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The COIL project has been an enjoyable experience overall. It was so nice to see the world through so many different perspectives. I got to see the world in ways I wouldn't have thought of. It was an enlightening experience among so many different values, cultures and norms. I would love the chance to experience it again.

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I have enjoyed participating in the COIL project. Participating in this project has really opened my eyes to how others learn especially in other countries. I have also enjoyed hearing about how others would react if they were put in a situation where they didn't feel welcome. This project was a good way for me to academically connect with my peers from across the globe.

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I enjoyed doing the COIL project. I liked being able to see what other people thought about things. Even though we are two separate classes it felt like we are one big class and I am glad to be apart of it!

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Participating in this project has been a blast! I loved getting to know new people and be able to see topics from their point of view. Being able to read everyones replies was also great, it felt as though everyone was interacting with one another. I hope to be able to do this again!

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Doing the COIL project was a great experience because I got a chance to communicate with individuals from another country. We got a chance to know each other and learn new things about each others country. This project has taught me no matter how far apart we are we can come together and learn new things. I've learned so many new things from everyone in the group.

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COIL is one of the best things that happened to all of us who has been a part of this. Despite being in different parts of the globe, we got a chance to acquaint with each other.
This opportunity has bought about several perspectives, even of our own classmates back in our respective college/university. It's evident that one or the other day, we would have to go to an unfamiliar place and maybe even stay there for more than intended. We may like the people, we may not like the people -- this is not going to change most of that society and their culture. See what suits as, inculcate those in us, and keeping shaping ourselves according to the format we want us to be.

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Cultural elements like American values and diversity have shaped me into who I am. These values are accepted in my culture for the most part. During the use of Coil I have read so many posts that prove these elements. Everyone on this platform is diverse and unique. From peoples personal life stories, to the way that each person thinks. I enjoyed reading through these posts the last couple of weeks by everyone. I definitely gained some knowledge about other cultures different than my one. I learned about traditions I didn't know of and new foods I'd like to try.

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I would characterized the community where the story is set as close-minded, living in a rural area can cause a person to never open their outside surroundings, making the unknown difficult to understand and accept. Though I did not grow up in a rural community, I have lots of family members that live in these narrow-minded communities, causing them to have these struggles to understanding the changing world around them.

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I would describe the community where the story is set as impolite. I use the word impolite because the community did not accept the old man. They did this because he was different and treated him as an outcast. I don't think that was fair. Regardless of differences among others, treating humans with respect should be a standard act.

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The setting of this community to me is rude. They made the old man seem unwelcome and they judged him for looking different just because he wasn't from the culture. this still happens to people who dress differently/from a different country, a lot of people look at you like you're missed placed and don't belong.

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I was so excited about my semester
I just couldn't wait. I was new to the on-line concept, had some concerns about how to manage and this being a accelerated course I had other concerns as well like am I smart enough! I had all my books, items were all organized, and well life just took a turn and I haven't been able to do 100 percent as planned. I missed assignments due to surgery, the loss of a ex-brother-in law at only 50 years of age and then the loss of my brother most recently in KY. I have given my best, kept an open mind and I have learned so much. About others, and myself. I will not be doing a summer semester but will attend the fall classes, again on-line. I may not have the grades I so desired, but I am not doing bad. I will be doing a little traveling this summer, just in surrounding counties in Ohio, weekend trips mostly but no hotel stays, outdoor only camp sites. I hope to learn from this experience also. There are 88 counties in Ohio, I had no idea so many. I may not get all of them this year but will have a scrape book and journal full of memories about the people along the way. I hope to continue learning in my next semester, and be 100 percent in the fall. It has been awesome to read postings, and travel to cultures through the words posted. Thank you

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If I were to describe the setting and community I would have to say it was a hateful kind of noninclusive environment and that they judged him only on the basis that he was from somewhere that wasn't there. Believe it or not, that can happen still in places today where people might not say it but the way they look at you is a good sign to see if they mess with you or not. I couldn't really tell you if my community reacts like this and that because I've been in a type of community so long you get blind to it. People will always tell you that they don't act a certain way or the people they know would never do something like that but we are all blind to our on bias that it's hard to tell.

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I would describe this a community of poverty, and the setting a seaside rural area of an older era.  It is about not just unknown or a feel of fear but yet a powerful feeling the winged creature of a man is known to them. Maybe a person they knew in life that passed, and is now a angel. The religion is felt within the story.
Many different cultures and even people I  know believe in the-Angle of Death, so this neighbor women stating he may have come for the child could have been their belief?
However they used him, belittled him,was cruel and very judgemental. But Pelayo, and his wife Elisenda felt that he was a foreign castaway from a shipwreck. Pelayo was cruel to place the fallen drenched angel/man in the chicken coop. And when the next morning their child woke with no fever. In a moment they felt magnanimous,  had winged man been the healer? That feeling changed vastly when they found all the  people outside looking at the supernatural creature, inside the locked chicken coop.
Then Father Gonzaga, thought him an imposter because he didn't speak or understand God's language  of Latin. They made themselves rich from this very sad unknown,filled  the pockets  but what did they  provide in return?
They never thought of what may happen next, nor held any repercussions of their actions. They allowed him to be branded, in order to gain a price. The angel only showed patience, in trying to find comfort in his borrowed nest.
It's sad to think our world would maybe act some of the same way. The media would have a spectacle in no time. The cruelty sometimes and judgement of people is what makes it hard on those that want a difference. We have to learn to not be so bias, and even though something that could be unbelievable, could really be.

