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Extra Credit Mentz Questions

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  1. What other oceanic studies were there before the rise of blue humanities?
  2. How much does the study of the ocean in blue humanities include life in the ocean and how they interact with it?
  3. How are places such as aquariums and Sea World viewed from a blue humanities perspective?
  4. What are some consequences that may arise if we were to ignore blue humanities?
  5. Can a similar approach to the ocean in blue humanities be applied to other frontiers, such as the desert?

Extra Credit Questions For Mentz!

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I can’t wait to ask these questions in class! Maybe these will spark more questions people might have in the room!

  1. What other words/phrases would you say or use to describe blue humanities?
  2. As we see our world changing due to climate change, how can we relate this back to blue humanities and what can we do oursleves to educate people on what is happening in our world?
  3. Is there an art peice or anything that you would show to others to inspire them to learn more on blue humanities?
  4. Are there other poems that you would point to that you also enjoyed that are about the ocean besides Dickinson or Whitman’s?
  5. Where did your love of the ocean stem from to then bring you to study and write on this subject matter?

Extra Credit Questions for Mentz

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How do you see oceanic language shaping our understanding of human relationships with the sea?

In what ways does “Blue Humanities” challenge dominant historical/cultural narratives about exploration and colonization?

What role do you think storytelling plays in helping people connect emotionally and ethically with the ocean?

EXTRA CREDIT: QUESTIONS FOR STEVE MENTZ

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While you may never read this post verbatim, Mr. Mentz, I thought that I might address you directly here. We were given an extra credit assignment for this class, instructed to create 5 questions that we might want to ask you for your visit next week. While I may not know much about the Blue Humanities, there is something inherently interesting about them, something alluring that makes me want to learn more. So, my questions are:

  1. If there was a single word in the English Lexicon that you could change from terracentric to aquacentric, which word would you choose and why?
  2. Was there a particular piece of media that inspired you to pursue the Blue Humanities?
  3. What is an essential piece of media to consume when beginning the journey to understanding Blue Humanities? This can be fiction or fact, but it should be something that a person needs to spend time analyzing.
  4. What is your definitive edition of Moby Dick?
  5. What piece of media has done sincere harm to the Blue Humanities? How should one engage with this piece of media?

Thank you for taking the time to visit our class and impart on us wisdom regarding the Blue Humanities! I look forward to Tuesday, though I will have to miss the larger event due to a conflict in my schedule.