This quarter I am taking Introduction to Humanities as an online class. I don't like online classes, especially 100 level classes. I get frustrated with my classmates and their apparent disinterest which I typically intrepret as stupidity.
This week our online "discussion" assignment was this:
The Romans made great strides in technology. In fact, much of their inventions and innovations were not improved upon for centuries after. What technological advances do you think were the most important and lasting of the pre-Christian Romans? In order to get full credit, you must explain why you think this. Give examples. Explain how you think this innovation changed or influenced their society and culture!
Here is one my classmates responses:
I say concrete. It is amazing some of the buildings and sculptures. They were detailed and well put together. It was a huge advance and it is used for many things.
Well, that was enlightening, insightful and....well punctuated? Though, I guess I do need to give this student props. At least she picked an invention actually credited to the Romans. A few of my other classmates argued that the Hebrews writing the Bible was the best thing the Romans did. Last I checked, they are a different group of people. I could be wrong though.
Overall, I don't dislike this class about the humanities. I actually am enjoying learning about history and art at the same time. I might actually understand some of the things my brother talks about. I have learned that I just don't like online classes all that much. I feel like I take them way more seriously than my classmates and am discouraged when no one else seems to put the time and effort into assignments like I do.
I wonder what kind of responses we will have next week when we talk about changes in perspective and how that changes societies?
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