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Government schools are begging for more money, to educate our children.
How does Cal Berkeley spend your money and tuition money?
"Now "Mad Men" is captivating a small UC Berkeley class, whose students this semester are deconstructing the thematic, symbolic and historically rich television series as part of a two-unit, pass-fail English class.
Yes, they are getting credit for watching clips of Don Draper seduce women in the bedroom and boardroom, discussing the social-climbing Campbells and marveling at just how much scotch is consumed in an afternoon pitch meeting.
But this isn't a class where the students sit gazing at the feminine charms of Joan Holloway Harris or laughing about Roger Sterling overdoing it at lunch.
This is "Mad Men." And this is serious business."
Teaching that a fictional TV show is as important as a science or history class.
Looks to me like the UC system has more than enough money--no need for more tax dollars or higher tuition.
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How does Cal Berkeley spend your money and tuition money?
"Now "Mad Men" is captivating a small UC Berkeley class, whose students this semester are deconstructing the thematic, symbolic and historically rich television series as part of a two-unit, pass-fail English class.
Yes, they are getting credit for watching clips of Don Draper seduce women in the bedroom and boardroom, discussing the social-climbing Campbells and marveling at just how much scotch is consumed in an afternoon pitch meeting.
But this isn't a class where the students sit gazing at the feminine charms of Joan Holloway Harris or laughing about Roger Sterling overdoing it at lunch.
This is "Mad Men." And this is serious business."
Teaching that a fictional TV show is as important as a science or history class.
Looks to me like the UC system has more than enough money--no need for more tax dollars or higher tuition.
More...