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December 6, 2012
*of the ones I've taken and think would also be fun for non-psychology majors.
Oberlin: Where the Bathrooms Aren't Gendered but the Food Is
December 3, 2012
If you're still following my train of logic here, which I can imagine some of you aren't, then you are probably thinking to yourself: okay, I get that. Hardly anyone has the genetic background from only one race, and I've seen people who change their sexual orientation. Fine. But gender? Can't you only really be one or the other?
Many Thanks
December 1, 2012
There are many things I am thankful for this Thanksgiving. Here are just a few of them.
A Foreign Language Revelation
November 28, 2012
It turns out that 140 characters isn't enough to say everything that I want to say about learning a foreign language. Whoda thunk it?
CS vs My Brain
November 9, 2012
Why this term is not as easy as I meant for it to be, featuring: a llama in a party hat, yours truly on a metaphorical balcony, and a quick historical linguistics lesson (among other things).
Why are you here and what do you want to learn?
November 8, 2012
A question I ask of all my students.
The week before midterms in Intermediate Spanish class
November 8, 2012
What do you do in the last week before the midterm break, when everyone is tired, sick, and overwhelmed? Bring in Lego®, of course.
Obie Yogi
October 20, 2012
So there I was, happy to be a part of such a legendary class. The teacher, Eric, was great. Such a funny and intelligent man, and quite the stereotypical yogi as well (except during a few momentary lapses when he cursed in class, which was absolutely hilarious).
Learning and Labor: My Classes
October 4, 2012
My semesters usually end up organizing themselves around a few different themes or shared ideas. This semester, the themes seem to be bodies/physicality, communities, and, to a somewhat lesser degree, stories.
How (Not) to Declare a Major
September 10, 2012
It's a necessary step! I handled mine really badly! This is why!
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