. May be SP until evening EDT.]

[ooc #2: And now, in the correct location. *headdesks*]

Library [10/2]

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Ms. Readman was juggling her briefcase, a travel mug of hot tea, and a wheeled bag when she opened the library Monday morning. Somehow, she managed not to drop anything, although it was a close call when she tried to flip on the lights with the hand holding her tea. It was a relief to be able to set everything down and collapse behind the desk to wait for students.

Intro to 21st Century American Culture - Monday - Period 5

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The classroom was still festively decorated for Halloween, but this time, Lorelai had boxes of Klondikes in a cooler in the front of the room.

“Afternoon, everyone,” she greeted with a grin. “After class last week, I was asked to explain a modern invention and I decided that, even though it doesn’t have anything to do with today’s lesson, I’d bring you all Klondike bars. They’re ice cream and chocolate and you can all help yourselves.”

After those who wanted them had taken the ice cream, she started in on her lecture.

“Last week we learned about fall and winter holidays, today we’re going to learn about spring and summer holidays.”

She explained the history and current traditions associated with Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day, Easter and The 4th of July.

“Any questions?” she asked when she was done. “Before you go, I want to give you a homework assignment for next week. We’ll be starting our TV section and next week’s lesson will cover sitcoms. I want you all to try to catch an episode of a sitcom sometime between now and next class.”


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Tudey's Menoo:

-Meetlueff

-Meshed Putetues

-Greee Beuns

-Poompkeen Pie-a

[Media Studies & Communication: Week 5, 4th Period]

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The coffee machine burbled at the back of the classroom as the students filed in, Logan sipping his own cup of java as he waited for everyone to take a seat. The screen was off, and a table with all of the handouts so far, as well as a few new ones, in nice neat stacks was at the sidewall.

When everyone had seated themselves, Logan stood up, smiling at the class. "'Morning, class. As I said last week, today we'll be covering what your midterm is.

"Until now, we've been covering media and how it conveys information - now I'll be asking you to put that knowledge to work. Your project will be to construct a mini marketing campaign around a product, either real or imagined, and come up with some sort of advertisement that you think would adequately market it. It could be as a print advertisement or a commercial or something of your own devising."

Logan gestured to the side-table with the handouts. "Feel free to reacquaint yourself with what we've covered so far as you guys pair up. If you really want, you can go solo, but I'd prefer if you made more of a concerted effort - two perspectives can give you a better idea of whether you're hitting your mark than just yourself.

"I'll be asking for a short proposal to be submitted by next week. You don't have to detail it too much, but I'd like to know what other information I can have available as well as what kind of equipment you might need.

"The midterm projects will be due by October 23rd. We'll have at least a half-session between then and now where you can work on it in class and ask me any questions that come up. Today you can just focus on finding your partner and brainstorm campaign ideas. Go ahead and have fun with it, be silly or serious. Bonus points for creativity."

[ooc: Wait for OCD la. Play nice! As with all assignments, you can do as little or as much as you like. You can be elaborate and actually photoshop something up or just describe it when the time comes - it's all for fun, so go crazy.]

Interstellar Relations, Monday, 4th Period

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Laura was seated at the front of the classroom, glasses perched across
the bridge of her nose, attention focused on a stack of blue index
cards in front of her. As she finished reading each one, she ripped it
in half and added it to a growing stack just to her right. She decided
it was easier to clean up that way...and there wasn't an admiral to
annoy, anyway.

She looked up as students entered. A smile crossed her lips, her eyes
unreadable behind her lenses. After a few moments, she glanced up at
the clock. She then moved to the front of the classroom just as class
was scheduled to begin, a stack of papers in her arms.

"We're back to the boring lecture portion of the class," she began,
addressing the students. "I hope you enjoyed the Quorum session last
week, and got something out of your discussions with your fellow
colonials. I wish we'd had more time, but there's something to be said
for a short Quorum meeting." She gave a wry smile.

( 'Today, we're moving on to the constitutional monarchy...' )

She dismissed the class and turned her attention to cleaning up the
index cards on the desk.

[Okay...Posting by e-mail and getting a little help with the
threads. Please wait for the OOC thread to show up, and then have at.
They may take a few minutes to show, so I appreciate your patience.
I'll be available to participate this evening, EST.]

