The first day of class....

I have to admit that when I first walked into class I was a little intimidated because for awhile I wasn't quite sure what the class was going to be all about. Once we got further into it I realized that this class, although a lot of work, is going to be very interesting and give me great perspectives on literature and cultures that I do not know a whole lot about. I am hoping that by hearing other people's reports as well that I will better understand how people live in other parts of the world and be able to teach others about that as well. I also have to admit that I only really learn about the Middle East by what I see on TV, which I am sure is not the best way to understand what is really going on in the world or how people truly live. It will be good to read literature that is from authors from different countries who have actually lived in that culture. Hopefully, I will be able to take out some of the judgement I have about this area of the world through this class. I am definitely excited to start this class and wish it was more than one day a week!!