http://beingabadgandalf.blogspot.com/
After watching Atonement, I was horrified at the thought that someone could do that, no matter what the age, wrong is wrong, and if you're not sure, you shouldn't lie because you feel it is right to do so. Where as we may feel it is right to lie to protect someone, we should never do it if we don't think about the consequences afterwards. One small lie can lead to so much hurt and pain, is it really worth it?
I think if we spent a whole day telling the truth, we would probably fall out with a lot of people! Imagine if your best friend asks if her bum looks big in her new dress; if you told her yes, she'd probably hate you forever! Sometimes it is better to tell small white lies!
Thursday 8 May 2008
Final Blog
Age?
25
Sex?
Female
What is your degree subject (both if joint)?
Film Studies
Does ‘Being Bad’ relate well to the other modules you are taking?
Yes
If so, how? And if not, why not?
There are a lot of films out there that people consider to be bad cinema; it has been interesting to find out peoples opinions, and has made me more aware of peoples behaviour in films.
Have you found ‘Being Bad’ too demanding, too easy, or at an appropriate level?
I think it has been just about right for the module. My only niggle would be having to do a blog every day
Do you think the list of topics covered on the module was appropriate?
Yes
Are there any topics not included in the module that you would like to see included?
No I think it was pretty comprehensive
Do you think that the format for classes has worked well?
Yes
What did you think of the module team?
I thought they were all good, but I feel the drugs lecturer was more encouraging to people to express their opinions
Do you think it would have been better to have had more:
Small group discussions? Yes, they would have helped people understand everyone elses opinions
Discussion and debate among the class as a whole? No, there were too many talking in class as it was
Information and talk from lecturers? No there was enough
The approach taken in the module is interdisciplinary (drawing on perspectives from English Literature, Film Studies, Creative Writing, Philosophy, Religious Studies, Media Studies and Politics): do you think this a useful way of approaching the topics covered in the module?
Yes, it was useful to hear opinions from other students
Do you think that interdisciplinary modules are a good idea?
Yes
Do you think you have benefited from the interdisciplinary approach taken in the module?
Yes
Would you like to see more modules that cover this kind of subject matter?
Yes
Are you planning to take the follow-up module PH2004 ‘It Shouldn’t Be Allowed’ at level 2?
No, I already have too many I would like to choose
Would you recommend ‘Being Bad’ to a friend?
Yes
Do you think that the blogs (web logs) were a good idea?
Yes, but it would have been much more helpful if we could have done more than one in a day
What did you think of the other assessments (e.g. would it be better to have one longer assessment rather than two shorter ones?)?
No I think it was good to have two smaller ones, it was also good to choose what type of assessment we wanted to do.
What have you learned from the module?
That people have lots of opinions on different forms of being bad. One person may feel that doing drugs is really bad behaviour, whereas another may feel that infidelity is the worst way of being bad.
What parts of the module have you found most useful and why?
Hearing all sides to something, I'm definately more open to hearing someone elses opinions now.
What parts do you think were a waste of time and why?
None of it was really a waste of time.
Are there any other comments you wish to make regarding ‘Being Bad’?
It would have been more helpful to have the second assessment returned earlier, so as to use it as a guide for assessment three.
25
Sex?
Female
What is your degree subject (both if joint)?
Film Studies
Does ‘Being Bad’ relate well to the other modules you are taking?
Yes
If so, how? And if not, why not?
There are a lot of films out there that people consider to be bad cinema; it has been interesting to find out peoples opinions, and has made me more aware of peoples behaviour in films.
Have you found ‘Being Bad’ too demanding, too easy, or at an appropriate level?
I think it has been just about right for the module. My only niggle would be having to do a blog every day
Do you think the list of topics covered on the module was appropriate?
Yes
Are there any topics not included in the module that you would like to see included?
No I think it was pretty comprehensive
Do you think that the format for classes has worked well?
Yes
What did you think of the module team?
I thought they were all good, but I feel the drugs lecturer was more encouraging to people to express their opinions
Do you think it would have been better to have had more:
Small group discussions? Yes, they would have helped people understand everyone elses opinions
Discussion and debate among the class as a whole? No, there were too many talking in class as it was
Information and talk from lecturers? No there was enough
The approach taken in the module is interdisciplinary (drawing on perspectives from English Literature, Film Studies, Creative Writing, Philosophy, Religious Studies, Media Studies and Politics): do you think this a useful way of approaching the topics covered in the module?