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I would describe the community from the story as rural. It is easy to determine the setting is in an older era, due to the use of bayonets. My community places value on the abnormal. Anything outside of their ordinary day-to-day lives is valued much higher than their daily norms. In addition, everyone is a superstitious person about where I am. Everything is about death, money, and religion.

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Writing Prompt #1 by Krishna Shaji       1. How is the unknown or the familiar treated in your culture/community? Reflect on any incident from your personal experience.

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Writing Prompt #1 by Krishna Shaji       1. How is the unknown or the familiar treated in your culture/community? Reflect on any incident from your personal experience.

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The unknown can face both a positive and negative treatment equally. The culture tends to include the familiar, as that is what it is least feared of. When an unknown cultural element or a new person comes up, there's always the anxious atmosphere of the breaking of authenticity of the social group. In spite of this, the unfamiliar is always welcomed and is perceived to be a learning opportunity.
My cousins and some other friends outside my school used to ridicule me any chance they get when they see me, as they find it silly that I text in English and not in my native language, which is Malayalam. It's quite rare I find a non-native English speaker who is happy to converse in English. Nevertheless, this brings me out of my comfort niche, which can be a nice thing.

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In my opinion the setting that the story took place in was very unwelcoming and judgemental. I believe this because they treated the old man differently because he was from a different culture than they were. I also say this because the old man was treated as an outsider all because he wasn't from where the other people in the story were from. I encountered an experience like this myself. I took a trip to the southern United States and got all sorts of weird looks when I referred to soda as "pop" and down there they refer to all Soda as "Coke" so in there eyes I was an outsider because i was not accustomed to their southern slang.

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I would say the setting that the story took place was very judgemental and not welcoming because they looked at the old man differently because he didn't look like the people from the community. Instead of making the old man feel welcomed they made him feel like an art project because everybody was just staring at him like he was on display. This is similar to my community because if you look different people are bound to stare at you and make you feel as if you don't belong.

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Writing prompt #2 by Krishna Shaji  3. How would you describe/characterise the community where the story is set? Draw connections with your own community.

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Writing prompt #2 by Krishna Shaji  3. How would you describe/characterise the community where the story is set? Draw connections with your own community.

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The community in which the story is set, does not support or catalyses the phenomenon of change. The people that are part of this society seems content with the conventionality, even if they find their growing problems turn unbearable. Anything that goes against their societal norms is perceived 'alien-like'.
The elderly that I am closely acquainted with seems to adapt to the openness of the latest generation, but little do they realise it is impossible to accept the new ways if they keep holding onto primitive stereotypes and norms, such as the suitable dressing of males and females, choose of spouse based on seemingly unbendable gender and sexuality standards, along with societal/religious status, to name a few. The youth of today of my place are becoming aware of patriarchal baggage that should be unlearned and what traditions to hold on that should never be let to forget down the lane by the passage of time as they enhance the goodness of the culture, society, and the country.

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I would say the community is closed minded in the story. The reason I say this is because when they saw the old man they were very judgemental because he looked different. Which can be similar to the world we live in now if your different or have different views from someone else people tend to be ready to cast judgment or crucify you for having different views from you.

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After reviewing the introduction post and my courses over the semester, I would like to think I still kept an open mind to new people and still seek to learn from different people. This semester has been challenging for me in my personal life and has distracted me from being 100% my best in my classes. But I’m going to finish strong and come back for the next semester 10x better than I was this semester. While I have a break from from school, I want to get back to reading Finding Me by Viola Davis because I have been very distracted and haven’t had the chance to continue reading it the way that I would like to. I have learned a lot about myself and different topics in my classes I took this semester and I hope to continue learning throughout my time in school.

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I would describe the setting where the story took place as judgmental. They were not very welcoming or empathetic. They used him as if he was an object and that was completely unfair. Oftentimes in my own community we do face the unfamiliar with a closed mind and are not as accepting as we could be. I always try to be accepting and allow anyone to feel welcome around me. The community itself is not always like that though and it makes people feel like they do not belong.

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I would describe the community as hateful and judgmental. They saw something new that they did not recognize and made a spectacle out of it. They got money out of torturing the poor man. They got their riches from him and strangers came from al over to see the spectacle. With our community, when we see something strange, I think we treat it as a spectacle because it is unfamiliar and unfamiliar is not liked. As a community I think we should rethink our thoughts on subjects like that and become welcoming to unfamiliar things.

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- Return to Introductory Post Prompt and post a Concluding Post to same topic (you will basically revise/update your Introductory Post after you have participated in the COIL project

- Two Replies to Concluding Posts due

- I know I speak for both Dr. Sam and myself when I say how powerful, meaningful, important and enjoyable this project has been for us. The participation, thoughtful responses, and connections between students has been more than I think either of us could have hoped for. Thank you to all of you for your commitment and continued contributions to this project. The comments I have read indicate the project was as powerful and enjoyable to all of you as it was to us. Thank you again for making this such an impactful addition to our courses.

