Documented Origins of Political CorrectnessWritten by Rob Smith
The first published use of term political correctness was in 1912 in Chapter 1 of Senator Robert LaFollette's Autobiography . Speaking of his education at University of Wisconsin, he says "In those days we did not so much get correct political and economic views, for there was then little teaching of sociology or political economy worthy name".Sen. La Follette of Wisconsin later ran for President in 1924 on Progressive Party platform. The University of Wisconsin Madison campus has often been cited as birthplace of political correctness. Donna Shalala, former Clinton Secretary of Health & Human Services and University of Wisconsin Chancellor has been called founder of political correctness. Here is an extended excerpt of passage: It is difficult, indeed, to overestimate part which university has played in Wisconsin revolution. For myself, I owe what I am and what I have done largely to inspiration I received while there. It was not so much actual courses of study which I pursued; it was rather spirit of institution--a high spirit of earnest endeavor, a spirit of fresh interest in new things, and beyond all else a sense that somehow state and university were intimately related, and that they should be of mutual service.The guiding spirit of my time, and man to whom Wisconsin owes a debt greater than it can ever pay, was its President, John Bascom.
| | Violin Study Methods For Beginning ViolinistsWritten by Leah Megiel
What is best study method for your student violinist?This article will provide you with information regarding two most popular methods of violin study—the Suzuki study method and traditional study method. I will hare my experience, as a parent — not as a music teacher. My hope is that you will find this information valuable in helping you determine which method of study — Suzuki or traditional— would best fit your needs. The following is a brief outline of both study methods. Suzuki violin method overview: • Suzuki is very much a parental “hands-on” method of violin study. Parents must attend individual lessons so they will be able to help their child with practicing at home. This provides an invaluable tool for child as well as a great chance for interaction in a fun and exciting journey for parent and child. The advantage of parental involvement cannot be emphasized enough. • Formal education may start as early as two or three. It is also effective for students of any age. • Emphasis is in watching and listening. Music is memorized by ear through repeatedly play recordings in home. Listening to recordings helps student to internalize details of music such as dynamics, pitch and tone. • Formal reading of music is not taught until basic skills have been mastered technically. • In addition to individual lessons, group lessons are required with Suzuki. The purpose of working in a group is to give younger students opportunity to observe others who are playing at a higher level. This is not a competitive arena and as a parent, you should be observing group class. This is meant to be a positive and encouraging atmosphere. Traditional violin method overview: • Parental involvement usually not encouraged. • Formal education usually begins between ages of six and 10. Many traditional violin teachers are unwilling to take on a student younger than six. • Beginning students do not listen to recordings of pieces before they start to learn them. This is to develop sight reading skills. • Individual lessons are all that is required. There are no group lessons and little to no interaction with peers.
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