This week in class we discussed the syllabus for the fall. In order to create the syllabus, we first had to set expectations for ourselves and each other. Although there were many things that we were not quick to agree on, we all agreed that participation (in and out of class) is the most important component of the Periclean program. If the entire class is not actively driven, the group will suffer as a whole.
However, not every element of the syllabus was this easy to decide upon. We were quickly presented with the challenge of compromising in order to incorporate everyone’s ideas while still creating a balanced curriculum. Working with a large group of such intelligent, yet opinionated individuals is inspiring but also quite trying.
After much discussion, the class finally came to a consensus for the syllabus that everyone contributed to. Once the mindset shifted from what would benefit us as individuals to what would be ultimately best for the group, the conversation became more productive. Overall, we hope to retain this mindset for all future decisions, making discussions more efficient.
We look forward to getting into the content of the course!
Claire Rayburn, Caila Yates & Courtney Weber
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