Hey class. Sorry that I have no concept of time--as in not knowing what day it is, ever, or how much time we have until class ends. I don't know how I can, but I'll work on this. Thanks for your patience.
I just wanted to be true to my word and try to write what is due for next class period. Make sure you read Jamaica Kincaid's "On Seeing England for the First Time." My guess is that this reading will spark some ideas in your hefty brains, so feel free to keep notes that we can use in class.
Also, keep working your ethnographic essays. A draft isn't due until Monday, of course, but we want to keep them in mind. Maybe look at your thick description page and think: how do I take this further? Remember to start to identify the cultural patterns of this place (who frequents it, what is their 'mark' or 'stamp' on this place, who doesn't frequent this place and why, what is this place's history, how has this place been "socially constructed through time," to quote Staheli...etc). We need to take the descriptions--which were great--and blend in the 'ethno' aspects. We can talk more about this if you like on Friday (time allowing). We can also always talk through email, so give me concerns, if you got 'em.
Friday, I might mention that we should feel free to bring breakfast. I will try to bring some bananas and juice and maybe bagels, but feel free to bring what you want. The first 15-20 minutes of class will be chill...perhaps even ill. See you there.
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