Understanding "Plato's Republic" with HNS (JHNS2) Peer Tutor Khensa Musaddequr Rahman
- SASS
- Sep 16, 2020
- 2 min read
In this article, the Board of SASS interviews Human Nature and Society (JHNS2) peer tutor Khensa Musaddequr Rahman. We hope that this article will help current and future Human Nature and Society (JHNS2) students in their academic journey!
What did you enjoy about Human Nature and Society (JHNS2)?
I loved the interesting, thought provoking, and entertaining in class discussions we had in JHNS2. I also was so grateful to have wonderful classmates, and an amazing teacher Dr. Hicks!
What challenged you the most in Human Nature and Society (JHNS2)? How did you overcome those challenges?
I’d say I was most challenged by the Pinker readings/short assignments, as well as certain papers. I overcame these challenges by working with Peer Tutors, going to Office Hours, and re-reading the texts.
What tips do you have that could be useful to students taking Human Nature and Society (JHNS2)?
Going to Office Hours, and working with Peer Tutors if you’re confused on the material or need help with papers. Even if you can’t make your instructor’s set Office Hour times, I highly suggest emailing them to set up a floating Office Hour.
About how much time did you spend a week working on assignments and preparing for discussion sessions in Human Nature and Society (JHNS2)?
Some short assignments are harder than others, but on average I’d say I spent 1-2 hours on them. Same with readings, some are more difficult/harder than others, but on average I spent 45 min to 1 hour.
What did the typical week in Human Nature and Society (JHNS2) look like?
Typically, you have two readings per week. One reading will be due before the first class, the second will be due before the second class. You also may have a lecture to watch in replacement of a reading, or along with a reading. In addition, you most likely have a short assignment due by the end of the week.
What was your favorite topic covered in Human Nature and Society (JHNS2)?
I personally really enjoyed the Story of Gyges in Plato’s Republic, and Frankfurt.
Do you have any resources (i.e. study tips, useful websites) to share with students who want to take the course?
Once again, I’ll say going to Office Hours and the Writing and Tutoring Center. I also think study sessions with classmates are good, as long as everyone is collaborating.
Khensa Musaddequr Rahman is a peer tutor for Human Nature and Society and can be found on the Writing and Tutoring Center.
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