Confederate Memorial

[jForrester]

........, but for African-Americans, anything relative to the Confederacy is an insult. If you think otherwise, you're being delusional. ....... Again-JUST MY OPINION.

Which is a real indication of the common ignorance among Americans, since at least 93,000 of their ancestors fought for their country under that flag. Well documented in contemporary writings, but absent the PC history books of today.

[macwilkin]

Which is a real indication of the common ignorance among Americans, since at least 93,000 of their ancestors fought for their country under that flag. Well documented in contemporary writings, but absent the PC history books of today.

And I would remind you that it is a very unfair stereotype that all academic textbooks and professors are "politically correct", myself included.

T.

[jForrester]

And I would remind you that it is a very unfair stereotype that all academic textbooks and professors are "politically correct", myself included.

T.

I didn't say they "all" are PC. But it cannot be denied that many are.

"The victor writes the history books." That's the way it has always been. And always will be.

[macwilkin]

I didn't say they "all" are PC. But it cannot be denied that many are.

"The victor writes the history books." That's the way it has always been. And always will be.

That still doesn't excuse an unfair generalization -- and remember, texts are just one aspect of teaching. As an instructor, I rely on my own research, lecture notes & other materials -- the text is essentially supplemental in my class, and I frequently present an opposing viewpoint to texts.

T.

[jForrester]

.......... As an instructor, I rely on my own research, lecture notes & other materials -- the text is essentially supplemental in my class, and I frequently present an opposing viewpoint to texts.

T.

Good for you. That is exactly the right way. Wish all did.

As for my own instruction days, I taught computer operations, where there is often more than one way. And occupational safety, where there is rarely a second way! :^)

[The Guy in the Kilt at UC]

I didn't say they "all" are PC. But it cannot be denied that many are.

"The victor writes the history books." That's the way it has always been. And always will be.

I have never known a politically correct professor in my 10 years of school spanning 3 colleges.

[Lallans]

I have never known a politically correct professor in my 10 years of school spanning 3 colleges.

Exactly the opposite of my experience, and that was 30 years ago. The difference must lie in our definitions.

[jForrester]

Exactly the opposite of my experience, and that was 30 years ago. The difference must lie in our definitions.

Agree.

[macwilkin]

Exactly the opposite of my experience, and that was 30 years ago. The difference must lie in our definitions.

Agree.

Come and take one of my classes.

T.

[The Guy in the Kilt at UC]

Exactly the opposite of my experience, and that was 30 years ago. The difference must lie in our definitions.

Let me put it into context. I've known 2 types of professors: the politically incorrect and those who kept his opinion to himself. But remember the students of 30 years ago are the professors today.