When the concept of two cultures between literature and scientists was brought to me, I realized I have felt the direct impacts of the dichotomy when I got to college. Within the lecture videos, and CP Snow’s reading, I interpreted Snows’ piece as to say his perspective on the issue popularizes the idea of two cultures, between literary intellectuals and natural scientists, and that schools and universities, how we educate our students is a part of the problem. (Snow, C.P. 'The Two cultures and the Scientific Revolution’).The most overt deployment of the two cultures is the geographic division of UCLA. The division of North campus for humanities or literary majors and south campus for hard science majors, and the stigma’s behind each major, such as that south campus students are sad or upset because of their work and North campus is easy. Coming to UCLA is an accomplishment within itself, but choosing a major is a complex task. I have a passion for reading and writing, and consequently, I felt inferior to the science majors at the school. My immediate feelings are also addressed in this week’s readings, and videos as a direct result of how schools educate students of this split in passions.
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| The darker bear represents north campus (arts and humanities), being artsy and happy. At the same time the bear at the bottom represents south campus, as you can see his chart and science supplies, and an angry look on his face. |
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| This is what comes to my mind when I think of a scientist |
As a student, this week’s introduction of the theory convinced me to do what makes me happy and not worry about the stigmas attached to non-science majors. And I will not continuously shut myself from the sciences. I also have to realize being a literary scholar is still a task and I work hard as well and both should be respected.
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| My current feelings about the first week about Spring quarter. |
Sources:
http://silverwing1310.deviantart.com/art/North-vs-South-Campus-UCLA-199654234
Snow, C. P. “Two Cultures and the Scientific Revolution.” Reading. 1959. New York: Cambridge UP, 1961. Print.
http://villains.wikia.com/wiki/Mad_Scientist
Snow, C.P. The Two Cultures: And a Second Look. N.p.: n.p., 1963. Print
http://www.collegeremedies.com/comedypics-school-got-me-like-httpt-cod9pore7hao/
I really can relate to the concept of "superiority-inferiority" when it comes to the arts and sciences. It seems as though sciences are more valued as a field because much is required to major in any of the science fields and it seems as if science degrees are also more prized in the workfield. This lends to the idea of why I would guess that many north campus major often feel inferior to their south campus peers, which is so unfortunate because each of equally as important.
ReplyDeleteI really can relate to the concept of "superiority-inferiority" when it comes to the arts and sciences. It seems as though sciences are more valued as a field because much is required to major in any of the science fields and it seems as if science degrees are also more prized in the workfield. This lends to the idea of why I would guess that many north campus major often feel inferior to their south campus peers, which is so unfortunate because each of equally as important.
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