List the things you consider markers of what is “Bahamian”. Go on. Put the newspaper right down, take up a notepad, and write down ten things.
Done?
OK. Now count and see how many of those things have anything to do with the mind.
Let’s see. Chances are you included Junkanoo, rake-n-scrape, conch, peas-n-rice, sun-sand-n-sea, Christianity, the way we talk, maybe Androsia.
Chances are that you didn’t include anything that demands much in the way of thought.
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what does nicolette bethel mean when she said our approach to education is mercenary.
Why does Bianca Rolle want to know?
What inspired you (Nicolette Bethel) to write this essay?
Teaching college students and working for the Bahamian government.
Nicolette, was this column published in the _Guardian_ on Monday Dec 1, 2003 or did you post it later. I tried checking the Guardian’s online archives but, alas, it’s not working properly–again! I’ve cited your comments on profs who spend their best hours teaching basic skills to college students for an article I’m writing on theological education and want to make sure I get the citation correct. Thanks!
Yes, the dates I’ve got attached to these articles are as close as possible to the dates they appeared in the Guardian. There may be some errors, as sometimes they didn’t appear when I expected them to, but in 2003 all the dates should be correct. This would have run on Monday December 1, 2003, yes.
Thanks! This is very helpful.
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