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If I were to be transported to a completely different culture that I was completely unfamiliar with I would be so scared. I would would hope that the community would help me with learning their language and teach me how to do the things they do. I also hope they would know that i'm am new to the area and to be nice and patient with me as I adapt.

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In my culture I believe the unknown is treated with a sense of fear, as the unknown takes us out of our comfort zone. The majority of my family suffers from some sort of anxiety disorder, which can make the fear of the unknown extremely difficult to overcome. Due to this fear of the unknown, I have family who have never left their home town, unaware of the word around them. Though I do have some of these struggles as well, I believe stepping out of our familiarity can open our eyes to cultures and experiences we would not have been able to enjoy without the jump.

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If I was transported to another place in the world that I was completely unfamiliar with I would be scared. I would be scared because I would have no clue how that culture would work and I feel like others would look at me weird, like an outsider. If I were to ask the community to help me adjust, I would want them to show me their ways and teach me about their culture so I know more about it. I would want to spend as much time as possible around that culture to become familiar with it.

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If I were to be in a completely different culture, with different ideals and ways to communicate with each other, then I would probably be terrified. Being taught how to communicate basic necessities would be priority. I would hope others would be patient with me, as I would be forced to learn their culture and ideals and try to fit in for the time being.

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If I were to be transported to a completely new place I would be a mixture of anxious and excited. The reason I would be anxious is the thought of adapting to a new area. I would have to get accustomed to new ways of going about day-to-day of life. I would have to learn a new language if the people don't speak English. Also, have to make new friends and get the place to start feeling like home for me. But I would be excited because it would be a fresh start in a new place. Get to learn about a different culture and try different things. I would want the community to be welcoming and to be patient with me while I adapt to the new area.

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If I were to be transported to a completely new place at first I would be scared but then it would eventually be exciting. I say scary because it would be a place I have never encountered before and new. I also say exciting because I have always been open to going and experiencing new things. As soon as I arrived at the new place I would immediately begin meeting native people and making connections. I would do this because meeting native people from the new place would make me feel more comfortable and begin making me feel welcome. So I would feel scared at first and then excited, and then welcomed.

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If I were transported to a completely new place in the world where the culture is completely different from my own, I would be confused as to what to do. I will try to find the differences and similarities first so that I can understand how strange the place will be. It will be rather difficult and sad for me, but I will try to get adjusted to that so that I will get a chance to know more about it. I will try to know the difference in its geography, culture, language, and food. The next thing that I will do for sure is to find people who are from my native land and who will understand me.

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If I were transported to a completely different place in the world, it would be very different. I believe there would be an uncomfortable feeling and concern. The man in the story didn't have an option I feel that he ended where he was, he was just placed.  I would hope to be able to mingle with the people, in the community so I could learn about the culture and the traditions of their culture. I would hope to be welcomed and not be an outcast and be able to teach them about my home also. The language I am sure may be an issue, but I feel if there is open-mindedness to try to communicate it would work.  Being able to talk, see the community areas and ask questions would be most helpful I think for both sides.

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If I were to be transported into a completely new place, my initial feeling would be fear. I would be very lost and confused. With such a major shift I would like the community to be accepting and to offer support. I would like to feel as if I belonged; I would like to have the community support me in learning their ways. Anything that is new is oftentimes uncomfortable. If the community was to offer support and treat me as their own, I would be able to adapt and get comfortable sooner.

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Hello Everyone!
I am Keerthy Lakshmi Raj. I am from "Kerala" which is known as the "God's own country". First of all sorry for the late introductory post. I am so happy to be a part of this class and excited to communicate with you all.Let me introduce myself. I am an extrovert who likes to spend time with family and friends. I like singing,dancing,listening to music, etc. My family is settled in Kottayam district of Kerala. Kottayam is referred to as "The city of letters".The city is an important trading center of spices and commercial crops, especially rubber. My family consists of my father, mother and an elder brother.

India is known for it's culture and diversity. India has a population of about 1.4 billion people.In India we give more importance to family and cultural values. India is a diverse nation where many religious people live together peacefully having their own different cultures.Indian culture includes the language, festivals,religion, dressing, food, architecture, art, music etc. Indian culture taught us about family unity, Respect for elders, developing ourself through socialism, etc. In this modern era, people are living in nuclear families,yet joint family tradition still exists nowadays in different parts of India.More than a religion, "Hinduism" is a culture exist today in India.There are many other religion and beliefs exist in India. In India, we have the right to express our thoughts, culture, etc.

Let me talk about my state - KERALA!
Kerala was formed on 1st November 1956.It's in the southern part of India.Malayalam is the official language of the state and we the people of Kerala are known as "Malayalees" or "Mallus".Thiruvananthapuram is the capital of Kerala."Kathakali" and "Mohiniyattam " are the artforms of Kerala.Kerala is one of the prominent tourist destinations of India, with coconut-lined sandy beaches, backwaters, hill stations, Ayurvedic tourism and tropical greenery as its major attractions."Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple" which is the richest temple in the world is in Kerala.

