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Kelly Rodriguez

There Must Be Some Misunderstanding: Why Language Barriers Are Good For You

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Photos by Kelly RodriguezOne of my favorite things about walking around in Shanghai is being surrounded by spoken and written Chinese. Now having studied in China for three semesters, I have become fairly familiar with the language. No longer do I hear locals speak and not understand one word. However, “ting bu dong” — the equivalent of "I did not understand … [Read more...] about There Must Be Some Misunderstanding: Why Language Barriers Are Good For You

Shanghai Calling

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If I’m continuing the trend of setting an appropriately re-worked song title for my experiences in Shanghai, then this week is called “Shanghai Calling,” a tribute to The Clash’s “London Calling.”I didn't pick up the Shanghai call so easily though. I struggled to hear the call, although I should have heard it from the start. I grew up in … [Read more...] about Shanghai Calling

Back in the P.R.C.

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Photos by Kelly RodriguezOne of my recent favorite things is replacing every song’s mention of New York love with Shanghai. Needless to say, I’ve been singing my rendition of Taylor Swift’s “Welcome to New York” everywhere since I developed a love for Shanghai, since spending the summer at this "New York on steroids" for Pepperdine's summer … [Read more...] about Back in the P.R.C.

Pepperdine Receives $22,000 Grant for New First-year Seminar

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Editors note: due to a procedural error, this story was written on March 26, 2015 but not published until recently. We apologize for any confusion. Photo by Maria PradaPepperdine received a $21,997 grant Tuesday to fund a new first-year seminar course. Assistant Professor of Art History Kristen Chiem submitted the grant proposal and will be teaching the class. This art history … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Receives $22,000 Grant for New First-year Seminar

Seaver Should Expand Non-Western Knowledge in Curriculum

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Art by Peau PorotesanoAcross American universities, professors and administrators struggle with the balance of curriculum between Western and non-Western thought. Recently, many GEs and major classes in the humanities have shifted to focus on thinkers and artists outside the framework of Europe and the United States Though noble, Seaver’s attempt to incorporate … [Read more...] about Seaver Should Expand Non-Western Knowledge in Curriculum