Yes, it was useful to hear opinions from other students
Do you think that interdisciplinary modules are a good idea?
Yes
Do you think you have benefited from the interdisciplinary approach taken in the module?
Yes
Would you like to see more modules that cover this kind of subject matter?
Yes
Are you planning to take the follow-up module PH2004 ‘It Shouldn’t Be Allowed’ at level 2?
No, I already have too many I would like to choose
Would you recommend ‘Being Bad’ to a friend?
Yes
Do you think that the blogs (web logs) were a good idea?
Yes, but it would have been much more helpful if we could have done more than one in a day
What did you think of the other assessments (e.g. would it be better to have one longer assessment rather than two shorter ones?)?
No I think it was good to have two smaller ones, it was also good to choose what type of assessment we wanted to do.
What have you learned from the module?
That people have lots of opinions on different forms of being bad. One person may feel that doing drugs is really bad behaviour, whereas another may feel that infidelity is the worst way of being bad.
What parts of the module have you found most useful and why?
Hearing all sides to something, I'm definately more open to hearing someone elses opinions now.
What parts do you think were a waste of time and why?
None of it was really a waste of time.
Are there any other comments you wish to make regarding ‘Being Bad’?
It would have been more helpful to have the second assessment returned earlier, so as to use it as a guide for assessment three.
Wednesday 7 May 2008
Comment One
This is a comment on Jennys post on Being too religious http://kittyvonspatulabeingbad.blogspot.com/
I agree with Jenny about the children on 'Baby Bible Bashers'. I watched probably the first few minutes and had to turn it off, it really was strange. There is always so much in the papers about cults, and to have documentaries like this on tv is probably a good thing, to make more people aware.
When my mum was growing up, she had catholicism shoved down her throat; my grandparents were really strict with their children, so when I was growing up my mum wanted my life to be different. I did take my first communion though, which I now know my mum was more or less bullied into, but it was different for me, only my grandparents took it seriously.
Seeing those children on the documentary made me realise how lucky I was as a child, and how terribly unlucky those children are, to have their childhoods taken away from them like that. They may be happy now, but will they be in 30 years time and they realise their young lives have gone?!
I agree with Jenny about the children on 'Baby Bible Bashers'. I watched probably the first few minutes and had to turn it off, it really was strange. There is always so much in the papers about cults, and to have documentaries like this on tv is probably a good thing, to make more people aware.
When my mum was growing up, she had catholicism shoved down her throat; my grandparents were really strict with their children, so when I was growing up my mum wanted my life to be different. I did take my first communion though, which I now know my mum was more or less bullied into, but it was different for me, only my grandparents took it seriously.
Seeing those children on the documentary made me realise how lucky I was as a child, and how terribly unlucky those children are, to have their childhoods taken away from them like that. They may be happy now, but will they be in 30 years time and they realise their young lives have gone?!