Now let me talk about the festivals in Kerala."Onam" is the Official festival of Kerala.Onam is the harvest festival in Kerala.It's a 10 day festival.The last day, "Thiruvonam" is particularly important in Kerala. Men and women wear traditional dress.We make "Pookkalam" using flowers. According to hindu mythology, the king "Mahabali" who once ruled Kerala will come to Kerala to know the wellness of the people."Thiruvathirakali"is the dance form performed by Women of Kerala during this festival.Onam Sadhya is the traditional vegetarian feast served on banana leaf. It is delicious.It is consists of a minimum of 26 dishes. The main dessert in Onam Sadhya is known as "Adaprathaman". In my opinion, Onam Sadhya is something that a person should try atleast once in his/her life time. We play many games like Vadam vali(Tug of War),Puli kali(Tiger dance), etc.

Vishu is the traditional malayali spring festival in Kerala. We celebrate Christmas, Easter,Ramzan, Muharam, etc. Despite of the religional diffrences,people in Kerala celebrate all the festivals in unity.

Our uniqueness is "Unity in diversity". When it comes to one's succes or failure, we share it with our closed ones.If we make some food items or get some fruits or vegetables, we share it with our family members and neighbours.We involve our family in making decisions like marriage,higher studies, etc. Nothing is complete without the support of our loved ones.2018 was a worst year for us. The flood brings many life in darkness. We overcome it by unity.The people all over India came with a helping hand. Through happiness and hardships the people in Kerala stayed together strongly.

The culture and values moulded me to who I am today.I hope that I gave an idea about my culture and country to you all.

Thank You

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The Unknown is treated with caution in my family as there have been times when we didn't know anything and we tried to go on the fly, which has hurt us. An example of this is when we met these people at my mother's old work and as it turned out someone from that group was arrested previously for dealing drugs and such and we almost got in trouble for just knowing them.

If I was transported to a completely new place in the world I would feel very confused and just a little bit fright as I wouldn't have any idea on how to go about myself. I would like my new community to help me by talking to me and giving me time to learn about what to do instead of pressuring me.

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1. I think in our culture the unknown is treated without expectation. A couple years back my grandma suffered a stroke. Not only did she have one but multiple. My family and I never expected this. This situation rocked our world. My grandma was living in Florida at the time but ended up moving here so that we could take care of her and see her for as long as we could. We are still taking care of her and extremely grateful she is here with us. This is an example in my life and my view of the "unknown".

2. If I was transported to a new place in the world where the culture is completely different, I would feel nervous and guarded. I would feel this way because I wouldn't know any different than my own culture. Change can be scary to some and difficult to adjust to and learn. That would be a challenge to me. I would like my new community to help me adapt by being patient with me and helping me learn. Helping me figure out new ideas and challenges.

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The unknown in my culture is welcomed. I come from a family who plans for anything and everything so the unknown is a driving force for us. The unknown is also motivating it gives us a reason to wake up everyday and see the world because you never know what could happen. It also allows us to be a better family. The unknown motivates us to be better people because it is "unknown" what could happen at anytime.

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Moving from Virginia to Ohio was very scary for me because I only knew the unknown. While I was familiar with the town I grew up in and then I move to somewhere I knew no-one and didn't know where anything is.  As I started my job, exploring, and making friends is when I got more familiar with everything. Everyone (for the most part) were very nice. I now know where a lot of things are and can get around without having to use the GPS.

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The unknown, I feel for the most part (depending) on your location, people do tend to help others. We have many homeless people in the communities between myself and where my children live, we collect items from neighbors and friends to provide, bottled water, and snacks that won't spoil. In the winter, we take caps, gloves, and blankets. Some refuse the help, or items offered, but most are happy.  We shouldn't judge the reasons for them being where they are.
As in the story, the way the man was dressed, like a ragpicker, and his looks were old and dirty, yet he seemed familiar.  They were judging because of the unknown. It could be that he was an angel, and they at one time knew him.
When I first started helping the homeless in delivering these items, I'll admit it had me wondering as some of the areas are not the best to be in, but now it is more familiar and a blessing, as I have met some really interesting people in the process, and they also are more familiar, with us and they also look forward to the chats. So, this is my unknown and also now familiar.

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In my culture we approach the unknown with kindness/respect. I have always had this approach due to my mother. She would always remind us to be kind and to have an open mind towards both people and ideas. I had a childhood of moving around a lot, so I lived in the unknown. I changed schools often as well. I would always be so afraid but she would reassure me and remind me to be kind. I stayed optimistic due to her pep talks and I handled situations with grace. This shaped my personal perspective, I respect all beliefs/opinions that are different from my own. It is very easy to judge and to choose ignorance over being kind and wanting to be knowledgeable. In the reading, people did not understand why this man was different and so they treated the man poorly, as if he was an object. We should always remember to be kind and to approach the unknown with an open mind.

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This is my responses to the story about the old winged man

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I am from Cincinnati, Ohio. I was a baby when I moved from Kenwood, Ohio to Mason, Ohio. I didn't quite understand that I was living in a completely new place though. I have lived in my house I live in now for over 20 years. I have some family in Kentucky and Wisconsin. I am part Irish and German too.

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1. I'm from Ohio where the unknown is treated fairly it just depends on which part of Ohio you are located in. Me for instance i'm not known (popular) in my city so when I go to certain city events I get treated as an outcast but that's okay I'm a loner anyway. Of course the more known (popular) individuals gets more attention from others.

