Racism in the classroom - Page 3

Nikose Tyris · 03-03-2011, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Fenris

Why would you major in TESOL if you were racist that's like being a chef if you hate food or going into aerospace engineering if you hate math.

Well, please note that her racism is directed towards indian students and pretty much anyone not from the Americas. I believe she's from Mexico originally.

***Fenris*** · 03-03-2011, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Nikose Tyris

Well, please note that her racism is directed towards indian students and pretty much anyone not from the Americas. I believe she's from Mexico originally.

I gathered.

Still. Boggles the mind.

TDK · 03-03-2011, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Fenris

Why would you major in TESOL if you were racist that's like being a chef if you hate food or going into ANY engineering if you hate math.

Fixed~

Nikose, having had a few bad teachers (though none that bad) I think you are showing real conviction, and if anything I think this would benefit your professional standing sort of thing because it would show you have the conviction to do what it right and stand up for people and that shows you have integrity.

CelesJessa · 03-03-2011, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Nikose Tyris

and taking with me David; or as she insists on calling him, "Dav-eed".

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Originally Posted by Smarty McBarrelpants

That's not a foreign name.... that's dedicated racism that is.

Just wanted to point out that Dav-eed is a legitimate pronunciation of David (I believe it's French). That doesn't mean she's not being terrible in general, but I just wanted to throw that out there.

But yeah, I echo everyone else in that it's great that you and your classmates are standing up for what's right. I hope everything turns out for you guys!

Professor Smarmiarty · 03-03-2011, 06:48 PM

I only accept the Hebrew pronunciation. Otherwise you're basically a terrorist

I wouldn't worry about your academic career if she not a professor or even a doctor- academia is generally pretty snooty and won't worry about someone whose not even qualifed, unless she's got some high up friends in the department- but she sounds pretty unpleasant so that seems unlikely as well.

Overcast · 03-03-2011, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Fenris

I gathered.

Still. Boggles the mind.

Some people get great pleasure out of being racist. If they can get away with being able to do it blatantly in people's faces that is even better for them. Think of it more as being a chef when you hate making food for other people, it gives you a chance to take your hate out daily.

Premmy · 03-04-2011, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by ChaoticBrain

...what the fuck.

Explain to me exactly how she hasn't been fired yet. Actually, I can't even imagine a person like this could even get a job as a professor in the first place.

Also, you would never get this kind of shit from professors at DePaul.

There's not much about being racist that prevents one from being successful.

ANYWAYS. I've already given you some of my opinions on this elsewhere, so I'm just going to echo the "Good on ya" sentiments voiced here. It's great that you're all standing up against this teacher and I wish you good luck.

Magus · 03-05-2011, 12:45 PM

The only spelling error I found in the letter is I believe "lol her tongue about in her mouth" should be "loll her tongue about in her mouth". I'm paraphrasing but loll is how it's spelled. Also I'm not sure if loll is the right word, maybe roll? Eh, anyway. Plus that error with the use of "punctual" already mentioned.

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Originally Posted by Overcast

Some people get great pleasure out of being racist. If they can get away with being able to do it blatantly in people's faces that is even better for them. Think of it more as being a chef when you hate making food for other people, it gives you a chance to take your hate out daily.

The Soup Nazi, for instance.

Aldurin · 03-05-2011, 07:02 PM

I approve of this thread and the intended results to come out of it. Also that professor seems like a total jerk.

Nikose Tyris · 03-07-2011, 01:04 PM

My tests grades moved from being borderline passing (60%) to 80%.
My first, already posted test, changed, and my second test was posted at a flat, exactly 80%.

My second test, the midterm, that I did not complete any of the 4 essay questions worth more than 30%.

I am withdrawing from the course.

03-03-2011, 06:48 PM	#25
Professor Smarmiarty Sent to the cornfield Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: K-space Posts: 9,758	I only accept the Hebrew pronunciation. Otherwise you're basically a terrorist I wouldn't worry about your academic career if she not a professor or even a doctor- academia is generally pretty snooty and won't worry about someone whose not even qualifed, unless she's got some high up friends in the department- but she sounds pretty unpleasant so that seems unlikely as well. Last edited by Professor Smarmiarty; 03-03-2011 at 06:52 PM.

03-05-2011, 07:02 PM	#29
Aldurin Lakitu Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 4,648	I approve of this thread and the intended results to come out of it. Also that professor seems like a total jerk.