Published inWriting 150 Spring 2021Journey of Self-DiscoveryFrom writing projects one to three, my writing this semester has been a journey of self-discovery about my intellectual identity…Apr 29, 2021Apr 29, 2021
Published inWriting 150 Spring 2021Villain’s ViewThroughout my life, I had only approached things with a systematic view. However, I am constantly villainized for it because that’s how…Apr 12, 2021Apr 12, 2021
If you suffer and stay quiet, you’ll get rewardedSuffering + Quiet = Award. This is one of the most bullshit equations passed down from generation to generation by minorities. I’ve never…Apr 10, 20211Apr 10, 20211
SelloutAs minority races are integrated into the American system, the line that defines one own race begins to transcend beyond just skin color…Apr 10, 2021Apr 10, 2021
Published inWriting 150 Spring 2021Reflection of “Your Average N-Word”The most notable part of “Your Average N-Word” is that there are reflection of my life. It portrayed what it felt to be in a family that…Mar 29, 20211Mar 29, 20211
Learning to FailWhat made The Art of War, by Sun Tzu, the most well-known strategy book on conflict was its practicality even as time passed. It captured…Mar 26, 20211Mar 26, 20211
Issues: Privilege or Valid“ I need a gaming chair cause I got back problems.” Hmmm.Mar 25, 20212Mar 25, 20212
Published inWriting 150 Spring 2021Why We Need to Learn Different Method of CommunicationWork CitedMar 7, 2021Mar 7, 2021
The Bars that Block UnderstandingOne of my biggest regrets is not learning the language of my race. As a second-generation Vietnamese American, many of my living, older…Mar 7, 2021Mar 7, 2021
The Gatekeeper of CommunicationA lot of what we can and can’t say is dictated by a social barrier. One of the most well-known social barriers plaguing men like myself is…Mar 7, 2021Mar 7, 2021
Words that Transcend TimeAs an avid anime watcher and manga reader, I can say without a doubt that Violet Evergarden’s theme of understanding one another through…Mar 7, 2021Mar 7, 2021
The Executioner in the MilitaryEffective communication is being able to convey intent clearly to the receiver and the receiver being able to fully comprehend it. However…Mar 7, 2021Mar 7, 2021
Childish view on Communication MethodsI would always denounce any communicative methods that didn’t align with speaking English, or “American” as I immaturely called it…Mar 7, 2021Mar 7, 2021
Published inWriting 150 Spring 2021Fear of One's Own LanguageI hate speaking. Not that I hate communicating, but because there is always someone correcting me on everything I say. The corrective…Feb 16, 20211Feb 16, 20211
Published inWriting 150 Spring 2021WP1: The Journey Begins With YOUI would say that school built my foundation of knowledge, but I’m not a good liar. In reality, my foundation of knowledge, which holds my…Feb 8, 2021Feb 8, 2021
Post 3: Pedagogy of the Oppressed ReflectionMy thoughts on Paulo Freire’s book were the same as the African American, semi-illiterate woman and her sixteen-year-old son’s reaction…Jan 23, 20211Jan 23, 20211
Published inWriting 150 Spring 2021Post 2: “Should Writers Use They Own English?” Reflection of my ReflectionHaving written my reflection on Young’s Article, I couldn’t help but have lingering thoughts about the rebuttal against teaching the…Jan 21, 20211Jan 21, 20211
Post 1: “Should Writers Use They Own English?” ReflectionFrom Vershawn Ashanti Young’s article, I was more understanding than surprised on how Young wrote his article to convince his audience of…Jan 19, 20211Jan 19, 20211