2. If I was transported to a different culture or different setting it would be hard for me to adjust because I'm not a big fan of change. I would have to learn a new language, eat different foods, and meet new people which is a good and bad thing because I'm an introvert but I also like to meet new people.

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I once experienced life in a new place. When I finished high school, I moved with my family to a different location. Before I moved there, when I heard we were moving to a new place, I was super excited until I got there. During the first two days, I felt this thrill, but later, I began to feel alienated and distant. I found it difficult to familiarise myself with the new place and the new people. I felt so sad that I missed my native land and my friends. How people acted and interacted with each other was different. I always used to compare my old place with the new one, until I began to get adjusted. Now, when I think about these days, it makes me smile because I always dream of returning to my homeland. Now, I know it won't be the same as we expect, and there will be some rare opportunities that can't be replaced in our lives. Now I want to take every opportunity available to me to discover different places and cultures.

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When thinking about the idea of being transported to a completely new place, my first thought is to how my mother grew up. As my grandparents were both in the military, my mother would tell us stories of how devastating it was to grow up moving every four years, especially the huge culture shock of moving to Japan when she was in high school. She would always remind us how privileged my siblings and I were to not have to pick up life and leave everything you knew, which always made me grateful for the familiarity I had as a child. Needless to say, if I was ever transported to a completely new place, I believe it would probably be extremely overwhelming. Though overwhelming, every new culture brings opportunity for new perspectives on life. I would hope this new community would open my eyes to new ways of life, bringing me a new sense of familiarity.

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Be sure to include your name with all posts and replies. We are loving the participation but want to learn who you all are and how you are engaging with the short story, the assignments, and each other. The best way for us to get to know each other is to include our names with our work. THANKS ALL!

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When it comes to familiarity, we become comfortable with it and we don't judge it because it is what we are familiar with. When my mom started seeing my stepdad my mainly catholic family had a culture shock when we realized that his family was christian, now granted there is not a huge difference but there is a difference and when my family saw the way his celebrated certain holidays it took my whole family time to adjust but eventually we did. This was the unknown for us and we were quick o try and avoid it but eventually it was something we could not avoid because he became part of the family and we learned to adjust both ways.

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Hello everyone, my name is shency. M.Shajj.i'am From in the state of Kerala and brought up in kottayam. Kerala was known as God's own country and has also been called as one of the paradise of the world. I love my family and iam dependent my family.My family always support of my descisions.iam not skilled to communication so haven't more than friends. I have only few friends.But my family keep healthy relationship with society.our culture very protective about their religion and ancient practice, rituals and traditions. I know help with my personality and socialising is important of my life. So i want to become a extrovert person.should iam trying to become a extrovert person. 

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Hello everyone, my name is shency. M.Shajj.i'am From in the state of Kerala and brought up in kottayam. Kerala was known as God's own country and has also been called as one of the paradise of the world. I love my family and iam dependent my family.My family always support of my descisions.iam not skilled to communication so haven't more than friends. I have only few friends.But my family keep healthy relationship with society.our culture very protective about their religion and ancient practice, rituals and traditions. I know help with my personality and socialising is important of my life. So i want to become a extrovert person.should iam trying to become a extrovert person. 

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I believe that in my community the familiar is taken for granted. I have had my whole world turned upside down when my grandfather died. I had lost my father figure, my family lost their business, we lost a primary bread winner, and we lost the one man holding the family apart. Shortly after his departure our family turned secular and rarely communicates with each other, and we are weaker for it. But even though we are in a new era of the unknown for our family, we must all stay strong and hold on tightly. The storms of life don't settle down for anybody.

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Hello everyone, it's been a wonderful week, reading the introductory posts!
We hope you all have, by now completed reading our primary reading material, the story by Marquez.

With reference to your reading and understanding of the story, "An Old Man with Enormous Wings" by Gabriel Marquez, pick any two journal entries and also respond to one entry by your peer.

1. How is the unknown or the familiar treated in your culture/ community? Reflect on any incident from your personal experience.

2. Imagine being transported to a completely new place in the world (like the old man in the story) where the culture is completely different from your own. Describe how you might feel. How would you like your new community to help you adapt to the new place?

3. How would you describe/ characterize the community where the story is set? Draw connections with your own community.

Please post the first entry of your choice by the 30th of March and the second journal entry by the 2nd of April.
Also, please respond to at least one entry by your peer no later than April 6, 2023. (Prof Goeller and Dr Sam)

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Hello everyone, I'm Reema Mariam Philip. I'm from kottayam, kerala. Kottayam is also known as "land of letters". I'm happy to be part of this class. In my life i always give more importance to family. It consists of my father, mother, and brother. I am an introvert person but in my closest circle I'm an extrovert. Here while  taking decisions about career and life we include our family into it. Our country is so diverse and rich in culture and traditions. My society moulded me to be the person who i am today. Our culture is a diverse one, it consists of many subcultures with in it. Unity with in diversity is the remarkable feature of our culture. People around me influence me to be hardworking and optimistic. My family supports me in every phase of life.

