Lessons Learned From My English Class

English is an interesting subject and what is more interesting is how one can learn more about oneself in the process of absorbing new material. Writing allows for one to experience different aspects about the mind regarding how one analyzes a story or provides an opinion and supports it with evidence. I have completed essays in other classes but English 1302 has provided me with the tools necessary to complete a more critical and tactically written essay. I have also learned my preferred writing style and what I enjoy most about the subject of English.

First of all, I learned that I am observant. During the semester the class was tasked with completing an individual assignment. I learned through this assignment that I am able to make a detailed report on what archetype someone is and the colors that represent them. I studied my Sergeant every day until the assignment was due and to my surprise, I discovered that I was quite good at observing his actions and remembering the statements that he makes. I find myself to be doing this with others as well and I do it more often now.

Secondly, I learned that I really enjoy research. Research topics seem to be the most interesting type of essay to write. I am more science driven and it makes sense since I really enjoy statistics and evidence that attempts to prove a theory correct. By taking this course, I was driven deeper into the fascination of completing research papers. I was able to hone in on my skills as a researcher and was given the opportunity to test some of my newly acquired knowledge on writing a more complete research paper. I believe that in future courses, research papers will be my preferred method of conveying information.

Finally, this semester has taught me a lot of new skills including being assigned to write a literary analysis and how to do it effectively. By analyzing “The Masque of the Red Death”, in accordance with learning different archetypes, I learned my character type as well. I have applied the techniques used in this process to myself. Through careful analysis of myself I have come to the conclusion that I am on a quest for identity and I am on the journey in search of knowledge. I have always had a passion for science, the natural order of things, and what purpose that I, along with humanity, has within the universe. The color yellow which represents enlightenment and the number four which represents nature most closely resemble me as a person as I strive to learn more about the world we live in.

Overall, the most valuable lesson that I learned about myself taking English 1302 this semester is that I am a much more effective writer than previously thought. I can progress in my college career with certainty having a more stable foundation in writing and more knowledge on different writing techniques. I have much more of an appreciation for English in general considering how much I have improved my writing skills and how I have found that I enjoy research more than anything. The multiple things that I learned about myself in this class will almost certainly assist me in the future, not only in college, but my future professional career as well.