Wow. I’ve truly learned so much from this class that I don’t know where to start with this blog post. Thank you all for being a part of this educational journey, which has felt way too short! Learning about mermaids and how they have been transformed throughout the years from different cultures have been deeply insightful. By learning more about mermaids, I’ve learned more about humans and our relationship to the environment. It has shifted my perspective on the Ocean (emphasis on the capital O) and how we were never apart from it. Mermaids which are often painted as frivolous shallow girly fantasy exists outside those constructs of the patriarchy as symbols of queer expression, female freedom, immigration, and so much more.
I’ll be missing this class dearly. The intellectual conversations and deep dives have bettered me as a student, and has challenged me to be a better writer.
Super smart, as always, Salinas. I am glad that you realize that our deep dive into mermaids has been a deep dive into the human and the humanities. Thank you for always showing up ready to ask smart questions and respond generously and collaboratively. You have been a wonderful anchor for our learning conversations this entire semester… and I hope to have you in another class soon!
Hi Salinas! I’ve loved hearing all of your input from this semester and your wonderul ideas regaring humans and our enviorment! You always provide such insightful comments and I have loved getting to hear your interpretations of our material! Great job!