COM 233 – Learning Journal 4
Prompt 1: Time and speed in cultural contexts
After watching Honoré’s “In praise of slowness” and Zimbardo’s “Psychology of time”…
Video: https://www.ted.com/talks/carl_honore_in_praise_of_slowness?subtitle=en
What is your assessment of the concepts of time and speed presented in the videos? How does time effect your life (in terms of relationship build-ing, work, school)? What do you make of the “slow” movement? Are you aware of schools or companies “slowing time” or enabling more free time? Comment on experiences you have had related to concepts/traditions of space and time across cultures.
Prompt 2: Alternative approaches to built spaces
After watching these videos
“Magical Houses, Made of Bamboo”
“How to build with clay…and community”
“Creative houses from reclaimed stuff”
“Green Citadels”
reflect on the following:
Are we victims of “groupthink” and conformity in terms of housing design? How do you assess the importance of using traditional building materials? How does living in the communities discussed in the videos effect the way of life and cultural values and behaviors?
How do you think the design of the 2 schools discussed, the “Green School” in Bali and the Gando school in Burkina Faso may effect learning experiences of students? What are your experiences, if any, with cultures having different kinds of living arrangements, housing, bathroom cultures?
The Grading Rubric is attached please provide a work citation for both prompts thank you.
