Saturday, May 16, 2009
Marker Of Class
Yesterday in American Studies class we discussed markers of class while looking at different train stations on the west line for the Metra. Mr. O’Connor also brought up a great point about the bulletin board in our second floor rotunda by all of the administrative offices. This board talks about NT alum although only those who are famous and celebrities. This is definitely a marker of class because of its location. It is right by where all the parents come in to register and speak with administrators so they will walk past the board and see all of the famous people who have graduated from NT and how maybe their child will become famous someday, too. This board communicates the schools values as well. Instead of choosing to talk about a college professor or author who has graduated from NT they are choosing celebrities. This board is a marker of class and how NT view’s their graduates.
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You made an interesting point about how this board is located where parents will see it. This might put parents in an awkard situation meaning after seeing this board they will feel their students will have legacies to live up to. But not every student goes on to play in Fall Out Boy or work for Barack Obama. I also think it is funny how the board is near the college offices. It can pressure students into over thinking their futures.
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