Body Modification
Body modification is becoming more and more accepted as time goes by. Body modifcation isn't just piercings and tattoos, it's anything that changes your appearance; like dying your hair for instance. Now, I dye my hair quite a lot, nothing too drastic, but I do dye it. I also have my ears pierced. I was thinking about all of my friends with their body modification, and I cannot think of anyone who hasn't at some point modified their bodies some way or another; whether it be ear piercings, tattoos, naval piercings, or hair dying. I have wanted a tattoo for some time now, but I am absolutely terrified of needles!And pain for that matter. There is so much to think about with a tattoo; will it hurt?, will it heal ok?, will it look ok in 5, 10, or 50 years time? People rush in to them so quickly these days, without thinking about how they will look in the future, which I think is crazy. This website proves my point; always think about it, don't just jump straight in! http://offbeatink.com/tattoo-designs/chinese-tattoos-gone-wrong/
Tuesday 6 May 2008
Infidelity
Infidelity is a very touchy subject with me. Not only have I been cheated on in the past, but my parents got divorced due to infidelity. My parents had a very volatile relationship, to say the least, and were often throwing each other out the house, but the last time my Dad left, it was because he had started seeing someone else. Not just anyone else either, she was my Mums best friend. Now, when I think about the reasons behind it all, I struggle to understand why I forgave him. Not only did they break my Mums heart, but also her husbands, mine, and my 'step brothers' hearts. Infidelity is wrong on so many levels. How can you possibly think you love someone if you can do that to them? It isn't just about you, it's about everybody you're close to. I'm quite lucky now, I get on well with my step family again now, and my Dad is happier than he has ever been. I just wish I could say the same for my Mum. This website has some advice on coping with infidelity http://www.partnertherapy.com/node/1418
Monday 5 May 2008
Drugs
After the lecture on drugs, I got thinking about the debate that usually pops up whenever drugs are mentioned; Should they be legalised? As I was growing up, I was probably more aware than most about drugs, as my parents have done drugs ever since I can remember, and they were always talking about how they should be legalised. Will it make it safer? Or will it encourage more and more people to try them? The way I see it, if they legalised drugs like cannabis and cocaine, and made them readily available like alcohol or cigarettes, they would be safer, to a certain extent. Obviously there would be an age limit on these too, but younger people would still try to get hold of them. Could it actually be any more dangerous than alcohol poisoning or lung cancer? At least if they were legalised they would be purer, and less harmful than getting it from some dodgy dealer down the street. This website is quite insightful; http://www.urban75.com/Drugs/drugten.html
Sunday 4 May 2008
Stalking
I was thinking about stalking after the 'being bad' lecture, and I realised that most of my girl friends, at some point during their teens, have stalked a boy they liked. I remember really liking a boy when I was 15, and I used to sit outside his house with my friends, waiting for him to get back from work. Looking back now, I have to laugh; seriously, as teenage girls, do we really think that stalking a boy will make them like us?! No good can come from it surely? Girls will admit more readily than boys that they've stalked someone before, which seems a bit strange. It's behaviour that people expect from girls, but not so much from boys. I have a boy friend who denies outrageously that he has ever stalked anyone, but I distinctly remember him following a girl from school around everywhere, on the off chance that she would speak to him. She never did. So, stalking; Is it being bad? Or is it a part of growing up that we all endure?http://www.culturewars.org.uk/2007-03/nicol.htm This website is quite good, well worth the read!
Saturday 3 May 2008
Smoking
After we had the lecture on smoking, I was surprised to see that almost everybody had at least tried smoking. Whilst I was growing up, both of my parents smoked, and my grandparents. Almost everyone around me smoked, and I didn't feel it was very fair that I had to breathe in thier smoke all the time. I think because of this I had never wanted to smoke, and now that I'm 25, I feel proud of myself for never starting. Although a good deal of my friends are smokers, I don't know a single person who is glad they smoke. They all wish they could give up, but it's too difficult now. One of the main reasons young people do start to smoke though, is peer pressure, and the need for fitting in with the 'IN' crowd. This also extends to seeing your favourite celebrities smoking, and wanting to be just like them. At least there is a lot more publicity on the bad effects of smoking now, and at least that seems to put young people off a bit. I found this website very interesting, and useful for parents who don't want to expose their children to their favourite stars smoking. http://www.scenesmoking.org/
Friday 2 May 2008
Lying with Integrity
After the lecture on lying, it got me thinking about parents and their children, and the constant emphasis we get as kids, on telling the truth, all of the time. This all seems a bit strange, considering from a very young age, we are told that Father Christmas visits every year to bring presents, that the Tooth Fairy will pay us for our old teeth, and that a giant easter bunny brings us chocolate eggs every easter. How can adults think it's fair to have double standards with children? Parents lie to their kids on an almost daily basis, but kids get punished for telling one little lie. Does lying to children about these fantasy figures make life better for them?! Or potentially make it worse?! One child at christmas could get a playstation3, whereas another may get a book, or a dvd. How do parents think it makes their kids feel, that Santa seems to prefer one child to another.
How many lies can you think of that your parents told you as a child? I found this website very interesting! http://www.cbn.com/family/parenting/PinocchioParenting.aspx
Thursday 21 February 2008
Field Trip!
My suggestion for the module field trip would be 'The Circus of Horrors' at the civic. Ok, technically not my suggestion! But it was a good one! I think everyone would have a good laugh!
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