American University student government demands 'trigger warnings' be added to every class syllabus

[Anonymous]

www.fox5dc.com/news/209955800-story


WASHINGTON - The student government at American University is demanding mandatory 'trigger warnings' at the top of every class syllabus.

The warnings would essentially alert students to the possibility of controversial or upsetting material being discussed.

[Anonymous]

I am a college professor and this would be really tough to adhere to.

I have a few classes that are almost entirely student-directed projects (for which I direct them through their work/methodology/concept/research) - if one of them wants to focus on abortion as opposed to something more vanilla, then they can damn well do that. So what does the trigger warning read: "There might be some things addressed here that are upsetting to some of you?" That's life. That's college. That's what you signed up for. I'm willing to mediate any inappropriate provocations or conduct, but this is just silly.

[Anonymous]

They're going to American. They will need a trigger warning to let them know that their degrees are worthless overpriced pieces of paper.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:They're going to American. They will need a trigger warning to let them know that their degrees are worthless overpriced pieces of paper.

HAHAHAHAHA quote of the day.
Thanks for the laugh.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:They're going to American. They will need a trigger warning to let them know that their degrees are worthless overpriced pieces of paper.

HAHAHAHAHA quote of the day.
Thanks for the laugh.

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[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am a college professor and this would be really tough to adhere to.

I have a few classes that are almost entirely student-directed projects (for which I direct them through their work/methodology/concept/research) - if one of them wants to focus on abortion as opposed to something more vanilla, then they can damn well do that. So what does the trigger warning read: "There might be some things addressed here that are upsetting to some of you?" That's life. That's college. That's what you signed up for. I'm willing to mediate any inappropriate provocations or conduct, but this is just silly.

There is no way I would sit in your class or anybody else's and be called the N-word. I wouldn't tolerate it. It's not up for discussion. It's not what I signed up for. It's not what I pay for. There is no mediation nor am I leaving the room.

And as far as your opinion that "they can damn well do that", I don't think so, not to my face for the gratification of someone's definition of free speech. I don’t need a safe space, and I'm not putting up with nonsense either.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am a college professor and this would be really tough to adhere to.

I have a few classes that are almost entirely student-directed projects (for which I direct them through their work/methodology/concept/research) - if one of them wants to focus on abortion as opposed to something more vanilla, then they can damn well do that. So what does the trigger warning read: "There might be some things addressed here that are upsetting to some of you?" That's life. That's college. That's what you signed up for. I'm willing to mediate any inappropriate provocations or conduct[i], but this is just silly.

There is no way I would sit in your class or anybody else's and be called the N-word. I wouldn't tolerate it. It's not up for discussion. It's not what I signed up for. It's not what I pay for. There is no mediation nor am I leaving the room.

And as far as your opinion that "they can damn well do that", I don't think so, not to my face for the gratification of someone's definition of free speech. I don’t need a safe space, and I'm not putting up with nonsense either.

I think you may have not read my post thoroughly. Because I agree with you, as most sane people would, and as you will see when you re-read the bold text.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am a college professor and this would be really tough to adhere to.

I have a few classes that are almost entirely student-directed projects (for which I direct them through their work/methodology/concept/research) - if one of them wants to focus on abortion as opposed to something more vanilla, then they can damn well do that. So what does the trigger warning read: "There might be some things addressed here that are upsetting to some of you?" That's life. That's college. That's what you signed up for. I'm willing to mediate any inappropriate provocations or conduct, but this is just silly.

There is no way I would sit in your class or anybody else's and be called the N-word. I wouldn't tolerate it. It's not up for discussion. It's not what I signed up for. It's not what I pay for. There is no mediation nor am I leaving the room.

And as far as your opinion that "they can damn well do that", I don't think so, not to my face for the gratification of someone's definition of free speech. I don’t need a safe space, and I'm not putting up with nonsense either.

Where did you get that from this person's post?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am a college professor and this would be really tough to adhere to.

I have a few classes that are almost entirely student-directed projects (for which I direct them through their work/methodology/concept/research) - if one of them wants to focus on abortion as opposed to something more vanilla, then they can damn well do that. So what does the trigger warning read: "There might be some things addressed here that are upsetting to some of you?" That's life. That's college. That's what you signed up for. I'm willing to mediate any inappropriate provocations or conduct, but this is just silly.

