I'm usually a "listener" in the classroom, rarely speaking-out, unless asked a specific question. As a business major, I'm required to complete Macro Economics, which should be no problem after the effortless "A" from Micro Economics last semester. The only problem is that my professor developed an extremely negative attitude towards me, after "Voicing my opinion" on illegal immigration.
He got completely off the subject of Macro Supply & Demand and started talking about Micro Economic effects of illegal immigration in our city. I sat there and listened, thinking that maybe I was being enlightened in some form, as my opinion on the economic effects of illegal immigration is completely different.
As a closing statement to his off subject speech, he said "Illegal immigration is good; our local economy would crash without it." At that point, I told him that he should consider the amount of money that's being sent back to Mexico, and how much the city spends on illegal heathcare.
2007-03-01 09:03:19 · 5 answers · asked by T M 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
If you truly believe that illegal immigration is a good thing, and that it helps the U. S. economy, you probably have a bias due to the fact that you or your family is here illegally. In addition, the supporting slavery comparison is completely out of line, but expected. At least you refrained from inappropriate A. Hitler analogies. You should join the military to actually earn a place in this great country.
2007-03-01 16:23:46 · update #1
So!....you have received a lesson in 'diplomacy'.....which is an important topic for students to understand. If you disagree with a teacher/professor/lecturer / whatever ---- it is TO your advantage to shut up and say nothing....otherwise you WILL find yourself in deep trouble...and once this happens there is no way to get out of it. Learn the lesson....bite the bullet....and do the best you can to get through the course in order to find teachers/professors/lecturers who are in agreement with you. When you do .... enjoy yourself...because in the big wide world you WILL find lots of people who disagree with you.
2007-03-01 13:35:09 · answer #1 · answered by levatorlux 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can file a complaint with the Dean or transfer out of his class, but other than that, you're in the 'dog house'. If you stay in the class, don't count on a high grade.
Believe me, I went through the same thing with three profs at my school and there really isn't much that can be done...one hated males (she taught speech) and not a single male got an A from her....ever. Two others were extremely political and demanded that students regurgitate their bias on every paper and test...and they (neither) wouldn't allow someone to sit quietly, they demanded that each student at sometime state their opinion on a variety of off topic subjects (one course was sociology and one was art history). Luckily I had enough sense to withdraw from the last two classes.
2007-03-01 09:18:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately, you're screwed. This whole illegal immigration thing has people seriously divided. I am with you, but since your Professor OBVIOUSLY had a different opinion.....you're screwed. The people who believe illegal immigration is good
seem to be close minded and feel that they, in some way, are being wronged by those of us who think it is a bad thing.
My suggestion........see if there is another professor teaching this class.....
Also, there is always the going to administration and tell them what happened and that you feel you grade might be negatively affected because you have different political issues than your professor. That way IF he fails you or doesnt give you grades that you deserve then you have documented proof.
Good luck.
2007-03-01 09:18:53 · answer #3 · answered by Trish 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't see how his disagreeing with you makes him "anti-American." You both have a right to your opinions (which is what makes this country great). However, in higher education you will run into all kinds of opinions and people who aren't afraid to voice them. Nothing you posted here denotes your prof being "anti-American"... perhaps you should rethink your objection.
2007-03-01 11:40:16 · answer #4 · answered by Blessed 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He was right. And just because someone disagrees with your - perhaps uninformed - opinion doesn't make them anti-American. Just because they disagree with some of the stupid laws of our contry doesn't make them anti-American. 170 years ago, if he had said he didn't support slavery, would you have called him anti-American?
2007-03-01 15:05:24 · answer #5 · answered by eri 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