In the first unit, Composing a Self, we reflect on where we come from and what lenses and filters we bring with us.
In the next class, besides the reading for the week, we will discus the story of your name.
We'll ask "what's in a name?" Is a name really just a name?
What does your name mean to you (if anything) and where it comes from? If you don't know, then try to find out.
Does your name, and its origin, have anything to do with who you are today?
Is there a nickname that you've always wanted or is there a nickname that you've always always wanted to get rid of?
How did you get your name and/or nickname? Was there any type of ceremony or meaningful ritual involved with you getting your name?
Do our answers to these questions reflect how we see ourselves?
Also, please bring any questions about the syllabus that you might have to class.
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Into Unit 1: Composing a Self: Sam's Answer
I was giving my name in honor of my died uncle. My dad decide to name me that cause his youngest brother out of three was killed. The second reason,would be like a tradition. Me two of my male cousin was name at after are uncles and fathers.
That's really interesting.
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