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Hello everyone, my name is Angel Jose. I was born and brought up in Kerala, which is known as god's own country and is noted for the familial relations. People in Kerala are very protective of their traditional customs, culture, religions etc. I'm an introvert person who don't get along with people very easily. My all time comfort zone is my family. I always try to get out of social situations and believe that being quiet is fine. I have a small circle of friends and I am really happy with them. I know that socialising is also really important in our life. Socialising helps us to improve our personality. Whenever I try to socialize, a fear builds up in me. But still I am trying to improve my self.

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Hey everyone. I'm Anitta Shibu. I'm from a small village called melukavumattam in the district of Kottayam, kerala. My life is so much depended to my family. I am mostly who I am because of my parents and other family member. In India we give so much importance to family members in making any decisions even if it's a personal thing. We believe in individualism but we involve our families into each and every aspect of our life. Family and my community where I live helped me became who I am today. My neighbours and other relatives have explained what I can do to do better at things and which all factors can make me into a good person. People who don't even knows you will help you when you're at need which helped me a couple more times in my life. It is so grateful to have people who like to help us around us all the time.

In my place people share and enjoy from cloths to food. Everything. If we get one bunch of fruit we share it with our family and our neighbors. India is know for it's diversity and we mean it and make it work. We involve everyone and welcome everyone. These kind of mentality and all of the above mentioned shaped me who I am today. I'm so satisfied as the one I am today.
Thank you. So excited to have a good time with all of you guys ☺️

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Hi everyone I'm sayanora currently I'm living in a village named kurichy in Kottayam district kerala. I completed my schooling in Chennai tamilnadu till 10th standard. Then I came to kerala and I started my higher secondary education. Talking about myself I lived in a society having a mixed culture because I know well about the festivals of both kerala and tamilnadu. In tamilnadu I like Diwali and Pongal famous festivals of tamilnadu and also I like Onam and vishu famous festivals of kerala basically I'm an extrovert person and very expressive and emotional too.Im always thankful to my family for being with me .they taught me how to be a responsible person in society.
That's all about me...

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Hello everyone ,Iam Sukannya Subash .
The  things that have made the biggest impact on & have influenced my life that shaped me into the person I am today are family background, experiences of my own life & from society. Our culture provides a lens through which we view the world and interpret our everyday experiences. Before judging others, we need to understand ourselves. People around me influenced me to become confident and courageous in every decision I make. My culture impacted to become a responsible and a good citizen who cares about people around me. My life experiences whether traumatic or joyful shaped me into who I am today.

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I am riya.With the world so vast and diverse I come from yet another diverse place in Kerala.Its a small village in Ernakulam district of kerala.a quiet and peaceful place just to call home town.My family is the most intimate and whelmed emotion for me. It consist of my dad, mom and my brother.Being a hosteller home is what I miss the most. To talk about me i am an extrovert with a heart and mind filled with the dream to become a theatrical actor. I love to express my words and thoughts in the form of acting.

Simply Riya :)

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Hello everyone, I am Riya, my culture has shaped me into the person I am today. In our country, we give so much importance to family relationship. In our day to day  life family plays an important role in taking decision in our career and life. We seek the opinion of our elders before taking a decision. We have our own traditions and practices that influence and mould us to the person who we are today. Even though there are many languages and cultures in our country, people are united by its diversity. Language is not a barrier between people in our country. We care about each other  and live in harmony.I am so grateful that I was able to experience the diversity of  different culture. My family was always there to correct me and guide. In my culture family is the most important institution that shapes individual.

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Hi everyone (⁠ ⁠ꈍ⁠ᴗ⁠ꈍ⁠)
I am very happy to share my words with you 🥰
Basically am an introvert person...i don't communicate with people so fast....
my hobi is..... i like to watch series and like to sleep more and more...also i like to spend time with my family and with my 🐶.......

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Actually am from Tamil Nadu and my family and me settled in kerala.... Although both are states in the southern part of India, there are many differences between the two states in terms of their people, culture, history, places of interest, tradition, advancements in the fields of science and technology...but the two states languages are similar therefore we can understand the language so easily....

when I am newly to Kerala Tamilnadu culture and Kerala culture are mixed in my mind. But I liked the kerala food 🤑....

Whenever I go trip with my family I see many  many Rubber, Coconut, Coffee, Cardamom and Tea farming...
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Kerala festival is awesome!! I really like Onam because
It is celebrated with joy and enthusiasm all over the state by Malayalees regardless of religion, caste....

You can also enjoy many things in kerala if u come.... 😊 (⁠｡⁠•̀⁠ᴗ⁠-⁠)⁠✧
Have a good day
keep smiling all day and cheer up everyone around you.. (⁠ ⁠◜⁠‿⁠◝⁠ ⁠)⁠♡

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Hey guys! My Name is Gloire. I am originally from Congo, Brazzaville located in Africa. My family and I moved to Dayton, Ohio 13 years ago. cultural elements have shaped who I am. The African culture that my parents installed in me has made me who am I today. Being in the US is a plus. After all, I was given an opportunity
that others only dream about so I try to make the best out of every day because I am truly blessed. My favorite quote is "work hard, play hard. Your success in life will speak volumes for what you did with your spare time.

