How it begins...(7)

Author: Clare Huang


I have been reading your emails. Concerning the rules. I also agree with Auknife and Adam that preparation is required before attending the talk as:
1) 望乎其上，取乎其中。
2) it shows respect to the speaker also.

I think we don't have to worry too much about the rule being too strict. Let's see how things turn out for the first few times. Helic is right that we should not assume anything before the meeting starts. If the majority find the rules too unbearable, they will be adjusted in order to sustain the meeting (naturally?).

By the way, I strongly wish to join the group because you guys eventually are willing to organise something REGULARLY and NOT TOO LATE AT NIGHT. XD I'd like to give talks also, but I suppose I'll be learning from you guys more than contributing. (Hopefully I have something new to share.)

I am now in Leipzig and have no books around. Shall I suggest my topic first and give primary and secondary reading materials later?

1. 說話的藝術 (This is motivated by a guy sharing his tutoring experience with me. Though seems you guys are more suitable to be the speakers, let me grab this chance.)
2. 探討極權主義──從《盛世：中國2013》、《Brave New World》與《1984》說起(Have not finished the last book yet. Give me some time)
3. 當代愛情小說 (Few excerpts from books will be selected for discussion. I'll decide that after I come back)

Adam suggests that we may talk about music and I'm interested. Shall we discuss after the holiday?

Sosad I have to go to school now. Please let me know if my topics are feasible.

Ah. Lastly, I'd wish the meeting to be weekly since bi-weekly meetings really die out easily. However, I am afraid I may not be able to attend every meeting. (bi-weekly<my capacity<weekly)

Thanks! I look forward to your emails.