So, this, for now, is the farewell post. The pre-exam farewell post, that is. At the risk of turning this into a vote of thanks speech, I want to say to the lot of you, 'thank you' so very much for an energetic, creative few weeks and months; for putting up with my research moods and whims, and handling the deliberate lack of structure and rampant anxieties like pro's! Yesterday's final lecture brought the 301 class together, and standing before you guys overwhelmed me beyond measure. I am proud of the work produced this term, and I hope that the social science degree you are about to complete, will colour your life in wonderful ways. The bad news is that from this point onward, you will, for the rest of your life, analyse EVERYTHING. Maybe thats the good news.
In terms of the exam, as was discussed in class yesterday, remember you have two hours for two essays. Plan your use of time carefully. You have a choice of three essay questions of which you choose the two that most appeal to you. Your readings and notes on Foucault and Derrida are of most relevance in preparing for the exam. Also rely on discourse around social constructions of identity, looking at the various features that might impact thereon. Feel free to stop by my office should you wish to chat about exam prep, research, etc. My consultation times are daily from 10am-12 as of now, and until the 6 June 2008 (The exam is on the 7 June 2008). I leave UKZN on the 30 June.
Best wishes
Shafinaaz
Friday, May 23, 2008
Friday, May 16, 2008
Dis-Location/Re-Location
Cultural Hybridities and Purities: Art Exhibition - Durban Art Gallery
Produced by Leora Farber, in collaboration with the South African design team Strangelove, Carlo Gibson and Ziemek Pater, 'Dis-Location / Re-Location' will be on show at the Durban Art Gallery from 15 May until 27 July.
The premise of this multi-media, multi-disciplinary exhibition is how cultural identities are formed, re-defined and become 'hybridised'. The body of artwork challenges common assumptions that exist regarding cultural purity — one such assumption being that identity is static.
Leora Farber is a senior lecturer in the Fine Art Department at the University of Johannesburg. She has exhibited both nationally and internationally and is the recipient of numerous awards and research grants. Clothing designers Carlo Gibson and Ziemek Pater are the owners of the company and clothing label Strangelove which specializes in designing and producing original, individual and innovative clothing.
Produced by Leora Farber, in collaboration with the South African design team Strangelove, Carlo Gibson and Ziemek Pater, 'Dis-Location / Re-Location' will be on show at the Durban Art Gallery from 15 May until 27 July.
The premise of this multi-media, multi-disciplinary exhibition is how cultural identities are formed, re-defined and become 'hybridised'. The body of artwork challenges common assumptions that exist regarding cultural purity — one such assumption being that identity is static.
Leora Farber is a senior lecturer in the Fine Art Department at the University of Johannesburg. She has exhibited both nationally and internationally and is the recipient of numerous awards and research grants. Clothing designers Carlo Gibson and Ziemek Pater are the owners of the company and clothing label Strangelove which specializes in designing and producing original, individual and innovative clothing.
Monday, May 12, 2008
Final Lecture: Exam Prep and Book Awards
Dear All
I will attend the final lecture at Chem A on Thursday 22 May 2008, by kind invitation of Vanessa, in order to speak to you a bit about preparation for the June exam. In addition, there will be a book award presentation to the top thirty students in that time. Think of this as our little farewell party. I look forward to meeting you for this last time.
All the best
Shafinaaz
I will attend the final lecture at Chem A on Thursday 22 May 2008, by kind invitation of Vanessa, in order to speak to you a bit about preparation for the June exam. In addition, there will be a book award presentation to the top thirty students in that time. Think of this as our little farewell party. I look forward to meeting you for this last time.
All the best
Shafinaaz
Friday, April 25, 2008
Hats off to Reflexive Sociological Texts: Undressing Durban 2007
http://iolsresearch.ukzn.ac.za/UD13990.aspx
Join the Discussion here:
http://iolscommentary.wordpress.com/2008/04/21/undressing-durban/
Join the Discussion here:
http://iolscommentary.wordpress.com/2008/04/21/undressing-durban/
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
These Essays Not Yet Received!
URGENT NOTICE:
FINAL DIARY PROJECT ESSAYS
NOTE THAT ESSAYS WERE DUE 9 APRIL 2008.
I HAVE NOT RECEIVED ESSAYS FROM THE FOLLOWING STUDENTS. PLEASE SEE ME BY THE LATEST, WED 16 APRIL. THIS NOTICE ALSO APPLIES TO STUDENTS WHO HAVE NOT HANDED-IN AND WHOSE NAMES MAY NOT APPEAR HERE (AND ON THE DEPARTMENT REGISTER).
206517813 GOVENDER, D
205521944 KHAN, GB
204010978 MAISTRY, JD
200308041 MAPHANGA, NS
202515903 MBATHA, S
204513469 NAIR, DG
204000839 SHINGA, MM
FINAL DIARY PROJECT ESSAYS
NOTE THAT ESSAYS WERE DUE 9 APRIL 2008.
I HAVE NOT RECEIVED ESSAYS FROM THE FOLLOWING STUDENTS. PLEASE SEE ME BY THE LATEST, WED 16 APRIL. THIS NOTICE ALSO APPLIES TO STUDENTS WHO HAVE NOT HANDED-IN AND WHOSE NAMES MAY NOT APPEAR HERE (AND ON THE DEPARTMENT REGISTER).
206517813 GOVENDER, D
205521944 KHAN, GB
204010978 MAISTRY, JD
200308041 MAPHANGA, NS
202515903 MBATHA, S
204513469 NAIR, DG
204000839 SHINGA, MM
Thursday, April 3, 2008
Final Essay Extension
Hi
The Final Essay deadline has been extended to Wed 9 April 2008 @ 12noon.
If you are, at this point, happy with your final, please come in and see me, I will accept hand-ins before the 9th as well. All the best.
The Final Essay deadline has been extended to Wed 9 April 2008 @ 12noon.
If you are, at this point, happy with your final, please come in and see me, I will accept hand-ins before the 9th as well. All the best.
Friday, March 21, 2008
Racism illustrates warped power dynamics
Comment
Racism illustrates warped power dynamics
by Patrick Craven
Hi all.. This article was recently published by IOLS research newsletter at UKZN online. Read the article at the following link, and join the discussion at their page/link at the bottom of the article..click on the discussion link and you will be directed to the iols commentary blog. IOLS also encourages writing from students, so if anyones interested in writing an article for publication, let me know.
http://iolsresearch.ukzn.ac.za/pcone13364.aspx
Racism illustrates warped power dynamics
by Patrick Craven
Hi all.. This article was recently published by IOLS research newsletter at UKZN online. Read the article at the following link, and join the discussion at their page/link at the bottom of the article..click on the discussion link and you will be directed to the iols commentary blog. IOLS also encourages writing from students, so if anyones interested in writing an article for publication, let me know.
http://iolsresearch.ukzn.ac.za/pcone13364.aspx
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