con·ta·gion
kənˈtājən/
noun
the communication of disease from one person to another by close contact.
"the rooms held no risk of contagion"
a disease spread by the close contact of one person to another.
plural noun: contagions
synonyms:disease, infection, illness, plague, blight; More
the spreading of a harmful idea or practice.
"the contagion of disgrace"
This is one of many words I've needed to look up over the past month of school. I've also been confounded by structuralism, theodicy, otiose....
I have a running list as long as a page in my notebook.
I gave a presentation in my class yesterday and found out at the end that I'd mispronounced hegemony which was the main point I was making.
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As overwhelming as it's been (and I've certainly spent the last two months trying to keep my head above water), I love it. I love the challenge of learning new things, contemplating new ideas, meeting people who think differently than me. I love books and papers and walking through a campus in the fall.
I love teaching a class (I have a *mini* teaching assignment each Monday), buying books, and spending all my free time studying. I'm already inspired to get my PhD.
...we'll keep you posted.
xo.