What I Learned In My English Class

Reflection Letter Although English can be somewhat challenging, I have the greatest appreciation for it. I am quite fascinated with it because I am aware of the importance of communication. I adore the fact that you can use words as art, to entertain, educate, interrogate, etc. Self-expression is both pertinent and beautiful, and learning to communicate effectively is a tool that is not only rewarded throughout life; if you master it, you could very well become immortal such as the many great writers we have learned about this semester. It is pertinent to get the logistics of it in order to function successfully in the world. That is why I chose this course and that is why I absorbed it as I did.

I had little knowledge about what I was in for when I signed up for this course. I was under the impression I would do a lot of writing, that wasn’t the case. I didn’t learn to write --I learned how to ‘think.’ I am grateful that my professor, Ms. Crews, was equally as passionate about teaching English as I was learning about it. I have had the opportunity of learning at this institution from different types of teachers. Some of them come to work to earn a check, which I respect because that is the ultimate goal, but some of them come to work to make a difference in the world by doing what they

English 2130 was a breath of fresh air in comparison to English 1101, although I enjoyed them both. I enjoyed being able to use my brain and my imagination as well. I enjoyed dissecting the poems and delving into the backgrounds of the writers we read about. It was especially helpful in dissecting their writings. This course inspired me; I had thoughts of even wanting to become a writer/poet