We are ending this class by discussing
further about speech and silence. Through this course, our view of speech and
silence has expanded, especially silence. Reading Cheryl Glenn’s Unspoken was really
interesting. Glenn explained deeply the meaning and types of silence, which I
have not known before. It made me understand the true meaning of “Silence is
golden”.
I said at the beginning that I
adore silence. However, it has changed now. By engaging into the discussion of
class everyday, it helped me overcome my shyness. I have started to like the
way of learning by discussing together. I love most of the readings that we had
in this class. They do not only tell us the story or discussion, but also connect
it to the real life that makes us consider and learn from it. I have enjoyed
taking this course.
In my opinion, the discussion experienced in class reflected the simple message of listening and forming ideas which came from our definition of silence. It taught us to be respectful of others and to take the experiences of others and learn from them just as we learn from our own experiences.
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