my very first class of EDU 3234

"Readings and Project work for teaching literature in ESL contexts"..from the name itself, this course seem to be difficult and involves lots of work. With this kind of impression, I entered the course's first lecture with worries and anxious..The most dreading part of the lecture was during the discussion on what we were supposed to do for the assignments.
What is position paper??? For our first assignment, we were supposed to write a position paper on a topic based on a literary text or writer. It was until Dr. Edwin explained on the procedures and requirements needed, that I began to see the picture of it..believe me, it is not easy as it required us to have a great understanding of a literary text and then come out with a stand or thesis statement as well as supporting details. For me, it was easy to read literary texts and enjoy the stories. However, to take a stand based on the text was very much different and challenging.
Haih..besides the position paper, there was another difficult paper that we need to do for this course in order to gain 40%..the paper is research paper. Again, we need to get a topic for our research paper and the research was either on a writer or on any literary texts. Fortunately, we will get help from a supervisor...I'm seriously keeping my fingers cross so that I will be able to get a helpful supervisor that I will be able to click and learn from.
Again, regardless how difficult the assignments are, I won't be able to change it..all I can do is try my best because I really need to get a good gred for this course..Praying for lots and lots of luck!..