There is no way I would sit in your class or anybody else's and be called the N-word. I wouldn't tolerate it. It's not up for discussion. It's not what I signed up for. It's not what I pay for. There is no mediation nor am I leaving the room.

And as far as your opinion that "they can damn well do that", I don't think so, not to my face for the gratification of someone's definition of free speech. I don’t need a safe space, and I'm not putting up with nonsense either.

Where did you get that from this person's post?

I'm giving an example based on the professor's comment 'that's life, that's college, that's what you signed up for.' There will always be those who will test the new found freedoms of free speech as indicated by UChicago. And that's fine. It is one thing to have intelligent heated political discussion. It's another thing to exercise vulgarity under the guise of free speech discussion.

Your reasonable question is indicative how people view experiences through different lenses and what they would deem reasonable for others but unreasonable for themselves. I appreciate your question.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am a college professor and this would be really tough to adhere to.

I have a few classes that are almost entirely student-directed projects (for which I direct them through their work/methodology/concept/research) - if one of them wants to focus on abortion as opposed to something more vanilla, then they can damn well do that. So what does the trigger warning read: "There might be some things addressed here that are upsetting to some of you?" That's life. That's college. That's what you signed up for. I'm willing to mediate any inappropriate provocations or conduct, but this is just silly.

There is no way I would sit in your class or anybody else's and be called the N-word. I wouldn't tolerate it. It's not up for discussion. It's not what I signed up for. It's not what I pay for. There is no mediation nor am I leaving the room.

And as far as your opinion that "they can damn well do that", I don't think so, not to my face for the gratification of someone's definition of free speech. I don’t need a safe space, and I'm not putting up with nonsense either.

Where did you get that from this person's post?

I'm giving an example based on the professor's comment 'that's life, that's college, that's what you signed up for.' There will always be those who will test the new found freedoms of free speech as indicated by UChicago. And that's fine. It is one thing to have intelligent heated political discussion. It's another thing to exercise vulgarity under the guise of free speech discussion.

Your reasonable question is indicative how people view experiences through different lenses and what they would deem reasonable for others but unreasonable for themselves. I appreciate your question.

No. You didn't read the whole post, which clearly made the same point that you then bashed the professor for not making. No one is excusing vulgarity under the guise of free speech. No one is insulting or threatening you. - The Professor

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am a college professor and this would be really tough to adhere to.

I have a few classes that are almost entirely student-directed projects (for which I direct them through their work/methodology/concept/research) - if one of them wants to focus on abortion as opposed to something more vanilla, then they can damn well do that. So what does the trigger warning read: "There might be some things addressed here that are upsetting to some of you?" That's life. That's college. That's what you signed up for. I'm willing to mediate any inappropriate provocations or conduct, but this is just silly.

There is no way I would sit in your class or anybody else's and be called the N-word. I wouldn't tolerate it. It's not up for discussion. It's not what I signed up for. It's not what I pay for. There is no mediation nor am I leaving the room.

And as far as your opinion that "they can damn well do that", I don't think so, not to my face for the gratification of someone's definition of free speech. I don’t need a safe space, and I'm not putting up with nonsense either.

Critical thinking and reading not your strong suit? Skip that in college, did you?

[Anonymous]

This is the last thing that students at a third tier dumb-rich-kid school need. Wonk it up! How embarrassing to say you either went to or currently attend this place. It's one thing if Yale wants to putz around with speech issues. They are still Yale.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am a college professor and this would be really tough to adhere to.

I have a few classes that are almost entirely student-directed projects (for which I direct them through their work/methodology/concept/research) - if one of them wants to focus on abortion as opposed to something more vanilla, then they can damn well do that. So what does the trigger warning read: "There might be some things addressed here that are upsetting to some of you?" That's life. That's college. That's what you signed up for. I'm willing to mediate any inappropriate provocations or conduct, but this is just silly.

There is no way I would sit in your class or anybody else's and be called the N-word. I wouldn't tolerate it. It's not up for discussion. It's not what I signed up for. It's not what I pay for. There is no mediation nor am I leaving the room.

And as far as your opinion that "they can damn well do that", I don't think so, not to my face for the gratification of someone's definition of free speech. I don’t need a safe space, and I'm not putting up with nonsense either.

Critical thinking and reading not your strong suit? Skip that in college, did you?

Cheap taunts. Some children never grow up. Learn that in college, did you? You don't possess the intelligence to rattle me and stronger. I've seen and know your type. You're not worth it.