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Cultural elements have helped shape me in more ways than one. I come from a big family with my moms side being German and Italian and my dads side being Italian. I'm so excited to be able to learn new things in this project and be able to connect with other people. Value is very important in my family and we believe that everything should be valued big or small. Everything in life is worth something and it is up to you to be able to value it.

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Madison Maurer- Introduction post for COIL

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Madison Maurer- Introduction post for COIL

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My name is Madison Maurer but I usually go by Maddie. Growing up in the US has showed me so many cultures differences especially since I’ve went to many different public schools where I’ve met many people who have different cultural backgrounds than myself. I personally am from a German and Italian background but I’ve only ever lived in the US. My grandpa and grandma, moved to the US when he was 16 and she was 15 from Germany during World War 2. I am very grateful for all of the stories they have told me throughout my life about how things are so much different here than they were in Germany at that time. I am also thankful for all the delicious food that my grandparents used to make when I was younger. My favorite would especially be when my grandma would make Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte which is basically a chocolate fudge sponge cake with jam filling and cream. I also am partially bilingual in English, German, Italian so I’m appreciative of all of the languages I’ve been gratefully exposed to. I’m excited to meet all of you and learn more about other cultures and customs than what I’m used to!

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Cultural elements have been a huge influence on my life since I was a little kid. I believe that being exposed to these cultural elements has shaped me into the person I am today because being exposed to this has shown me that their are other opinions and beliefs than just mine and we have to be open to them and respect them. Having this mindset has allowed me to love and respect all elements of culture. It has also allowed me to have a new appreciation for other cultured than just mine.

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Hey everyone, I'm Shakila. I'm excited to approve my writing with this class because I usually have what I want to say thought out but I don't always have what I want to say come out properly. I enjoy reading and currently, I'm reading Finding Me by Viola Davis which is a good book so far if anyone wants to read it. I also enjoy traveling and learning about different cultures and new things. I enjoy being with my friends and family. Being African American my culture can sometimes be closed-minded to different lifestyles or beliefs. So I try to keep an open mind to different beliefs and cultures and learn about them. So by doing this, if I meet someone different from me and we become comfortable with each other, I try to ask about their beliefs and their points of view on life. I respect my family's outlook on life but have different views than most of my family.

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Hello, I am very excited to be doing a project of this sort. This class will be very exciting to learn new things and meeting new people from different locations. I was born and raised in the United States never really had the luxury of traveling around as a kid. Growing up my mother was a workaholic and never really had time to spend with us, she worked 12 hours 7 days a week. I admired her work ethic but she never balanced out work life and family time. That caused me to go into depression, so I started to read books about how can I accomplish my goals and still have time for myself, family and friends. I became a huge fan of Steve Harvey because he was giving me the advice that I needed. Once I had gotten older and had a family of my own I made sure I didn’t make the same mistake my mother did far as the work life balance. My biggest value now that I have a family of my own is work life balance because I never want my kids to feel alone.

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Hey everyone! I am so happy to be a part of this class and is excited to communicate with all of you. Being a keralite, I lived all of my life here with my family. In here we usually give so much importance to family values, community cultures etc. Even when it comes to a very personal decision like about our career we include our families in it. We usually take opinions from our elder ones even though the final decision is ours to make. Our country is so diverse and is rich in culture and traditions. That is why the phrase 'unity in diversity' is relevant here. This exposure to different cultures in my hometown itself has moulded me to become who I am today. So, as I became older I understood that it is important to give respect to each and every culture. But the foremost thing is that we have to accept and love the people how they are. Community living was so much prevalent here in the older generations but now we give preference to individualism as well. We live our lives the way we want doing things that make us happy. This generation has made us understood that it is we who should take the control of our lives rather than living according to the norms of the patriarchal society.

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Heyyy everyone.....
I'm really curious to communicate with all of you... I like to listen other's more than talking to them... Because of this some may think I'm an introvert but I'm not😅😅.I'm a people person at the same time i like to be alone.I like journalizing,reading books, travelling and watching series especially crime thrillers.I'm also a family person i love to spent time with my family.I can say that my family is my greatest support system. I always love to be myself,rather than pretending like someone else,i consider it as my biggest quality.Everyone is unique,and phenomenal.When it comes to speaking about culture there is a collection of unique cultures, languages, cuisines, dance forms, music etc...though I'm born and brought here i haven't experienced much of them and I'm trying to seek more now.Its really interesting to know and understand  different people, their cultures,lifestyles etc.Looking forward to experience more of them.Help others, be kind, be yourself and do things which make you happy,Have a nice day☺️

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Hello everyone,  I am excited to be a part of this class. I always loved to learn about new places and their cultures and languages. I was born and grew up in different places, so I was able to experience different cultures. As part of my dad's job, I traveled to different places and was able to experience different cultures. Travelling from one place to another the way of living and their culture differs from other.  Being apart from my family and living in a new place has always made me wonder how people and their lifestyles differ even within the same country. One of the factors other than culture that shapes us is our family. Regarding small things, we always seek the opinion of my family and our elders. Our parents shape us into productive individuals. Our traditions and religious beliefs also play a major role in making our decision. When it comes to culture, we have diverse cultures and traditions within our culture. Each place has its own art forms, languages, and cuisines. As I have been exposed to different cultures, I am a multi-cultural person. Moreover, it is our differences rather than our similarities that make us unique. Strength lies in differences, not in similarities. I always loved to know more about the U.S., which is one of my dream destinations. I would love to know more about its people and cultures. I am looking forward to experiencing its beauty.

