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fandomhigh2010-09-01 12:35 pm
atreideslioness) wrote in fandomhigh2010-09-01 12:35 pm
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Cultural Appreciation, Week I [Wednesday, Periods 4 & 5]
Ghanima was perched on the front of her desk as students came in today, watching them curiously. "Good afternoon, and welcome to hopefully our only on-campus class," she said, once everyone had arrived. "For those of you that are new, I am Lady Ghanima Atreides, and this is Cultural Appreciation. If you are in the wrong class, please depart now." She waited a moment to see if anyone was going to get up and leave before continuing. "If you have not had one of my classes before, you may call me Lady Ghanima, Miss Ghanima, or Miss Atreides, whichever you are more comfortable with."
"Too often, students become wrapped up in the strange culture of Fandom Island very quickly after they arrive here, never looking past its boarders to see the wider world. This class is an opportunity to explore the mainland on a regular basis, and take in some of the wonders that this planet has to offer. We will travel by portal to various points of interest all over the United States, spending two hours at each stop to learn about the culture of the time and place we are currently residing in."
"This is a field trip class, and we will be going off-campus nearly ever week," she said. "In the past, I have used the Danger Shop to simulate non-Fandom environments, such as for the class on terrain, but that would run counter to the entire point of this class. We will be going to three museums, three plays, three national parks, and three formal restaurants. If you are unsure as to appropriate clothing, I suggest a trip into town, just to watch the residents and see what they wear."
Ghanima gestured to her own blue-on-blue eyes. "Of course, being an off-worlder, I stand out, as some of you may. I myself will be wearing sunglasses or special contacts to disguise my eyes when off-island, and I strongly suggest that everyone consider how to blend in. While being a school fieldtrip for 'special students' will excuse many eccentricities, it is important to remember that humans are easily spooked, even this era. Causing riots is not nearly as fun as it sounds, and I will be most put-out with you if you do so deliberately. You won't nap through detention as a punishment, you'll be doing community service work for as long as I deem appropriate."
"Raven, if you would be so kind as to see me after class?"
[OOC:Wait for the traveling OCD! The OCD has claimed its baggage and arrived unharmed!]
"Too often, students become wrapped up in the strange culture of Fandom Island very quickly after they arrive here, never looking past its boarders to see the wider world. This class is an opportunity to explore the mainland on a regular basis, and take in some of the wonders that this planet has to offer. We will travel by portal to various points of interest all over the United States, spending two hours at each stop to learn about the culture of the time and place we are currently residing in."
"This is a field trip class, and we will be going off-campus nearly ever week," she said. "In the past, I have used the Danger Shop to simulate non-Fandom environments, such as for the class on terrain, but that would run counter to the entire point of this class. We will be going to three museums, three plays, three national parks, and three formal restaurants. If you are unsure as to appropriate clothing, I suggest a trip into town, just to watch the residents and see what they wear."
Ghanima gestured to her own blue-on-blue eyes. "Of course, being an off-worlder, I stand out, as some of you may. I myself will be wearing sunglasses or special contacts to disguise my eyes when off-island, and I strongly suggest that everyone consider how to blend in. While being a school fieldtrip for 'special students' will excuse many eccentricities, it is important to remember that humans are easily spooked, even this era. Causing riots is not nearly as fun as it sounds, and I will be most put-out with you if you do so deliberately. You won't nap through detention as a punishment, you'll be doing community service work for as long as I deem appropriate."
"Raven, if you would be so kind as to see me after class?"
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