Flight Club, Monday, 4 pm in the flight shed

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Aeryn gets to the flight shed early, watching everyone arrive. When it looks like everyone's there, she goes straight into her talk. Someone might someday teach her the value of 'hello.'

"Today we're going to work on something from Earth," she says. "It's called a F/A-18E Super Hornet, and while it doesn't go into space, it is actually in use today. Personally I like space flying better, but this isn't bad. The controls are a little different than last week, but I'll be there to help if you need it." She's very good at not facepalming at those who probably will.

[With OCD in one second... yay!]

World History in a Nutshell

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Daniel's leaning against the desk as his class files in. You should all be worried about the pile of notes he's going to be working from today.

"Today's lesson is going to cover the Reformation and how religion was a hot point in sixteenth century Europe. I'm afraid a lot of it's going to be me lecturing, but if at any point you don't understand anything, just wave at me and I'll explain as best I can.

"First, however, I'd like to quickly discuss what the difference is between a Catholic and a Protestant. Anyone?"

After that was over, Daniel stood up straight and glanced down at his notes.

"First, we need some background so we're going to look at ( the unpopularity of the Catholic Church in Germany at the beginning of the 16th Century )

"You all still with me? Any questions?

"Okay. Martin Luther. Luther was a German theologist and monk who wrote The Disputation of Martin Luther on the Power and Efficacy of Indulgences, or as it is more commonly known, the 95 Theses and posted it on the cathedral door in Wittenburg in 1517 in response to Johann Tetzel's selling of indulgences. This was to provide a catalyst for a theological debate and led to the Reformation.

( The Catholic Reaction to Martin Luther 1517-1521 )

At this point, Daniel paused to take a drink of water. "Okay, so now you've got the basics of the Reformation there. On your desks, there's some information on the French Wars of Religion. Now, the French protestants were Hugenots instead of Lutherans, but the basic principle is the same. I'd like for you to read through and decide whether or not they deserve to be called Wars of Religion, or was it mostly a political power struggle between the House of Guise and the House of Bourbon"? Once you've finished that, then we're moving on to the Dutch Revolt.

Some people think that it is a mistake to see the Dutch Revolt as a War of Religion.

"Okay, so it's been a bit of an information overload today, so I'm going to be setting your midterm next week instead," said Daniel, smiling as he reached for his water again. "Before I let you go, does anyone have any more questions?"

"Have a good night everyone."

Humor Class #5 - Tuesday - Physiological Benefits to Humor.

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When the Humor students enter the classroom, they find Pippi sitting on the front desk, next to an overhead projector.

Also set out is coffee, tea, and a variety of delightful and fresh baked goods.

"Hi everybody! As you know I'm Dr. Wilson's TA. He can't be here today so you're all stuck with me! I got stuff to show you though, so keep your eyes trained on the screen." She explained crossing her eyes momentarily.

( Oooo! Slide show! )

Notes from Wilson

Today I want you to take this survery and submit your results to Pippi at the end of the class. Homework will be an extra week to find and partner yourselves up for the project which will be due at the end of the semester and worth 20% of your final grade so pair up wisely.

Mr. Sanders, Mr. Griffin, Mr. Dorian I will be holding special office hours on Friday and would like you three to attend or call and make an appointment.

[ooc: PLEASE WAIT FOR OCD. OPEN! Class shamelessly cribbed from the following sources Help Guide and “The University of Maryland Medical Center”]

Criminal Justice [Tuesday, October 3, first period]

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"Good morning," V said, and this week there were no props to assist with class. "Today we're simply going to talk. Just talk. No activities. No mousetraps. Just words."

He folded his gloved hands behind his back, and began to pace. "In your life, there are and will be injustices committed. And whether they be personal or for the good of a great deal of people, it should have little to no bearing on the reaction of a truly justly-minded individual."

"An eye for an eye," he said, facing the class. "If one has wronged you, is it unreasonable to ask them to pay for this? If they have wronged many, they should pay as well, but in the same manner? If someone hurt you, or your family, or your friends, would you want to give them their due? And do you all think that is morally wrong, to want to be repaid for your pain?"

V tilted his head at the class. "Discuss. Think."

[So, I'm having some access issues. I'll do my damnedest to reply to everyone, but I'd really, really appreciate it if you guys talked to each other so that the discussion flows even if V's a little quiet.]