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Although I am Indian by nationality or citizenship, by residency, my first seventeen years were in Oman, an Arab country in the Middle East of Asia. When asked which place on Earth is home, it would be Oman; this might be due to living there without shifts of dwelling and schools so much. My visits to my home country India, to Kerala, an Indian state, were only during the school summer holidays. These home visits to see our relatives, close and distant, are described as 'an escape from the hot weather in Oman' by my family of four. As kids, my sibling and I thought Kerala was a holiday destination, not our home place. Little did we know then, we got to leave Muscat, the capital of Oman, as we'll be 'residents' and not 'citizens', depending on several conditions such as visa, occupation, and the like.
Reading anything I can get my hands on and the languages I can decipher is the easiest and most economical way to travel through various cultures of different world countries from where I live. Even if Indian societies are termed 'collectivistic', due to which we tend to stick to our customs and not so much of the outer world, we are made to expose ourselves to world happenings to enrich ourselves. In that process, many of us learn details about several countries, academically or as general knowledge, and ways of entertainment from foreigners. Speaking of culture, I have realised I have not indulged in a particular culture wholly. Nevertheless, I am who I am today, with pieces of different ways of life from across the globe. Maybe this is because I want to be open to new experiences that can aid my learning journey.

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My name is Jaden Blanton, and I am pleased to be communicating with you all! Being born in the United States has granted my family many things. My grandmother was from Korea, and being in the U.S. helped her be able to run her own store. This allowed our family to be well known in our community. Even still, it's rare that I don't find people who know me because of my families' store. At a young age being raised in a convenience store, I heard many accents. I was able to learn just how vast and diverse humans could be at a young age from hearing good English, to English slang, to broken English. I would like to conclude by saying that America is a huge melting pot of diverse people who all grew up in different situations, all follow different ideals, and will end up being nothing like each other when we are done.

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Hello! My name is Natalee, but I normally go by Nat. Though I didn't grow up with family close by, the family I do have near me has always been big on family traditions and values. Along side these traditions were strong, courageous women always determined to have a better life for themselves and their children. With these role models in my life, it shaped me to always thrive and be my best self. Though I feel the US has a long way to go till we are all fully equal, I am thankful to live in a place with so much room for opportunity and individualism.

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Coming from a big family we have many traditions and learned to value everything we have in life. With that being said my whole life I have been taught to do what makes me happy, and to work hard for what I believe. I work hard and still do things that makes me happy knowing i am surrounded by people that support me. America is very diverse and promotes individualism and you can do any you want to and be whoever you want to be.

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Hello everyone! I am very excited to be sharing this experience with you all! Growing up I have always been surrounded by individuals that work extremely hard to reach their goals. That has always been such an inspiration for me to do the same. I think working hard is a great value, but rest days are just important! I believe the USA is diverse in many ways and that allows room for self discovery. I was raised understanding the value of family, and having a range of family traditions.

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Cultural elements like American values have shaped me into who I am. For example America promotes individualism and that is important to me. I act like myself and am accepted for who I am because diversity is special and important. It's important to always be yourself and contribute to diversity and individualism. Another value in our culture that is important to me is hard work/ and consistency. These things have shown me I can do a little of things I want to accomplish for my life. Only I can achieve these things for myself.

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My name is Annette Spence, I am thrilled to be a part of this learning tool with all of you. I've always wanted to travel and be part of different cultures, and now I can learn some of that through this program, very exciting.
I am of senior age, with a passion for learning, and a desire to own my own catering business. I love reading, and I journal as well. This class will teach me so many new things, in both areas, and the enjoyment of meeting new people.

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Before you begin, please watch this short video on COIL:

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Before you begin, please watch this short video on COIL:

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Once you have finished the video, move to the Introductory Post. You can add a new post by clicking on the plus sign icon in the lower right hand corner, type, and publish.

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- A collaboration between schools designed to gain an understanding of culture, ourselves, and the world through the exploration of literature
- 6 weeks in total - using discussions, writing prompts, and Gabriel Garcia Marquez's piece. Please add name to all discussions, posts, and writing prompts to ensure credit for participation
- Grading will be given by each faculty member to her students
- This Padlet forum will be our communication platform for the duration of the project

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Introductory Post: Share how cultural elements have helped shape the person you are. Use one or more of the following elements in your post - Values, Norms, Rituals, Artifacts, Language, Symbols - feel free to post more than once, add pictures, quotes, song lyrics, etc. to express your connections to culture and culture's connection to you. We look forward to learning more about you, and hope you look forward to learning more about each other. 

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Introductory Post: Share how cultural elements have helped shape the person you are. Use one or more of the following elements in your post - Values, Norms, Rituals, Artifacts, Language, Symbols - feel free to post more than once, add pictures, quotes, song lyrics, etc. to express your connections to culture and culture's connection to you. We look forward to learning more about you, and hope you look forward to learning more about each other. 

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- Dr. Dona Sam and Professor Kirsten Goeller

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      "A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez

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      "A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez

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Audio of story:  https://youtu.be/sAkOYZU0rCU