This week in class, I got the chance to read from both the African stories unit and the European stories unit. All of my reading focused on fairytales and folktales. I found it so interesting to compare and contrast the themes and lessons within the different cultures' stories. I am excited to read more folktales from other areas to see if the theme and moral similarities continue!
I was sad to not be able to complete a storytelling post this week, but I am excited to start writing for my storybook this week, especially as I prepare to fly to Australia later this week! I have especially enjoyed doing more research on aboriginal culture so that I can better understand and appreciate the source stories for my own storytelling in the future.
Luckily, this past week brought a lot of peace to my concerns about other classes. I finally got my honors research arranged! I will be helping a professor research for his upcoming book on the history of Rome! Since I studied abroad there, I am hoping that some of my first-hand cultural experience will be of help in the research process. Now, I am ready to go to graduation gear up this week to order my cap, gown, and honors hood!
It's such a busy and important semester, but I am excited about tying up all the loose ends and enjoying the weeks left here at OU!
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| The Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge -- I will see these in less than a week! Image Information |
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