Friday, October 03, 2008

What I have learned in Multi-media English
Taking Dr. Johanson’s is worth it. Because he not only teaches us so many things that in common state we won’t have chance to learn, such as cognitive thinking, but provides many access to the Internet sources. Besides, he’s one of the most intriguing professors I’ve seen. So, I’m looking forward to my future learning in this course.
In our first week, Dr. Johanson has showed us his aggressive attitude. He intends to train us to be excelled in writing and thus become a marvelous writing killer. It sounded like that he would make us keep writing day and night without respite. But I’d love to take this challenge, for it benefits me. In other words, I’m ready to receive his evil’s training.
In our second class. Johanson revealed the key to becoming a good student. First, always sit in the proper seat whish is the front seat of the classroom. Second, make good use of cognitive dissonance, for instance, have good interactions with teachers by answering and asking questions. Usually, the teachers will have good impression on you and will be hard to change your perfect image engraving on his mind. Third, become a copy cat. If you imitate others’ subconscious gestures or their habitual behaviors, they may feel relaxed and have good time being with you. These are secretive short cuts toward becoming a good student. By the way, Dr. Johanson also show us some fun websites which complement our learning. In my opinion, Dew’s Script-O-Rama is worth exploring. Because we can learn the lines of our favorite movies. But there are many great websites awaited to be explored.
In addition to what we learn, I find Johanson is such a “different” professor. Unlike other teachers, his teaching usually accompanies with acting or exaggerated body language, which makes us burst into laughter. I’m happy that I take this course. I know that I’ve made a right choice.

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