Racism in the classroom

[Nikose Tyris]

I obtained advice from the Humber Student Federation Executive Director- some of his advice runs slightly counter to advice gained here, and while I absolutely appreciate everyone's advice, I'm going to be slightly biased towards the advice he gave me. I'll update in a moment while I re-write some parts.

[ChaoticBrain]

The most prominent of her racist remarks were directed at an Indian student with an accent [his accent was thick, but he was understandable to myself, seated at the far side of the room from him]: “I know you people normally talk like 'hurburburburburburburb', but in my class you need to speak slowly, clearly and in English.” [The noise in quotations was her opening her mouth, letting her tongue lol about in her mouth and making a cry similar to cartoonish depictions of Arabic individuals]

...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.

[Fenris]

We are entitled to a professor who is on punctual

This excerpt from the section regarding tardiness is grammatically unsound.

Just a head's up.

[Professor Smarmiarty]

Originally Posted by Nikose Tyris

I obtained advice from the Humber Student Federation Executive Director- some of his advice runs slightly counter to advice gained here, and while I absolutely appreciate everyone's advice, I'm going to be slightly biased towards the advice he gave me. I'll update in a moment while I re-write some parts.

I would listen to this guy. He will have more experience than us, critically with experience in your school- any school specific advice you can get is ace- talk to as many people there as you can.

I also echo Fifth in that its very good of you to stand up for your class like.

[Nikose Tyris]

@Fenris: Fixed.

This is about how it's going to look for now, while I get specific detailed incidents from other classmates. Unless there's any more formatting input or re-writes that could be suggested, re: grammer and spalling and stuff.

Edit: also is it okay that I'm pants-shittingly terrified this is going to fuck up my academic career? I mean I'm doing it anyway but eep.

[Fenris]

Does Fernandez have a doctorate?

[Nikose Tyris]

Fernandez does not. She teaches ESL during the day for the last 20-odd years, and teaches Business Accounting on campus in the evenings.

I'm pretty sure she has no real professional background in accounting.

[Fenris]

Originally Posted by Nikose Tyris

Fernandez does not. She teaches ESL

Like, English as a Second Language?

But the reason I asked is that if she did I would have suggested you replace the subject with "Dr. Gina Fernandez" and all mentions of her with the appropriate "Dr." added in, but good to know she does not.

[Nikose Tyris]

Yes, like English as a Second Language. Specifically Spanish to English.

but yeah no I think "Ms." or just refering to her as Fernandez will be most appropriate.

[Fenris]

Originally Posted by Nikose Tyris

Yes, like English as a Second Language. Specifically Spanish to English.

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.