Christopher DI assume that most students take a course for its content and to get a good grade and not to be influenced by the political views of a prof.But there are some variables to be considered.In the days when students would come to a profs office for further elucidaton of classroom topics,the student would probably assess a prof's political orientation based on posters in the prof's office.Lets face it-if a prof has a portrait of Che Guevara or Cesar Chavez on his/her office walls,this may initiate an enlightening conversation piece. This could also happen if the prof wears a John McCain/Palin button. In the days when profs were visible in social activism,chances are that college students were also among the activities.There were more obvious interactive and direct influences in the 60s than now. The days of profs being public intellectuals are gradually decreasing,except in my case where I do not see any significant difference to talking to a wino on skid row and a student.
Michael Sylvester,PhD Daytona Beach,Florida --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly ([EMAIL PROTECTED])
